Running Up for Air - Staunton Rocks

Race Overview

Running Up for Air unites our community over a shared passion for running and a desire to drive real, lasting change in the fight for cleaner air. Through endurance events and strategic partnerships, every mile and vertical foot run and every hour volunteered amplifies support for nonprofits dedicated to air quality solutions, ensuring even small donations have greater impact. We tread lightly on the trails while standing firm in our commitment to a healthier planet and cleaner air for all.

Event Details

• Date: February 6-7, 2026
• Location: 12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO
• Distance Options: 3, 6, 12, or 24-hour endurance challenge
• Trail Description: 7.1 mile marked loop with over 1600' of gain

About the Race

Running Up for Air is a growing collection of endurance events created to amplify informed dialogue and empower individuals and organizations actively working on air quality solutions. Proceeds from Up For Air events are directed at carefully selected and vetted non-profit groups who demonstrate high value influence strategies and efforts in the battle for better air. The race platform is used to expose participants and the general public to science-based material about the importance of healthy air. All events are conducted with a minimal footprint philosophy.

Mission and Fundraising

• Support Nonprofits: Proceeds go to organizations focused on air quality.
• Team Options: Teams of 2 or 4 for the 24-hour event: 2-person teams for the 12-hour event.
• Fundraising Requirement: All runners expected to become fundraisers for Conservation Colorado Education Fund.
• Run for Free: Raise 10X your registration fee to be refunded!

Additional Information

Now in its 8th year, Running Up for Air Staunton was launched in 2017 to raise money in support of the fight for improved air quality for those who live along the front range of Colorado - extending all the way from Ft. Collins to Pueblo where air quality is a real and significant issue. The race concept is pretty simple: participants run a 7.1 mile marked trail loop as many times as possible in the allotted time. Each lap offers just over 1600' of gain, and conditions can be tricky in the winter months - think snow and ice! The time of year - February - is intentional as it coincides with the latter part of the winter inversion "season" here in Colorado. Given the time of year, the route is inevitably almost entirely snow and/or ice covered and can easily involve harsh winter mountain conditions.

Registration

For more information and to register, visit the official race page.