The Narrow Gauge Races

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Be a part of history -- this is the longest continuously run road race in Colorado! Since 1978, the Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run has been one of Durango's oldest Memorial Day traditions. This year, we're back at beautiful Santa Rita Park along the Animas River.

🌄 Race Course

• 10 Mile Route: The 10 Miler will climb from the river trail up to Fort Lewis College with the best views of the La Plata Mountains past Hillcrest Golf course and descend down to Florida Road with its wide sidewalk that guides runners to Rotary Park and reconnects with the river trail.
• 5K Route: The 5K race heads north from Santa Rita Park and is an out and back entirely along the roaring Animas River Trail.
• Fun for Families: Parents can join in on the Kids' Fun Run.
• Exciting Weekend: One of the most exciting weekends of the year: Iron Horse/Memorial Day Weekend.

🎉 Event Details

• Date: 2025-05-25
• Location: Santa Rita Park, Durango, CO
• Registration Gift: 10 Mile and 5K participants will receive a t-shirt and 16 oz can glass. *Note: Our deadline for t-shirts is Friday, May 3. You can still sign up, but we can’t guarantee your size if you register after the deadline, sorry!
• Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up will be on Saturday before the race from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Durango Running Company and on race morning at the starting line starting at 7:00 am.

⏰ Race Times

• 10 Mile: 8:00 am
• 5K: 8:10 am
• FREE Kids' Fun Run: 9:45 am

🚴‍♂️ Additional Events

A great race for those who want to make it a biathlon weekend or who are cheering on the bikers on Saturday and want their own footrace on Sunday. We even have a few racers who are doing all three: Narrow Horse 1500 Meter Swim on Friday, The Iron Horse Bike Race on Saturday and a Narrow Gauge Road Race on Sunday! There will be music, food, a sweet T-shirt and a custom 16oz can glass for all 10 mile and 5k racers.

🔗 Find Out More

For further details, please visit the official race page: The Narrow Gauge Races.