The 2021 Vail Recreation District trail running season continues on July 31 at 8 a.m. with the Dynafit Berry Picker Trail Run presented by Elevated Dental. This race, which begins in Vail Village, is the fifth event in the 2021 Dynafit Vail Trail Running Series.
Beginning at the base of Gondola One in Vail Village, the Berry Picker race tests runners of all abilities on both single-track and double-track terrain over 4.6 miles of uphill running with an average grade of 14 percent. The race ends at Mid-Vail at the top of Gondola One.
Runners can pick up race bibs or register in person on Friday, July 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Vail’s Mountain Haus. Online registration ends at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 30. Race day registration and bib pickup will take place next to Gondola One from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.
The gondola will run from 8 to 8:30 a.m. for spectators to access the finish at Mid-Vail. Spectators must pick up a free ticket at the race registration table. Gondola One will stop running at 8:30 a.m. and will open back up to the public at 9:30 a.m. – cost will be $45.
After crossing the finish line, participants can pick up their custom race T-shirt and a delicious Northside Kitchen donut! The awards ceremony will take place at Mid-Vail with recognition of top participants in each age division. Every runner is entered to win great raffle prizes from our sponsors; the drawing takes place following awards. Gondola One starts running again at 9:30 a.m. to take folks down the mountain. Participants and spectators can also stick around Mid-Vail and grab a beer or a bite at The Coop starting around 9:30 a.m.
REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!Visit www.vailrec.com/register and save $5 on individual races by registering prior to race week. Participants do not need to be registered for the series to participate in individual races.
Individual race cost is $35 preregistered, $40 week-of and $47 day-of. Student rates are $25 preregistered, $30 week-of and $37 day-of. 5K rates are $28 preregistered, $33 week-of and $40 day-of. Race details are available at www.vailrec.com.
