The Narrow Gauge Races 2026 — Durango, CO

Date
May 24, 2026
Location
Durango, CO
Venue
Santa Rita Park
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $85.00
Events
The Narrow Gauge 10 Mile, The Narrow Gauge 5K, The Narrow Gauge 1-Mile Kids' Dash
Includes
T Shirt
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The Narrow Gauge Races take place at Santa Rita Park in Durango, Colorado on May 24, 2026, with a typical start time of 8:00 AM. The event offers three distances: a 1-mile option, a 5K, and a 10-mile race, giving runners multiple distance choices. Entry fees range from free to $85 depending on your selected distance. Durango's elevation and mountain location make it an ideal destination for endurance athletes, and the varied distance options mean you can tailor your training focus or recovery timeline around the race. Whether you're testing fitness at the shorter distances or targeting the 10-mile effort, you'll have a straightforward event in a Colorado mountain town.

From the Race Organizer
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. We are excited to announce our beneficiaries of the races this year are The Fort Lewis College and Durango High School Track and Cross Country Teams as well as The Liberty School and Animas High School. The 10 Miler will climb from the river trail up to Fort Lewis College with the best views of the La Plata Mountains then past Hillcrest Golf course. It will be a mix of sidewalk, dirt and paved road as well as singletrack trails The descent will take runners back to the east side of the Animas River to the Rivergate Bridge then north along the river trail back to the start/finish. For a change of pace the 5K race heads south from Santa Rita Park crosses over the Animas River and continues south along the eastern banks of the river on

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Narrow Gauge Races 2026 — Durango, CO?

The Narrow Gauge Races 2026 — Durango, CO takes place on May 24, 2026. The race is held in Durango, Colorado.

Where is The Narrow Gauge Races 2026 — Durango, CO held?

The Narrow Gauge Races 2026 — Durango, CO is held at Santa Rita Park in Durango, Colorado.

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