Hahns Peak Vertical Trail Race

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Hahns Peak Quarry Lot, Clark CO

Sunday, July 5th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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.

🌄 History of the Race

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.

First Event: 2017
Starting Point: Cabins at Historic Columbine
Elevation: 10,839 ft
Panoramic Views: 360 degrees

🎟️ Registration Details

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

Start Times: 8:30 AM main event: 7:30 AM early wave
Advance Request: Contact Missy Amato for early wave
Eligibility: Early starters not eligible for prizes
Email: mkamato010@gmail.com

⏰ Cutoff and Safety Information

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 10:00 AM at the intersection, where the single track starts and before the final push to the summit.

Cutoff Time: 10:00 AM
Unsafe to Continue: No support past cutoff
Last Ride Point: Intersection where a 4-wheeler can assist
Course Open: All racers can continue unsupported

🏅 Registration Fees

Adult Fee: $40 until July 4th
Day-of Registration: Increases by $10
Racers 17 & Under: $15
T-Shirt Fee: $15 (size guaranteed if registered by June 20th)

🚗 Course Details

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.

Trail Composition: 75% single track, 99% trail
Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
Challenge Level: Not for the faint of heart!
Landmarks: Fire lookout tower built in 1912

🏁 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 8:30 AM).

Raffle Entry: All participants are entered
Presence Required: Must be present to win
Awards Ceremony: Following the race
Contact Information: Missy Amato - Email

🗺️ Driving Directions/Parking

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.