Blisters & Brews Telluride 5K

Blisters & Brews Telluride 5K

Date: September 19, 2026

Location: Elks Park, South Oak Street, Telluride, CO

For more details, visit: RunReg

Race Overview

• Event: Blisters & Brews is a 5k Fundraiser Race giving Telluride Blues & Brews Festival goers the opportunity to exercise before they imbibe.
• Beneficiary: The race will raise money for the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program in honor of festival friend Felix Snow.
• Start/End Point: The start/end point of the race is located at Telluride's Elks Park, a gathering place in downtown Telluride.
• Post-Race Festivities: The race ends with live music, free beer, and free Blues & Brews Free Yoga Sessions.

Schedule

• Friday, September 18: 3 pm - 7:00 pm - Bib pick-up and walk-up registration inside Festival Grounds at Telluride Town Park.
• Saturday, September 19: 7:15 - 8:00 am - Race Registration Open at Elks Park (at intersection of Colorado Ave and Oak Street).
• Note: On-site registrations are not accepted after 8:00 am.
• Race Start: 8:30 am - Blisters & Brews 5k Race: 9:30 am - Race Award Ceremony: 10:00 am - Free Yoga Sessions.

Fees

• Before September 5: $35 (online registration until 11:59 pm).
• After September 5: $45 (online registration begins at 12 am).
• On-Site Registrations: $50.

The Course

• Route: Course begins at Elks Park and climbs up the bike path to Pandora Mine and returns along the same route.
• Elevation: Racers will follow Colorado Avenue east and pick up the river trail, climbing to the Pandora mine.
• Finish: Enjoy cruising down to the finish at Elks Park.
• Aid Stations: Two aid stations will provide water, electrolytes, and snacks.

Race Communication

• Pre-race emails will be sent out to all participants twice.
• Please ensure that your email is accurate when you register.

Race Results

• Timing: Timing will be provided by CJ Sports Timing.
• Live Results: Can be found at My.RaceResult.com (search for "Blisters" or "Telluride").

Travel in Telluride

• Accessibility: Everything in Telluride is within walking distance: no need for a car during the festival weekend.
• Transportation: Both Telluride and Mountain Village offer free and paid ground transportation, plus a free gondola system.
• Gondola Hours: Runs from 7 am - 12 pm on Thursday, 7 am - 2 am on Friday and Saturday, and 7 am - 1 am on Sunday.
• Shuttle Services: Free shuttles: Galloping Goose shuttle buses run every 20 minutes.

Packet Pickup / On-Site Registration

• Packet Pickup: Available at the festival box office on Friday, September 18, and on race morning at Elks Park beginning at 7:15 am.
• Location: Festival Box Office located at 300 E Pacific Street, open from 3 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday.
• On-Site Registration: Available at the race start, space permitting.
• On-site Registration Fee: $50.