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.

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.

📅 Event Details

• Date: April 10, 2026
• Location: 2939 N CR 31D, Loveland, CO
• Website: Run the Ranch Official Page
• Distances: 5K, 10K, 4hr, 6hr, 12hr, and 12hr 4-person relay timed races.

🍽️ Meals and Fees

There is a ranch access fee that each person coming onto the ranch needs to purchase: $5/person per day. EVERYONE running will be provided a meal ticket. You can purchase an extra meal ticket for any friends or family coming, OR if you want two meals. 12-HR solo get an extra meal ticket.

🏅 Finisher Awards

Finisher Awards for 5K, 10K, 4hr, 6hr, 12hr and 12hr 4-person relay! Picture coming soon.

⏰ Start Times

• April 4th: 10K - 5:00pm
• April 4th: 5K - 5:30pm
• April 5th: 12 hr solo/ 12hr relay 2 and 4 person teams/6hr/4hr - 7:00am

🎒 Suggested Gear List

Trail Shoes, Tweezers (in case you find a cactus), Gaiters, Water Bottle (there are no cups at the event), Headlamp, Trekking poles, extra socks and possibly shoes for Saturday participants (multiple creek crossings), and anything special you need for your run.

🚰 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 we will have ramen, cookies, candy, coke, ginger ale, and more. This will be in addition to your finish line food (burgers, chips, coke, and/or beer).

❌ Course Rules

Pacers are not allowed on course. Anyone without a bib is NOT allowed on course. Headphones/Ear Buds are not allowed either.

🏃‍♀️ Relay Teams

Each person must complete one full lap. There will be a “hot lap” that will open 1 hr before the course closes. The fastest last full lap is a tie-breaker if needed.

🔥 Hot Lap

The hot lap will open 1 hr before your race ends. This allows you to complete a partial lap if you don’t think you can complete a full lap in one hour.

🕔 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 able to pass the big loop turn and will be told to take the hot lap.