Beas Knees Citizens’ Race and National High School Trail Championships 2026 — Salida, CO

Date
July 25, 2026
Location
Salida, CO
Venue
Riverside Park
Start Time
7:20 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
Beas Knees Citizens' Race, Boys' National Championship, Girls' National Championship
Includes
Socks
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On July 25, 2026, Salida, Colorado hosts the Beas Knees Citizens' Race and National High School Trail Championships at Riverside Park. The event features a 5.4-mile trail running course. Entry fees range from $25 to $40, with a typical start time of 7:20 AM. This race combines a citizens' division with the National High School Trail Championships, drawing both local runners and competitive high school athletes. The early morning start time is standard for trail running events in summer conditions. If you're traveling to Salida for this race, you'll want accommodations within easy reach of Riverside Park for a convenient pre-race morning.

From the Race Organizer
The National High School Trail Championship (NHSTC) is a 5.4 mile trail race for high school athletes and includes 2026 high school graduates and incoming freshmen. The tenth running of the NHSTC will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Salida, Colorado. The race will feature switchbacks, climbs, descents and rocks to give athletes the opportunity to showcase their strength, finesse and trail running prowess. Not an incoming high school freshman, an outgoing high school senior or somewhere in between? Not to worry. The Beas Knees, a citizens race, has you covered and will allow you to test your trail running on the very 5.4 mile course that will serve as the National High School Trail Championships later that morning. The Beas Knees will set off in the cool morning, mountain air at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Beas Knees Citizens’ Race and National High School Trail Championships 2026 — Salida, CO?

Beas Knees Citizens’ Race and National High School Trail Championships 2026 — Salida, CO takes place on July 25, 2026. The race is held in Salida, Colorado.

Where is Beas Knees Citizens’ Race and National High School Trail Championships 2026 — Salida, CO held?

Beas Knees Citizens’ Race and National High School Trail Championships 2026 — Salida, CO is held at Riverside Park in Salida, Colorado.

Where can I find hotels near Beas Knees Citizens’ Race and National High School Trail Championships 2026 — Salida, CO?

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