The Narrow Gauge Races

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Be a part of history -- this is the longest continuously run road race in Colorado! Since 1978, the Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run has been one of Durango's oldest Memorial Day traditions. This year, we're back at beautiful Santa Rita Park along the Animas River.

• Beneficiaries: Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Juan County, The Ft Lewis College and Durango High School Track and Cross Country Teams, and The Liberty School.
• Race Terrain: The 10 Miler will climb from the river trail up to Fort Lewis College with the best views of the La Plata Mountains, past Hillcrest Golf course.
• Route Mix: A combination of sidewalk, dirt and paved roads as well as singletrack trails.
• Finish Line: The descent will take runners back along the river to the Rivergate Bridge and north along the river trail back to the start/finish.

🏅 Race Details

• 5K Overview: The 5K race heads south from Santa Rita Park, crosses over the Animas River, and follows the eastern banks of the river on a dirt trail to the Rivergate community.
• Route Highlights: After ascending through the heart of Rivergate up to Sawmill Road, runners will descend back to the river and cross over the bridge to the Animas River Trail.
• Parents Welcome: Parents can join in on the Kids' Fun Run.
• Weekend Excitement: An exciting weekend with Iron Horse/Memorial Day Weekend activities.

🎁 Registration Information

• Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age group in the 10 Mile and top 2 in each age group in the 5K will receive a gift from a local Durango business.
• Discounts: Durango Running Club members get a 10% discount if logged into their Runsignup account before registering.
• Registration Gift: 10 Mile and 5K participants will receive a 16 oz can glass upon completion of the race.
• T-shirt Note: Deadline for t-shirts is Friday, May 3: sizes may not be guaranteed for registrations after this date.

🕐 Race Times

• 5K: 8:15 am
• 10 Mile: 8:10 am
• Kids' Fun Run: 9:45 am

🛍️ Packet Pick-Up

• Date & Time: Saturday before the race from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
• Location: At the Durango Running Company and on race morning starting at 7:00 am at the starting line.

🌐 More Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page at Narrow Gauge Races.