Colorado 24 Hour Run

Colorado 24 Hour Run

Welcome to the Colorado 24 Hour Run! We aim to provide a fun, welcoming race experience that allows everyone to find a challenge, no matter where you’re at on your running journey. Want to see how far you can go in 6, 12 or 24 hours? Or achieve a new furthest distance? What about setting your fastest marathon, 50K or more? You’ve got the time and opportunity with a fully supported 1mi dirt loop that is easy on the eyes and feet. Come run for a day and/or a night and cheer on others as we strive together for our personal bests.

We aspire to not only offer a first-class running experience on the most scenic flat one-mile dirt loop you’ll find in Colorado, but also a top-notch post-race experience that will leave your bellies full and the stories flowing.

Event Details

• Start: Colorado Youth Outdoors - Swift Ponds Campus, Fort Collins, CO.
• Duration: 24 Hours, 12 Hours, 6 Hours
• Elevation: 4,826'
• Terrain: 100% dirt road
• Fauna: Raptors, Cranes, Geese, Ducks, Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Perch, Bluegill
• Registration Cap: 300
• Date: Nov 7-8, 2026
• Course Open: 8:00am - 8:00am

Registration

24 Hour Race Fees:
Dec 15 - April 30: $150 + $10.00 fee
May 1 - July 31: $175 + $11.50 fee
August 1 - Nov 7: $200 + $13.00 fee

12 Hour Race Fees:
Dec 15 - April 30: $125 + $8.50 fee
May 1 - July 31: $145 + $9.70 fee
August 1 - Nov 7: $165 + $10.90 fee

6 Hour Race Fees:
Dec 15 - April 30: $90 + $6.40 fee
May 1 - July 31: $105 + $7.30 fee
August 1 - Nov 7: $125 + $8.50 fee

24 Hour RELAY Race Fees:
Dec 15 - April 30: $225 + $14.50 fee
May 1 - July 31: $250 + $13.50 fee
August 1 - Nov 7: $275 + $14.75 fee

12 Hour RELAY Race Fees:
Dec 15 - April 30: $200 + $13.00 fee
May 1 - July 31: $225 + $14.50 fee
August 1 - Nov 7: $250 + $13.50 fee

6 Hour RELAY Race Fees:
Dec 15 - April 30: $175 + $11.50 fee
May 1 - July 31: $200 + $13.00 fee
August 1 - Nov 7: $225 + $14.50 fee

Fundraising

Our host, Colorado Youth Outdoors, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. They are all about building relationships through outdoor recreation. We strongly encourage all of our entrants to raise support for CYO as part of their race. Ask friends and family to challenge you with a per-lap donation, or simply make a one-time gift. Runners can also donate as part of their registration.

• Recognition: Awards for the three top fundraisers overall, as well as for those achieving $200, $500, and $1000 tiers.
• Donations: Gnar Runners will be donating $0.05 for every lap completed by every runner.

Course &: Aid Stations

The amount of vertical/gain loss on the loop is ZERO. Runners will reverse direction on the loop every 6 hours. The course is U.S.A.T.F. certified at 1.0002mi (ID# CO240003MWC). The race is U.S.A.T.F. sanctioned, ID# 155337

Aid Stations

The Start/Finish pavilion will have a full-service aid station, available every 1-mile lap. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will be available constantly.

• Options: Gnarly Nutrition sports drink, Hammer Nutrition gels, water, ice, salty snacks, fruit.
• Hot Food: Burgers, grilled cheese, hot soup, and more.

Race Rules

Race rules are designed to provide a safe and fair experience for everyone involved and to help ensure our ability to produce the race again next year. Major rule infractions by racers will result in immediate disqualification of the racer.

1. Runners must cross the lap timing mat ONLY upon the completion of a full loop.
2. If a runner leaves the course, THEY MUST RETURN TO THE COURSE AT THE EXACT SAME SPOT.
3. Only full laps will be counted in the runners' total.
4. Purposeful littering is prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.

Parking & Directions

The main parking lot will be in a field on the northwest corner of the loop, about 0.2mi from the start/finish/aid. Parking is not allowed immediately parallel to the loop.

Driving Directions: 4927 County Rd 36, Fort Collins, Colorado 80528

More Information

For further details, visit the official race page: Colorado 24 Hour Run.