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location_on Colorado
flag United States
calendar_today 28 Jun, 2026
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RegisterAlthough the air will be noticeably thin at the starting line, Echo Lake's 10,600 feet of elevation is just the beginning. The climb totals nearly 4,000 vertical feet - much of it above treeline - as you make your way 14.5 miles to the finish line located at the summit of one of the most recognizable peaks on Denver's mountain skyline - 14,264 foot Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans). Learn about the name change by clicking here..
Be inspired!!!
Join us on June 28, 2026 for another memorable run.
Spectators will include Bighorn Sheep, Marmots, and Mountain Goats - maybe even a few people!!!
There are two options in 2026: The Ascent is a one-way 14.5 mile climb from Echo Lake the summit of Mt. Blue Sky. the Round Trip is just as it sounds -- you will run to the top, then run back down.
Jun 28, 2026
Distance — 29 Miles
Type — Road running
05:30
Jun 28, 2026
Distance — 14.5 Miles
Type — Road running
06:30
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Idaho Springs.
Idaho Springs is a city of 1800 people in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is known also as the Gem of the Rockies.
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