Hahns Peak Vertical Trail Race

Race 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.

Event History

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 lookout 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

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

Race Start Times

• Main Event: 8:30am
• Earlier Wave: 7:30am (must request in advance)
• Contact: Missy Amato at mkamato010@gmail.com or 815-979-3836
• Note: Earlier starters must carry their food/water and are not eligible for category prizes

Time Cutoff

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. After 10:00am, racers can choose to continue to the summit unsupported or turnaround to make their way back for the raffle drawing.

Race Details

• Distance: 8 miles
• Location: Hahns Peak, Quarry Lot, Clark, CO
• Date: Sunday, July 5th, 2025
• Registration: Online until July 4th at 6:00 PM: on-site from 07:15am to 8:15am

Registration Fees

• 8 Mile: $40
• Race Day Increase: $10 additional for race day registrations
• Racers 17 &: under: $15
• T-Shirt: $15 (preferred size by June 20th)

Packet Pick-Up

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

Course Description

The Hahns Peak Hill Climb is an 8 mile out and back trail run with 75% single track and 2,200 ft. of elevation gain. It consists of jeep road, single track and a talus slope. Racers will turnaround at the fire lookout built in 1912, following the trail 4 miles back down to the finish line.

Driving Directions

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. Please carpool and allow at least 45 minutes driving time from Steamboat Springs.

Awards and Post Race

• Prizes: for 1st-3rd place adult male &: female and 1st-3rd for youth male &: female
• Raffle: Every participant is automatically entered: must be present to win
• Raffle Presence: Racers must be 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

More Information

For more details about the race, visit the official page: Hahns Peak Hill Climb.