The Grand Traverse
- Date Sun 28th March 2027 - Sun 5th September 2027
- Time 12:00AM MDT
- Location Crested Butte, Colorado
- Price $218.30 - $683.50
- Races 5 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at The Grand Traverse, taking place from Sunday, March 28, 2027, to Sunday, September 5, 2027, in the stunning landscapes of Crested Butte, Gunnison. This iconic event celebrates the spirit of competition and community, tracing its roots back to the historical mail routes of the 1880s that connected the vibrant mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen.
Participants can look forward to a thrilling lineup of races, including a challenging winter ski race, an exhilarating summer mountain run, and an exciting mountain bike race. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to the outdoor racing scene, The Grand Traverse promises to be an inspiring and exhilarating experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Elk Mountains. Join us for this remarkable celebration of endurance, camaraderie, and the great outdoors!
Participants can look forward to a thrilling lineup of races, including a challenging winter ski race, an exhilarating summer mountain run, and an exciting mountain bike race. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to the outdoor racing scene, The Grand Traverse promises to be an inspiring and exhilarating experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Elk Mountains. Join us for this remarkable celebration of endurance, camaraderie, and the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
The Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was conceived by Jan Runge in the 1990s. The races genesis was partially based on the historical mail routes that connected the Colorado mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen in the 1880s. It also drew inspiration from the Patrouille des Glaciers, a point-to-point ski race in Switzerland which Runge had become familiar with in the 80s. In 1998, with the help of the community, Runge sent a brave field of competitors from Crested Butte, over the Elk Mountains, to Aspen. It worked, and the Extraordinary Backcountry Ski Race was born. In 2012, event ownership was transferred to Crested Butte Nordic. The race is now a major fundraiser for the organization. In 2014 the Grand Traverse summer events were launched. Now the Grand Traverse features a winter ski race, a summer mountain run, and a mountain bike race.
Races
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Ski
Incl. $16.75 Fee & Grand Traverse Shirt
Sun 28th March 2027 (12:00AM MDT)
$331.75
OPENS 01 DECA backcountry ski race from Crested Butte to Aspen. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year. -
Run
Incl. $14.50 Fee
Sat 4th September 2027 (6:00AM MDT)
$239.50
OPENS 01 DECA backcountry trail race from Crested Butte to Aspen. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year or transferred to another racer. -
Bike
Incl. $13.30 Fee
Sun 5th September 2027 (7:00AM MDT)
$218.30
OPENS 01 DECA backcountry MTB race from Aspen to CB. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year or transferred to another racer. -
Triple Crown
Incl. $33.50 Fee
Sun 28th March 2027 (12:00AM MDT)
$683.50
OPENS 16 NOVSince its inception in 2015, the Grand Traverse Triple Crown has rapidly developed into a preeminent multi-sport / multi-season endurance challenge. With its legacy firmly planted as the toughest point-to-point ski race in North America, the GT Triple Crown defines a new generation of mountain sports competition. A singular test of three pinnacle mountain disciplines Ski, Trail Run & Mountain Bike, will challenge both individual perseverance while also demanding concerted team strategizing in the first race stage the ski to Aspen. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year or transferred to another racer. -
Dual Sport
Incl. $19.75 Fee
Sat 4th September 2027 (6:00AM MDT)
$394.75
OPENS 01 DECParticipants will run from CB to Aspen on 9/4 and then bike the 40 miles back the next day on 9/5. NOTE: Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries cannot be deferred to another year or transferred to another racer.
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620 2nd Street, Crested Butte, 81224, CO, United States
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