The Narrow Gauge Races

🏃‍♂️ Be a Part of History

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: The Fort Lewis College and Durango High School Track and Cross Country Teams as well as The Liberty School and Animas High School.
• Course: The 10 Miler will climb from the river trail up to Fort Lewis College with the best views of the La Plata Mountains then past Hillcrest Golf course.
• Terrain: A mix of sidewalk, dirt and paved road as well as singletrack trails.
• Descent: Runners will return to the east side of the Animas River to the Rivergate Bridge then north along the river trail back to the start/finish.

🏞️ 5K Course Overview

For a change of pace, the 5K race heads south from Santa Rita Park, crosses over the Animas River, and continues south along the eastern banks of the river on a dirt trail that will take runners to the Rivergate community.

• Route: After ascending through the heart of Rivergate up to Sawmill Road, runners will descend back down to the river.
• Crossing: Participants will cross over the bridge to the Animas River Trail and head north back to Santa Rita Park on the sidewalk.
• Fun for Kids: Parents can join in on the Kids' Fun Run.
• Memorial Day Weekend: One of the most exciting weekends of the year: Iron Horse/Memorial Day Weekend.

🎉 Race Day Excitement

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. We even have a few racers who are doing all three: Narrow Horse 1500 Meter Swim on Friday, The Iron Horse Bike Race on Saturday, and a Narrow Gauge Road Race on Sunday!

• Festivities: There will be music, food, and a sweet custom T-shirt for all 10-mile and 5K racers.
• Awards: Gift cards for overall winners of each race for male and female as well as Age Group Awards!
• Local Gifts: Top runners in each age group in 10 Mile and 5K will be receiving a gift from a local Durango business.
• Discount: Are you a Durango Running Club member? Members get a 10% discount!

⏰ Race Times

• 10 Mile: 8:00 am
• 5 K: 8:10 am
• FREE Kids' Fun Run: 9:45 am

🎽 Registration Gift

10 Mile and 5K participants will receive a shirt. Note: Our deadline for t-shirts is Friday, May 8. You can still sign up, but we can't guarantee your size if you register after the deadline, sorry! We have glasses to the first 200 registered adult runners.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be on Saturday, May 23rd 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.

🔗 Get More Information

For more details, please visit the Narrow Gauge Races page.