On scenic dirt roads outside of the small town of Nederland, several hundred runners took part in this lung-busting, high elevation trail race. Boulder runners dominated the Trespass Trail Challenge 10 mile event, winning all of the top spots. Chris Valenti, 25, held a six-minute-per-mile pace to win in one hour. Andy Ames, a masters runner, placed second, two minutes behind. A woman stole the spotlight for third overall. Eri Okubo, 21, crossed the tape in one hour, three minutes, three seconds. Katie Blackett finished second in the women's competition, followed by Tonya Poel.

It was chilly at the start of the race, but runners warmed up quickly under the bright, Colorado sun. The race course began at the Nederland Elementary School. After a 200 meter stretch of paved road, runners veered onto dirt roads. The course varied between rolling hills and steep, mountainous climbs and descents. Runners in the 10-mile race crested a maximum elevation of approximately 10,000 feet.

Bill Raitter of Estes Park won the five mile competition in 31:25, followed by Denver's Greg Reindl and Ben Blaugrund of Boulder.

Bill's wife, Sarah Ann Raitter won the women's race, running 38:18. Kim McConnel of Erie and Katie Chynoweth of Boulder followed.

The Boulder Running Company offered $150 in prize money, running shoes, and a gift certificate to the top three male and female finishers overall in both races, as well as gift certificates to each age group winner. All participants received a commemorative Sugoi sleeveless running shirt and many finishers collected fantastic door prizes, including everything from running clothes to gift certificates. The races, organized by the Boulder Running Company, benefitted the Orphans of AIDS Trust Foundation.

Full results can be found here.