Gold Roots Trail Series

  • Date Wed 10th June 2026
  • Time 5:30PM MDT
  • Location Idaho Springs, Colorado
  • Price $30.00 - $100.00
  • Races 5 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Gold Roots Trail Series on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026! Taking place in the breathtaking Virginia Canyon Mountain Park trails of Idaho Springs, CO, this grassroots running event invites you to step off the highway and discover the stunning scenery waiting just beyond the roadside.

The series kicks off with Race #1, featuring a thrilling 5-mile loop that begins at the base of the Argo Gondola. Participants will ascend the Rosa Gulch trail for 2.5 miles, connect to the Morningstar trail, and enjoy a scenic descent back down Virginia Canyon Road. Races #2, #3, and #4 will challenge runners with a 4-mile point-to-point trail run, which includes a rewarding 1250-foot climb into the mountains. After reaching the summit, indulge in a refreshing beer or soda before taking the gondola back down at your leisure.

Join us for a laid-back, community-driven event where your official time is simply when you cross the finish line. Check-in starts at 5:00 PM, with the race beginning at 5:30 PM. Embrace the spirit of adventure, enjoy the stunning views, and make lasting memories at the Gold

Organiser's Description

The Gold Roots Trail Series is a four-race, grassroots running event on the Virginia Canyon Mountain Park trails in Idaho Springs, CO. You've zipped down I-70 a hundred times on your way to the mountains, maybe stopped in Idaho Springs for gas and a snack, then kept going. Meanwhile, just off the highway, miles of world-class singletrack and big mountain views have been sitting right there, waiting to be explored. This is your invitation to see for yourself and explore Idaho Springs beyond the highway!

EVENT DETAILS:

Race #1 is a 5 mile loop starting at the base of the Argo Gondola, climbing 2.5 miles on the Rosa Gulch trail, linking to the Morningstar trail and descending down Virgina Canyon Road back to the Argo. Find the course map here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3386174321930453078

Race #2, #3 and #4 will be a 4-mile point-to-point trail run with a 1250' climb into the mountains of Idaho Springs. You run the climb, get your beer or soda at the top and then ride the gondola back down at your leisure. Find the course map here: HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/3485025156253730092 [https://www.strava.com/routes/3485025156253730092]

Gold Roots events are a laid back, community-built event, your official time will be our eyes on the clock when you cross the line.

SCHEDULE:

5:00 PM Check-in at the base of the Argo Gondola
5:30 PM Race start

THE FINISH:

Hang at the top, take in the views, then enjoy a cold beer (or soda) and a ride down on the Argo Gondola.

Races

  • Gold Roots - Race 1

    Incl. $2.64 Fee

    Wed 10th June 2026 (5:30PM MDT)

    $30.00

  • Gold Roots - Race 2

    Incl. $2.64 Fee

    Wed 8th July 2026 (5:30PM MDT)

    $30.00

  • Gold Roots - Race 3

    Incl. $2.64 Fee

    Wed 12th August 2026 (5:30PM MDT)

    $30.00

  • Gold Roots - Race 4

    Incl. $2.64 Fee

    Wed 9th September 2026 (5:30PM MDT)

    $30.00

  • 4 Race Bundle

    Incl. $6.60 Fee

    Wed 10th June 2026 (5:30PM MDT)

    $100.00

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Location

2350 Riverside Drive, Idaho Springs, 80452, CO, United States

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