This six-day stage race takes you through the rugged and beautiful backcountry of the Colorado Rockies, covering 120 miles and over 20,000 feet of elevation gain. You will also experience the thrill of running on diverse terrain, from dirt roads and singletrack trails to steep climbs and technical descents. TransRockies Run 2026 is part of the TransRockies Race Series and rated by Strambecco as a Rockies Best-In-Class Trail Running Race Event.

The TransRockies Run starts in Buena Vista, Colorado, a small Arkansas River Valley town surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks. The race finishes in Beaver Creek, Colorado, a resort village in the heart of the Vail Valley.

The TransRockies Run consists of six stages, each with its unique challenges and highlights. The routes are designed to showcase the best of the Colorado Rockies:

Stage 1: Buena Vista to Railroad Bridge (20 miles, 2,200 feet of elevation gain). This stage is mostly uphill, with a mix of gravel, rock, sand, trails, and roads.

Stage 2: Vicksburg to Twin Lakes (13 miles, 3,100 feet of elevation gain). This stage features the iconic climb to Hope Pass, which is over 12,500 feet high.

Stage 3: Leadville to Nova Guides at Camp Hale (24.5 miles, 2,700 feet of elevation gain). This stage is the longest and flattest of the race, running through the historic mining town of Leadville, the highest incorporated city in the US.

Stage 4: Nova Guides at Camp Hale to Red Cliff (14 miles, 2,900 feet of elevation gain). This stage is a loop that starts and ends at Camp Hale, running on a mix of singletrack, four-wheel drive, and motorized trails.

Stage 5: Red Cliff to Vail (23.5 miles, 4,100 feet of elevation gain). This stage is the most challenging and rewarding of the race, running on the famous Colorado Trail and climbing over two mountain passes, Kokomo and Searle, both over 12,000 feet high.

Stage 6: Vail to Beaver Creek (21.5 miles, 4,100 feet of elevation gain). This stage is the grand finale of the race, with a mix of paved paths, dirt roads, and singletrack trails, finishing with the climb up the Cougar Ridge Trail.

The TransRockies Run is not just a race; it is an adventure. It is a unique opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful and remote places in the Colorado Rockies while challenging yourself physically and mentally. The race is well-organized and supported, with professional staff, volunteers, a medical team, and photographers. You will also enjoy the amenities of a comfortable camp, with spacious tents, hot showers, delicious meals, and nightly entertainment. You can choose to run solo or in a team of two, and the race is limited to 350 runners.