Hahns Peak Vertical Trail Race

Welcome to another year of epic fun, memories and vertical, with the Hahns Peak Hill Climb. This is an 8 mile out and back trail run that starts at the Quarry Lot (FS550 + HWY 129) north of Hahns Peak Village, CO. The EPIC course runs 4 miles up to the top of Hahns Peak and the fire lookout tower built in 1912. The final push to the summit is dominated by a talus slope. Racers will turnaround at the tower, following the trail 4 miles back down to the finish line. 

This trail race is an event that started in 2017 at the base of Hahns Peak in North Routt County. Running this course started with a few hardcore North Routt locals meeting at the beautiful Cabins at Historic Columbine every 4th of July. From there, they would race to the summit and fire outlook of Hahns Peak, once an active volcano with an elevation of 10,839 & 360 degree panoramic views like no other. Now it’s time to share this amazing course with all of you!

Proceeds from this race are donated to the Steamboat Springs High School Track & Field and Cross Country programs.

Two start times/waves. The main event and race will kick off at 8:30am. For those that may need a bit more time to reach the summit and return the the start/finish line for festivities, we are providing an earlier wave start of 7:30am. PLEASE NOTE: The participant must request this earlier start wave in advance by contacting Missy Amato at mkamato010@gmail.com or 815-979-3836. The main event starts at 8:30am. If athletes start at 7:30am, the volunteers will not all be in place along the course yet. So racers will need to carry their own food/water and follow course markings and signage. Racers that start at 7:30am will not be eligible for category prizes, but will still be entered in the raffle drawing.

Turnaround Time/Cutoff on Course - In order to ensure the safety of our racers and volunteers on the course, we will have a time cutoff of 10:00am at the intersection, where the single track starts and before the final push to the summit. This should give plenty of time for all racers to reach that point. After 10:00am, the athlete may choose to continue to the summit unsupported (unofficial) and with the knowledge that the summit volunteers will be clearing the course soon thereafter or racers can turnaround there and make their way back to the finish line for the raffle drawing and festivities. The course and trail is open to the public, so certainly continuing on is an option for racers to continue unsupported. However, if a participant requires assistance down from the mountain, the intersection at the single track is the last point where a 4-wheeler can give them a ride down. 

Distance: 8 mile

Location:  Hahns Peak, Quarry Lot, Clark, CO

Date: Sunday, July 5th, 2025

Registration:

Register online until July 4th at 6:00 PM. On-site registration will be available from 07:15am to 8:15 am at the start line. 

Registration Fees:

8 Mile: $40
Please note that prices will increase by $10 for race day registrations and all packet pickup registrations. Register online to save.
Racers 17 & under: $15

T-Shirt: $15 NOTE: Preferred T-shirt size will be assured only if registered by June 20th.

No Refunds. Proceeds from this race will be donated to Steamboat Springs Track & Field and Cross Country programs.

Packet Pick-Up: THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PACKET PICKUP ON FRIDAY. ALL NUMBERS CAN BE PICKED AT THE RACE BEGINNING AT 7:15AM.

Professional Timing: Kandu Timing

Course Description:

The Hahns Peak Hill Climb is an 8 mile out and back trail run that starts at the Quarry Lot (FS550 + HWY 129) north of Hahns Peak Village, CO. The course runs 4 miles up to the top of Hahns Peak and the fire lookout tower built in 1912. The final push to the summit is dominated by a loose rock and talus slope. Chutes will be marked to the summit to ensure a safe ascent and descent. Safety on this slippery slope is essential so please use caution and stay on the marked trail at all times. Racers will turnaround at the tower, following the trail 4 miles back down to the finish line.

The trail is 75% single track, 99% trail, has 2,200 ft. of elevation gain. It is a mix of jeep road, single track and talus slope. This is a challenge course that is not for the faint of heart! Don’t forget to pose for your “jump shot” at the top of Hahns Peak, and keep an eye out for the North Routt Yeti, who some locals swear is lurking in the woods!

Driving Directions/Parking Information:

Head north out of Steamboat on Hwy 129/Elk River Road. Drive 30 miles north, past Hahns Peak Village and the Columbine Cabins to Forest Rd 550. The Quarry Lot is on the right. Parking may be tight so PLEASE CARPOOL. Please allow at least 45 minutes driving time from Steamboat Springs.

Awards and Post Race:

Prizes for 1st-3rd place adult male & female + 1st-3rd for youth male & female (for eligible athletes that begin in the race wave at 8:30am)

Every participant is automatically entered in our prize raffle, which will follow the awards ceremony. Racers must be present at start/finish line during raffle to win. 

Race Director:

Missy Amato, mkamato010@gmail.com, 815-979-3836.

Course Records:

Male: Kory Skattum (2023) - 1:04.32

Female: Britt Dick (2024) - 1:17.09