We are stoked to once again invite you all to come run with us at Staunton State Park, off of Highway 285 near Conifer, CO, on October 10, 2026. We are even more stoked to again offer our special 25K Fishslappers edition (yes, it involves catching a fish!) and a new 5K run to our 50 and 25K race day offerings. Whichever distance you choose, rest assured you will be running on some of CO's best and most beautiful trails - lovely, flowing, and runnable single track - with some decent vert thrown in to keep you at least a little honest. And you will be helping raise real money to protect and preserve our exceedingly precious public lands and waters. As always, our Fall runs are a celebration of our public lands and waters, and a fundraiser for the good work of Conservation CO and Running Rivers to protect and preserve them. Race Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Start Time: Racers in the 50K will start at 7:30 am, with the 25K runners taking off at 8:30 am and the 5K runners blasting off a
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 10.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Pine, CO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
