The Boggy Draw Beat Down takes place August 1, 2026, in Dolores, Colorado, at 507 Central, with races starting at 8:00 AM. This mountain bike event offers four distance options: 3 miles, 5 miles, 18 miles, and 33 miles, giving riders choices across beginner through advanced levels. Whether you're looking for a short introductory ride or a longer challenge, the varied course distances accommodate different fitness levels and race goals. Dolores provides access to the region's mountain biking terrain for those wanting extra saddle time before or after the event.
From the Race Organizer
Follow this link for details and to register: https://www.boggydrawbeatdown.com/ THE 28TH ANNUAL RACE FOR CHARITY! Saturday, August 1st 2026 The 33-Mile and 18-Mile Courses include the McPhee Overlook Trail, an epic fun flowing singletrack that hugs the cliffs above McPhee Reservoir with spectacular views of the lake. The 15-Mile Course is a great intro to Boggy Draw. Racers can choose from a variety of challenges based on their speed, fitness and technical ability. Whether you are up for the 33-mile challenge, interested in any of the traditional fast paced x-country classes or just have a personal goal to finish at your own pace, there is an option for you. Every category offers an unbeatable experience on fast and flowing singletrack. The terrain is ideally suited for high speeds and easy passing. The routes undulate through ponderosa pines and up and over canyons through aspen groves. While this is a grass-roots hometown event there is no shortage of stiff competition. In past years you would have lined up next to John Tomac, Travis Brown, Ashley Carelock and a host of other elite athletes that come to train in the Colorado altitude. Start and Finish line is in center of town at Flanders Park (4th Street & Central) for the 18-Mile and 33-Mile. We took the big hill climb out of the 15-Mile GOOSE race (easy-to-moderate) which starts at the Boggy Draw Parking Lot, and ending up in the Town of Dolores. We will offer shuttles back up to retrieve your vehicles. New since 2024: Adding a 65+ age category to all races! And we are adding a family friendly fun ride, called the "Easy Breezy" that takes you on a short 3-mile ride along the Dolores River Trail, great for families and friends that aren't quite ready for 15+ miles in the forest, or are wishing for something quick and simple to do while waiting for their racer to complete. New since 2025: Added an Adaptive Racer Category to our 15-mile Goose Race! The Forest Service and SWCCA worked hard to make the Goose Course friendly to those who use adaptive bikes to race, with wider trails, easier flow and specially designed cattle guards crossings. Telluride Adaptive Sports worked with us and an adaptive crew on our inaugural run in 2025 giving us insights and ways to make the race safe yet still exciting. We work with the local Sheriff's Office and Course Marshals to guide you up and around the Boggy Draw Trail System once the race starts. Courses are flagged, and you will follow the flag color of your racing bib. We will have a beer garden, a race emcee, some retail and food vendors, and music through the morning and afternoon. Awards will begin around noon, depending on when we have most of 1st/2nd/3rd place racers in. Race is chip-timed by Rocky Mountain Timing. We are not anticipating cancelling the race for any reason (we raced even during the COVID restrictions of 2020), but if we do, we will refund the entire amount of the entry fee. But we're not cancelling!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Dolores, 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
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Boggy Draw Beat Down 2026 — Dolores, CO takes place on August 1, 2026. The race is held in Dolores, Colorado.
Where is Boggy Draw Beat Down 2026 — Dolores, CO held?
Boggy Draw Beat Down 2026 — Dolores, CO is held at 507 Central in Dolores, Colorado.
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