Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival 2026 — Westcliffe, CO

Date
September 26, 2026
Location
Westcliffe, CO
Venue
Grape Creek Trailhead (Almost)
Start Time
4:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $375.00
Events
8-Mile, 27k, 50k, 50-Mile, 100k, 100-Mile
Includes
Sangre de Cristo T-Shirt
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The Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival takes place September 26, 2026, in Westcliffe, Colorado, starting from Grape Creek Trailhead. This event offers multiple trail running and ultra distances to suit different experience levels: an 8-mile option, 27K, 50K ultra, 50-mile ultra, 100K ultra, and a 104-mile ultra. Races begin at 4:00 AM, giving runners the full day on the trails. Entry fees range from $40 to $375 depending on distance selected. Whether you're testing yourself on a shorter trail run or committing to a full multi-hour ultra, this festival provides options across the endurance spectrum in Colorado's mountain terrain.

From the Race Organizer
The Human Potential Running Series Presents The Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival @ Music Meadows Ranch Come join us on the Rainbow Trail in the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Run beneath the watchful eye of gorgeous, jagged, and ominous peaks from the confines of the rolling Rainbow Trail. This race is full of festivities, friends, challenge, and joy. Camp out with the HPRS tribe, whichever distance you choose you’ll wander through the Southern Colorado Rocky Mountains, and embrace the feeling of the wilderness within, while you run along the literal wilderness boundary the entire way. No race in our country is in a more wild setting. This unique race is about community, traveling together, discovering the hidden treasures in the mountains and those within yourself.

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Westcliffe, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival 2026 — Westcliffe, CO?

Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival 2026 — Westcliffe, CO takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Westcliffe, Colorado.

Where is Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival 2026 — Westcliffe, CO held?

Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival 2026 — Westcliffe, CO is held at Grape Creek Trailhead (Almost) in Westcliffe, Colorado.

Where can I find hotels near Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival 2026 — Westcliffe, CO?

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