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, The Liberty School.
• 10 Miler Route: Climbs from the river trail to Fort Lewis College with views of the La Plata Mountains, past Hillcrest Golf Course.
• Trail Types: A mix of sidewalk, dirt, paved road, and singletrack trails.
• 5K Route: Heads south, crosses the Animas River, and runs along a dirt trail to Rivergate community.

🎉 Event Highlights

One of the most exciting weekends of the year: Iron Horse/Memorial Day Weekend. A great race for those who want to make it a biathlon weekend or who are cheering on the bikers on Saturday and want their own footrace on Sunday.

• Triple Threat: Some racers are competing in all three events: Narrow Horse 1500 Meter Swim, The Iron Horse Bike Race, and the Narrow Gauge Road Race!
• Atmosphere: There will be music, food, and a custom 16oz can glass for all 10 mile and 5k racers.
• Awards: Age Group Awards for Top 3 in each age group in the 10 Mile and top 2 in each age group in the 5K.
• Discount: Durango Running Club members receive a 10% discount when registered.

🕒 Race Times

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

🎁 Registration Gift

10 Mile and 5K participants will receive a 16 oz can glass at completion of race.

• Note: T-shirt deadline is Friday, May 3. Sizes not guaranteed for registrations after this date.
• Limited Offer: Glasses available to the first 200 registered adult runners.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be on Saturday before the race from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Durango Running Company and on race morning at the starting line starting at 7:00 am.

🔗 More Information

For further details, please visit the official race page: Narrow Gauge Races.