Snowmass 50 2026
25-mile loop (1 lap)
50-mile (2 laps)
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About This Event
The Audi Snowmass 50 2026 mountain bike race showcases the best singletrack in the Aspen/Snowmass region with a 25-mile loop ascending 5000 feet. The team here at Strambecco considers the event to be one of the Best Mountain Bike Events in the Rockies and Colorado. Solo competitors can choose 1 or 2 laps, or you can split duties with a partner in the 50-team event. The mountain bike race, organized by the Power of Four and Aspen Snowmass, is part of a series which includes a ski-mountaineering race as well as a Trail Running Race race, both under the Power of Four banner.
The Snowmass 50 started as a race going up and down the four local ski mountains, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass, representing an extremely difficult challenge. Organizers devised a new route for the Snowmass 50 to provide an even more accessible event to riders with a broader range of skill and fitness levels. Don’t be fooled; this is still a challenging and difficult event that attracts many of the best athletes in the Roaring Fork Valley. The route starts on Fanny Hill, just above Snowmass Village, and circumnavigates the Snowmass Valley. The route is almost entirely single-track and hits some of the famous trails of the region, including Rim, Tom Blake, Government, and more.
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