01May
50 Miler
Running
- Distance
- 80.5K
- Start time
- 06:30
- Entry fee
- $140.00
Collegiate Peaks Trail Run
Buena Vista,
Colorado,
United States
172 days left
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Collegiate Peaks Trail Run
About the event
Join the celebration of the Collegiate Peaks Trail Run as it marks its impressive 37th anniversary. This iconic race in Buena Vista, Colorado offers runners two challenging options: a 25-mile route and a grueling 50-mile loop. Established in 1991, CPTR has become synonymous with endurance and scenic beauty. The course winds through the historic Midland Railroad corridor and single-track trails managed by the National Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, providing runners with stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks range.
Starting near the Arkansas River at an elevation of nearly 8,000 feet, the race features a mix of climbs and descents that test both physical endurance and mental fortitude. The 25-mile option involves one clockwise loop around diverse terrain, while the 50-miler doubles this challenge with a second lap in reverse direction. Each mile brings new vistas and challenges as runners navigate through lush forests and open meadows.
Participate in this milestone event to honor CPTR's rich history and community spirit, making your mark on one of Colorado’s most revered trail running experiences.
Starting near the Arkansas River at an elevation of nearly 8,000 feet, the race features a mix of climbs and descents that test both physical endurance and mental fortitude. The 25-mile option involves one clockwise loop around diverse terrain, while the 50-miler doubles this challenge with a second lap in reverse direction. Each mile brings new vistas and challenges as runners navigate through lush forests and open meadows.
Participate in this milestone event to honor CPTR's rich history and community spirit, making your mark on one of Colorado’s most revered trail running experiences.
Races offered
01May
25 Miler
Running
- Distance
- 40.2K
- Start time
- 06:45
- Entry fee
- $110.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for May in Buena Vista.
Temperature-1.9° / 16.1°
Feels like-5.4° / 12.1°
Sunshine hours12h 38m
Rainfall1.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind6.5 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity58.8%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise04:51
Sunset19:10
About Buena Vista
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Buena Vista is a statutory town located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 2,855 at the 2020 United States census.
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Race results
All-time top performances and historical records for Collegiate Peaks Trail Run.
| Place | Name | Year | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Marshall Thomson | '12 | 6:35:28 |
| 🥈 | Ryan Burch | '11 | 6:37:10 |
| 🥉 | Dane Mitchell | '14 | 6:50:19 |
| 4 | Andrew Henshaw | '10 | 6:52:05 |
| 5 | Anton Krupicka | '07 | 6:53:18 |
| 6 | Alex Nichols | '18 | 6:55:09 |
| 7 | Daniel Metzger | '25 | 6:57:40 |
| 8 | Dylan Bowman | '11 | 6:57:54 |
| 9 | John Anderson | '09 | 6:58:49 |
| 10 | Lars Kjerengtroen | '13 | 7:01:07 |
| Place | Name | Year | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Helen Cospolich | '09 | 7:58:28 |
| 🥈 | Darcy Piceu | '11 | 7:59:19 |
| 🥉 | Alyssa Wildeboer | '12 | 8:00:58 |
| 4 | Leila Wiencek | '13 | 8:01:27 |
| 5 | Rhonda Claridge | '13 | 8:01:44 |
| 6 | Anthea Schmid | '05 | 8:03:38 |
| 7 | Annie Hughes | '21 | 8:07:13 |
| 8 | Tania Pacev | '07 | 8:07:23 |
| 9 | Ashley Arnold | '10 | 8:08:44 |
| 10 | Becky Wheeler | '12 | 8:10:45 |
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