Weld Your Mettle Running Festival
- Date Sat 30th May 2026 - Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 6:00AM MDT
- Location Eaton, Colorado
- Price $16.90 - $207.70
- Races 19 races
- Distances Ultra, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Weld Your Mettle Running Festival, taking place from May 30th to 31st, 2026, in the scenic town of Eaton, Weld, Colorado! This exciting event offers something for everyone, whether you're an individual competitor or prefer the camaraderie of team relays. Choose from thrilling formats including 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, or the newly introduced 36-hour challenges, alongside a 7K run or ruck, and unique 2X2X24 and 4X4X36 races.
Set against the backdrop of a stunning 146-acre private property, participants will enjoy a beautifully groomed 2-mile dirt loop course with breathtaking views of Longs Peak. Beyond the races, the festival promises a vibrant atmosphere with luxurious glamping options, sauna access, cold plunges, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and engaging entertainment, including the Run.Wild movie screening and cozy bonfires. Bring your friends and family to make lasting memories while pushing your limits at this incredible festival!
Set against the backdrop of a stunning 146-acre private property, participants will enjoy a beautifully groomed 2-mile dirt loop course with breathtaking views of Longs Peak. Beyond the races, the festival promises a vibrant atmosphere with luxurious glamping options, sauna access, cold plunges, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and engaging entertainment, including the Run.Wild movie screening and cozy bonfires. Bring your friends and family to make lasting memories while pushing your limits at this incredible festival!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR FOUR DAYS OF RUNNING EXCITEMENT! WHETHER YOU'RE TACKLING THE TIMED EVENTS INDIVIDUALLY OR TEAMING UP FOR RELAYS: 3, 6, 9, 12, 24 OR 36-HOUR FORMATS, OR TAKING ON A 7K RUN OR RUCK, 2X2X24 OR 4X4X36- THERE'S AN EVENT FOR EVERYONE. EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF FRIENDLY COMPETITION AND THE ENERGY OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY!
_NEW RACE!! _ WE WILL BE ADDING A NEW RACE THIS YEAR. A 100 MILE RACE!
RELAX IN LUXURIOUS GLAMPING TENTS OR SET UP YOUR OWN CAMPSITE, AND ENJOY ACCESS TO A SAUNA, COLD PLUNGES, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, DRINKS, AND THE RACE ITSELF. CATCH THE RUN.WILD MOVIE SCREENING, BON FIRES AND MORE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND! WITH A FULL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONEWHETHER YOU'RE JOINING US FOR THE RACE, THE FUN, OR BOTH. THE EVENT TAKES PLACE ON A BEAUTIFUL 146-ACRE PRIVATE PROPERTY IN NORTHERN COLORADO, FEATURING A 2-MILE GROOMED DIRT LOOP COURSE WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF LONGS PEAK. BRING YOUR FRIENDS OR FAMILY AND MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
LOCATION: 11586 CR 80 EATON, CO US 80615 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Woodland+Home+Marketplace/@40.5627719,-104.8439279,705m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x876eb9c73c6faa85:0xabf5f2ecd35e221d!8m2!3d40.562772!4d-104.839057!16s%2Fg%2F11q88yg42v!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
Entry into this race is more than a one day event. It's an invitation to change your life, challenge your excuses, dig deep and WELD YOUR METTLE.
_NEW RACE!! _ WE WILL BE ADDING A NEW RACE THIS YEAR. A 100 MILE RACE!
RELAX IN LUXURIOUS GLAMPING TENTS OR SET UP YOUR OWN CAMPSITE, AND ENJOY ACCESS TO A SAUNA, COLD PLUNGES, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, DRINKS, AND THE RACE ITSELF. CATCH THE RUN.WILD MOVIE SCREENING, BON FIRES AND MORE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND! WITH A FULL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES, THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONEWHETHER YOU'RE JOINING US FOR THE RACE, THE FUN, OR BOTH. THE EVENT TAKES PLACE ON A BEAUTIFUL 146-ACRE PRIVATE PROPERTY IN NORTHERN COLORADO, FEATURING A 2-MILE GROOMED DIRT LOOP COURSE WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF LONGS PEAK. BRING YOUR FRIENDS OR FAMILY AND MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
LOCATION: 11586 CR 80 EATON, CO US 80615 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Woodland+Home+Marketplace/@40.5627719,-104.8439279,705m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x876eb9c73c6faa85:0xabf5f2ecd35e221d!8m2!3d40.562772!4d-104.839057!16s%2Fg%2F11q88yg42v!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
Entry into this race is more than a one day event. It's an invitation to change your life, challenge your excuses, dig deep and WELD YOUR METTLE.
Races
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3 Hour Relay: 2-3 Runners
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$75.20
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, as part of a Relay Team of 2 - 3, (setup during the registration process) as many times as possible, from 8 am until 11 am. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. If doing a Relay Team, the first team member to sign up will create a Team Name and Password, sharing the link with teammates. Each team mate registers and pays entry fees individually. -
6 Hour Relay: 2-6 Runners
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$85.80
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, as part of a Relay Team of 2-6, (setup during the registration process) as many times as possible, from 8 am until 2 pm. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. If doing a Relay Team, the first team member to sign up will create a Team Name and Password, sharing the link with teammates. Each team mate registers and pays entry fees individually. -
9 Hour Relay: 2-9 Runners
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$96.40
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, as part of a Relay Team of 2 - 9 (setup during the registration process) as many times as possible, from 8 am until 5 pm. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. If doing a Relay Team, the first team member to sign up will create a Team Name and Password, sharing the link with teammates. Each team mate registers and pays entry fees individually. -
12 Hour Relay: 2-9 Runners
Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$117.60
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, individually or as part of a Relay Team of 2-12 (setup during the registration process) as many times as possible, from 8 am until 8 pm. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. If doing a Relay Team, the first team member to sign up will create a Team Name and Password, sharing the link with teammates. Each team mate registers and pays entry fees individually. -
24 Hour Relay: 2-12 Runners
Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (6:00AM MDT)
$128.20
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, individually or as part of a Relay Team of 2 - 12 (setup during the registration process) as many times as possible, from 6am until 6am. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. If doing a Relay Team, the first team member to sign up will create a Team Name and Password, sharing the link with teammates. Each team mate registers and pays entry fees individually. -
7K Ruck (4.3 Miles)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$38.10
The course is a 2 mile out and back completed twice to make the 7k distance. A weighted vest of 35 lbs is required for this event. -
7k Walk or Run (4.3 Miles)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$38.10
The course is a 2 mile out and back completed twice to make the 7k distance. -
1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (10:00AM MDT)
$16.90
A fast 1 mile loop course, professionally timed with race bib and finisher medal. -
3 Hour Solo
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$75.20
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, as many times as possible, from 8 am until 11 am. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. -
6 Hour Solo
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$85.80
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, as many times as possible, from 8 am until 2 pm. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. -
9 Hour Solo
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$96.40
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, as many times as possible, from 8 am until 5 pm. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. -
12 Hour Solo
Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$117.60
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, as many times as possible, from 8 am until 8 pm. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. -
24 Hour Solo
Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (6:00AM MDT)
$128.20
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, as many times as possible, from 6am until 6 am on Sunday. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. -
36 Hour Solo
Incl. $12.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (8:00AM MDT)
$207.70
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, as many times as possible, from 6am Saturday until 6pmon Sunday. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. -
36 Hour Relay: 2-12 Runners
Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (6:00AM MDT)
$160.00
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route, individually or as part of a Relay Team of 2 - 12 (setup during the registration process) as many times as possible, from 6 am Saturday until 6am Sunday. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout. If doing a Relay Team, the first team member to sign up will create a Team Name and Password, sharing the link with teammates. Each team mate registers and pays entry fees individually. -
2x2x24
Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (6:00AM MDT)
$128.20
Run or walk 2 miles every 2 hours for 24 Hours. -
4x4x36
Incl. $12.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (6:00AM MDT)
$207.70
Run or walk 4 miles every 4 hours for 36 hours. -
Virtual Race
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
$69.90
Choose between the 7k or any timed events (3, 6, 9, 12, 24 ,48 or 100 mile) solo or as a relay team, OR the 2x2x24 or 4x4x48 virtually. One week before the race you'll receive your customized Race Bib*, finisher medal & mug. -
100 Mile Solo
Incl. $12.70 Fee
Sat 30th May 2026 (6:00AM MDT)
$207.70
Run the 4 Mile Loop Route until you hit 100 miles with a time cut off of 36 hours. Breaks to sauna, cold plunge, rest, eat or use the restroom between laps are allowed. You'll have the option to add on the Glamping Tent package at checkout.
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