26Aug
La Garita 200
Running
- Distance
- La Garita 200
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $1200.00
La Garita 200
South Fork,
Colorado,
United States
311 days left
ultrasignup.com
La Garita 200
About the event
The La Garita 200, set for August 26, 2027, invites endurance runners to explore Southern Colorado's stunning landscapes through its inaugural 200-mile race. Starting and finishing in the picturesque town of South Fork, nestled along the banks of the Rio Grande River, this epic journey loops around the majestic La Garita mountains. Runners will traverse arid pine forests, ascend to alpine tundra just shy of 13,000 feet, and descend into expansive mountain parks before completing their giant loop back at South Fork. This challenging yet breathtaking course offers a unique blend of elevation gain, scenic vistas, and varied terrain, making it an unforgettable adventure for trail runners.
Experience the raw beauty and rugged spirit of Colorado as you push your limits through this remarkable landscape.
Experience the raw beauty and rugged spirit of Colorado as you push your limits through this remarkable landscape.
Races offered
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for August in South Fork.
Temperature8.4° / 25.1°
Feels like5.1° / 22.3°
Sunshine hours12h 26m
Rainfall1.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.7 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity54.6%
Max UV indexHigh (7.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:22
Sunset19:56
About South Fork
Learn more about the host city, South Fork.
South Fork is a statutory town in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States. It lies at the confluence of the South Fork and Rio Grande rivers. The population was 510 at the 2020 census.
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Race results
All-time top performances and historical records for La Garita 200.
| Place | Name | Year | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Ryan Niccum | '26 | 84:34:17 |
| 🥈 | Walter Handloser | '26 | 92:27:43 |
| 🥉 | Chris Marcinek | '26 | 63:15:03 |
| 4 | Christopher Westerman | '26 | 93:07:20 |
| Place | Name | Year | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Charity Larson | '26 | 93:06:26 |
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