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. We are excited to announce our beneficiaries of the races this year are Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Juan County, The Ft Lewis College and Durango High School Track and Cross Country Teams as well as The Liberty School.

🏞️The Race Routes

• 10 Mile Highlights: 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: It will be a mix of sidewalk, dirt and paved road as well as singletrack trails.
• Path to Finish: The descent will take runners back to the east side of the Animas River to the Rivergate Bridge then north along the river trail back to the start/finish.

🏞️5K Race Details

• Route: 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.
• Ascent: After ascending thru the heart of Rivergate up to Sawmill Road, runners will descend back down to the river.
• Return: Cross over the bridge to the Animas River Trail and head north back to Santa Rita Park on the sidewalk.

🎉Fun Runs and Events

• Kids' Fun Run: Parents can join in on the Kids' Fun Run.
• Biathlon Weekend: One of the most exciting weekends of the year: Iron Horse/Memorial Day Weekend.
• Complete Challenge: A few racers 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!

🕘Race Times

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

🎁Registration Gift

10 Mile and 5K participants will receive a t-shirt and 16 oz can glass. Note: Our deadline for t-shirts is Friday, May 3. You can still sign up, but we can't guarantee your size if you register after the deadline, sorry!

📦Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be on Saturday before the race from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Durango Running Company and on race morning at the starting line starting at 7:00am.

🔗More Information

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