Quad Rock 25 & 50 Mile Trail Races

Event Overview

Welcome to the Quad Rock 50 & 25 Mile Trail Races, an event put on by trail runners for trail runners.

Taking place on the trails and hills west of Fort Collins in Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park, the Quad Rock loop will take you on a tour of the Fort Collins skyline, situated on the northeastern flanks of Colorado’s mighty Rocky Mountains. Look east from the course’s high ridges and you will see the Great Plains extending as far as the eye can see: look west and you will take in the layered ridgelines and summits of Northern Colorado’s Rocky Mountain swell, dominated 30 miles away by a towering Longs Peak.

We aspire to not only offer a first-class trail racing experience on a challenging, scenic, and impeccably marked course, but also a top-notch, post-race experience that will leave your bellies full, your feet tapping and your mouths yapping.

Race Details

• Start: Lory State Park, Fort Collins, CO.
• Distance: 25 Miles (5,500') or 50 Miles (11,000')
• Min/Max Elevation: 5,444' / 7,087'
• Average Elevation: 6,200'

Course & Terrain

• Terrain: 85% singletrack, 15% dirt road
• Fauna: Abert squirrels, deer, black bears
• Registration Caps: 450 total (200 50mi / 250 25mi)
• Time Allowance: 50 mile - 14 hours: 25 mile - 12.5 hours

Registration

50 Mile Race Fees:

• Dec 15 - Dec 31: $145 + $9.70 fee
• Jan 1 - March 31: $160 + $10.60 fee
• April 1 - May 4: $170 + $11.20 fee

25 Mile Race Fees:

• Dec 15 - Dec 31: $125 + $8.50 fee
• Jan 1 - March 31: $140 + $9.40 fee
• April 1 - May 4: $150 + $10.00 fee

What You Get

• A beautiful, well-marked, and challenging course
• Enthusiastic, knowledgeable race and aid station staff & volunteers
• Fully stocked aid stations
• Choice of fitted or straight-cut race T-shirt
• Finisher award
• Free race photos
• Finish line meal with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options
• Professional medical & emergency communications coverage

Course & Aid Stations

The 50 mile course will have approximately 11,000ft of vertical gain.
The 25 mile course will have approximately 5,500ft of vertical gain.

The first 25 mile loop for both distances will run clockwise from Soldier Canyon. 50 mile runners will run a second loop in the opposite direction.

Aid Stations

Aid Station	Mile Split	Total	Gain	Descent	Cut-Off	Drop Bag
Towers Road	7.1	7.1	1728	285	-	No
Horsetooth Trailhead	3.2	10.3	420	1540	-	Yes
Towers Road	3.8	14.1	1641	484	-	No
Arthur’s Trailhead	3.4	17.5	323	1644	2:30p	No

Race Schedule

Friday 5/8:

• 4:00-7:00p: Optional packet pick-up at Altitude Running

Saturday 5/9:

• 4:00a: Lory State Park Open to Runners
• 5:30a: 50 Mile Race Start
• 7:00a: 25 Mile Race Start
• 11:00a: Post-Race Meal Opens

Parking & Directions

Parking for 50 mile runners will be available at Lory State Park beginning at 4:00am and for 25 mile runners beginning at 5:45am. All other vehicles (crews/spectators) will be required to purchase a park entry pass on-site for $10.

Race URL

For more information and registration, visit: Quad Rock 50 & 25 Mile Trail Races