Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival

🏃‍♂️ Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival

Join us Labor Day weekend for the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival. We start the festivities off on Saturday night with a 5K that you can run, walk or hike, and our Kids 1K. Then on Sunday morning, we have the 1/2 MARATHON and 10K. All trail races start and finish at the Cal-Wood Education Center, and are run on a number of different trails throughout the beautiful private properties of Cal-Wood and Balarat Outdoor Education Center.

🌳 About Cal-Wood Education Center

Cal-Wood Education Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing unique outdoor education experiences that inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world. They aim to offer enriching environmental education programs that foster a sense of wonder, responsibility, and stewardship in students of all ages, with a particular focus on including underrepresented and low-income communities.

📚 Programs Offered

Since their inception, Cal-Wood has been a beacon of hands-on learning and environmental advocacy. They proudly offer programs that immerse participants in the wonders of nature, from their summer camps to their year-round educational field trips, family camps, and workshops. Their dedicated team of educators work tirelessly to cultivate a deep connection between our visitors and the environment.

🎉 Event Details

• Lodging: We have lodging or camping on Saturday night, as well as a great pasta dinner prepared.
• After Party: Celebrate your accomplishment with your family, friends, and fellow participants at our after race party.
• Food & Drinks: We will have food, beer, and music, so come on up and enjoy everything Cal-wood has to offer.
• Kid Adventure Program: Consider our Kid Adventure Time Program on Sunday morning for 5 - 10 year olds.

🛏️ Booking Information

To add to the Cal-wood experience, the team at Cal-wood will now be taking direct bookings for lodging, meals and child supervision - HERE.

🚫 Race Rules

• NO: Dogs are permitted in the race OR on the property.
• NO: There are race refunds.

📅 Race Date & Location

The Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival will be held on 2025-08-30 at 2282 County Road 87, Jamestown, CO. For more information, visit the official race page.