In 245 days · Sat, May 22, 2027
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When
Saturday, May 22nd, 2027
Where
2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park CO
Distances
Ultra
Typical weather
25–47°F · rain likely
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
21–47°F
dry
2025
18–53°F
dry
2024
14–42°F
dry
2023
25–49°F
dry
2022
8–33°F
dry
2021
27–46°F
rain
2020
22–52°F
dry
2019
19–29°F
rain
2018
32–52°F
rain
2017
21–42°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
- Race Name: Samson's Revenge
- Date: 2027-05-22
- Location: 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO
- Registration Link: Sign Up Here
Race History
- Celebrity Elk: Samson was THE celebrity elk of the Rockies.
- Poached: He was illegally poached in 1995 at the YMCA.
- Home Turf: The race runs on Samson's home turf, The YMCA of the Rockies.
- Descendants: His descendants still call this area home.
Course Details
- Terrain: The course is fast single track.
- Challenge: A big summit is slapped in the middle.
- Experience: Run through the stunning Rocky Mountains.
- Theme: This is Samson’s Revenge.
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