The Narrow Gauge Races
- Date Sun 25th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM MDT
- Location Durango, Colorado
- Price Free - $96.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for an unforgettable day at the Narrow Gauge Races on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in the stunning town of Durango, La Plata! Celebrate the longest continuously run road race in Colorado, a cherished tradition since 1978, right at beautiful Santa Rita Park along the scenic Animas River. This year's event features two exhilarating races: the challenging 10 Mile Run starting at 8:00 am, which offers breathtaking views as it climbs to Fort Lewis College, and the fun-filled 5K race kicking off at 8:10 am, perfect for both seasoned runners and families.
Participants of all ages can enjoy a spirited Kids' Fun Run at 9:45 am, ensuring everyone can be part of the excitement. With age group awards up for grabs, live music, delicious food, and a special registration gift including a T-shirt and a custom 16oz can glass for racers, the Narrow Gauge Races promise to be a highlight of the Iron Horse/Memorial Day Weekend. Whether you're making it a biathlon weekend or cheering on friends, this event is sure to create lasting memories. Donβt miss out on the funβregister now and be part of this incredible community event!
Participants of all ages can enjoy a spirited Kids' Fun Run at 9:45 am, ensuring everyone can be part of the excitement. With age group awards up for grabs, live music, delicious food, and a special registration gift including a T-shirt and a custom 16oz can glass for racers, the Narrow Gauge Races promise to be a highlight of the Iron Horse/Memorial Day Weekend. Whether you're making it a biathlon weekend or cheering on friends, this event is sure to create lasting memories. Donβt miss out on the funβregister now and be part of this incredible community event!
Organiser's Description
_BE A PART OF HISTORY -- THIS IS THE LONGEST CONTINUOUSLY RUN ROAD RACE IN COLORADO! _Since 1978, the Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run has been one of Durango's oldest Memorial Day traditions. This year, we're back at beautiful Santa Rita Park along the Animas River. We are excited to announce our beneficiaries of the races this year are Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Juan County, The Ft Lewis College and Durango High School Track and Cross Country Teams as well as The Liberty School. The 10 Miler will climb from the river trail up to Fort Lewis College with the best views of the La Plata Mountains then past Hillcrest Golf course. It will be a mix of sidewalk, dirt and paved road as well as singletrack trails The descent will take runners back to the east side of the Animas River to the Rivergate Bridge then north along the river trail back to the start/finish. For a change of pace the 5K race heads south from Santa Rita Park crosses over the Animas River and continues south along the eastern banks of the river on a dirt trail that will take runners to the Rivergate community. After ascending thru the heart of Rivergate up to Sawmill Road ,runners will descend back down to the river and cross over the bridge to the Animas River Trail and head north back to Santa Rita Park on the sidewalk. Parents can join in on the Kids' Fun Run. One of the most exciting weekends of the year; Iron Horse/Memorial Day Weekend.A great race for those who want to make it a biathlon weekend or who are cheering on the bikers on Saturday and want their own footrace on Sunday. We even have a few racers who are doing all three: Narrow Horse 1500 Meter Swim on Friday, The Iron Horse Bike Race on Saturday and a Narrow Gauge Road Race on Sunday! There will be music, food, a sweet T-shirt and a custom 16oz can glass for all 10 mile and 5k racers. THERE ARE AGE GROUP AWARDS! TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP IN THE 10 MILE AND TOP 2 IN THE 5K WILL BE RECEIVING A GIFT FROM A LOCAL DURANGO BUSINESS. Are you a Durango Running Club member? Members get a 10% discount. Make sure you are logged in to your Runsignup account and that your membership is current before registering and the discount will automatically apply.
RACE TIMES:
10 Mile: 8:00 am
5K: 8:10 am
FREE Kids' Fun Run: 9:45 am
REGISTRATION GIFT:
10 Mile and 5K participants will receive a t-shirt and 16 oz can glass. _*Note: Our deadline for t-shirts is Friday, May 3. You can still sign up, but we can't guarantee your size if you register after the deadline, sorry!_
PACKET PICK-UP:
Packet pick-up will be on Saturday before the race from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Durango Running Company and on race morning at the starting line starting at 7:00am.
RACE TIMES:
10 Mile: 8:00 am
5K: 8:10 am
FREE Kids' Fun Run: 9:45 am
REGISTRATION GIFT:
10 Mile and 5K participants will receive a t-shirt and 16 oz can glass. _*Note: Our deadline for t-shirts is Friday, May 3. You can still sign up, but we can't guarantee your size if you register after the deadline, sorry!_
PACKET PICK-UP:
Packet pick-up will be on Saturday before the race from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Durango Running Company and on race morning at the starting line starting at 7:00am.
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