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Front Range runners log plenty of miles that never show up in a training log. They are the miles to the trailhead. Getting to the bottom of the Manitou Incline, the start of a Barr Trail effort, or a mountain race up I-70 means dirt roads, washboard, potholes, long climbs, longer descents, and cold…

July 4th is the second largest running day in the country. Colorado had no shortage of events in 2026. There were at least 25 races across the state this year.

The 2026 USATF Mountain Running Teams have been named. The 19 athletes (some of the athletes will run multiple events on the team) hail from 11 states and range in age from 22 to 46. The teams will compete at the 2026 WMRA Mountain Running World Cup Finales.