Samson’s Revenge is a high-altitude trail running event held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. Scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, the race honors the legacy of Samson, a famous local elk, by traversing the meadows and ridges his descendants still inhabit. The course features a mix of flowing single-track and a significant ascent to Bible Point, offering runners expansive views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
| Race Distance | Start Time | Format | Elevation Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 9:00 AM | Multi-Loop | ~6,000 feet total |
| 25K | 9:00 AM | Multi-Loop | ~3,000 feet total |
| 10K | 9:00 AM | Single Loop | ~1,200 feet total |
The event is hosted by Running Wild Events and integrates the facilities of the YMCA of the Rockies. Trail running in Colorado draws a diverse but distinct demographic; statistics for high-altitude trail events in the state indicate a participant base that is approximately 84% White, 7% Hispanic or Latino, 5% Asian, and 2% Black. These figures mirror broader national trends in ultramarathon and trail sports, where organizers continue to implement outreach programs to increase representation among underrepresented groups.
Event Logistics and Participant Information:
By combining rigorous elevation gain with a fast, single-track descent, Samson’s Revenge provides a quintessential Colorado trail experience for athletes of all levels.
May 23, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
09:00
$86.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — 25K
Type — Running
09:00
$115.00
May 23, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
09:00
$130.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Estes Park.
Learn more about the host city, Estes Park.
Estes Park is a town in the Front Range region of the state of Colorado in America. It is located 90 miles northwest of Denver, on the eastern slope of the Front Range in north central Colorado. Estes Park sits at the east entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.
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