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Join the Vail Recreation Department on Saturday, Sept. 12 for the MeadowGold 11K & 5K, presented by the Town of Minturn. This event is the seventh and final race in the 2026 Vail Trail Running Series.

Colorado's mountain race calendar draws runners from every state. Reaching the start line can take real planning. Travel logistics deserve attention too.

Endurance athletes tend to think in terms of miles. Training plans are built around running volume, pace, and the long runs that build aerobic capacity, and for good reason, since endurance is built through endurance work.