Run the Ranch

Race Overview

For the 6th year running and partnering with the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, we are bringing back an amazing and beautiful trail race to Loveland, CO. You will have 6 distances to choose from.

Event Details

• Location: 2939 N CR 31D, Loveland, CO
• Date: April 10, 2026
• Registration Link: Run the Ranch
• Access Fee: $5 per person per day (required for ranch entry)

Race Distances

Come run on beautiful trails on private land at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch. The views alone are to die for! There are different terrains throughout the course, something to challenge everyone.

• Distances: 5K, 10K, 4hr, 6hr, 12hr, and 12hr 4-person relay
• Meal Tickets: Provided for all runners, extras available for friends or family
• Finisher Awards: Available for 5K, 10K, 4hr, 6hr, 12hr, and relay participants
• Extra Meal Ticket: Available for 12-HR solo participants

Start Times

• April 4th: 10K - 5:00pm
• April 4th: 5K - 5:30pm
• April 5th: 12hr solo/12hr relay teams/6hr/4hr - 7:00am

Suggested Gear List

• Trail Shoes: Essential for navigating the terrain
• Water Bottle: Carry your own: no cups provided at the event
• Headlamp: Recommended for visibility
• Trekking Poles: Useful for hilly sections

Aid Stations

We will have one aid station located at the start/finish line. We will have water, VFuel, and your finish line food of Burgers and more. Those running Saturday will have ramen, cookies, candy, coke, ginger ale, and more, in addition to your finish line food (burgers, chips, coke, and/or beer).

Course Rules

• Pacers: Not allowed on course
• Headphones: Not allowed
• Relay Teams: Each person must complete one full lap
• Hot Lap: Opens 1 hour before course closing for partial laps

Course Closures

Everyone has to be off the course by 7pm on Friday and 7pm on Saturday. With 30 minutes remaining in your race, you will not be able to pass the big loop turn and will be told to take the hot lap.