Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run takes place at 210 East Sackett Avenue in Salida, Colorado on November 27, 2026. The event offers two distance options: a 1-mile run and a 5-mile run, making it accessible to runners at different fitness levels. The race starts at 10:00 AM. Entry fees range from $10 to $55 depending on registration timing and distance selected. Salida sits at elevation in the Colorado Rockies, so runners should account for altitude when training and pacing for this event. If you're traveling to the area for the race, you'll want accommodation within reasonable distance of the venue for easy morning logistics.
From the Race Organizer
Registration for this year's Christmas Mountain Run will open on June 1! There will be a new 5 mile race course this year, taking place on city and county roads and concrete pedestrian paths. The 1 mile course will remain the same. Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the lighting of Christmas Mountain in Salida with a 5 mile and 1 mile race! The 5 mile course begins and ends by Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Race course is very scenic and mostly flat (around 215 feet of elevation gain) and takes place on city and county roads and concrete pedestrian paths. This event is designed for all runners, and we encourage all ages and abilities to come out! Packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards will also take place at the Salida Scout Hut in Riverside Park in downtown Salida. Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown Salida for the lighting of Christmas Mountain. Festivities in town associated with this event include the annual Christmas Mountain parade, which begins at 6pm. This is one of Salida's biggest and most celebratory nights each year. The goals of this event are to encourage health, fitness, fun, and community connection around the Thanksgiving holiday; to offer another competitive racing opportunity in Chaffee County; and to raise money during the holiday season for the Chaffee County Community Foundation. Prize money will be offered to the top finishers: top 3 M/F overall ($150/$100/$75), along with the first place M/F masters runner ($100). There will also be a one mile run, which will begin at approximately 10:05am. Participants will run down Sackett Avenue, turn around after 1/2 mile, and head back to the finish line. This race will be timed, all competitors will receive a participant ribbon, and post race snacks are included. For more information or if you're interested in sponsoring or volunteering at this event, please contact Kristy Falcon at christmasmountainrun@gmail.com .
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Salida, 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
When is Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run 2026 — Salida, CO?
Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run 2026 — Salida, CO takes place on November 27, 2026. The race is held in Salida, Colorado.
Where is Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run 2026 — Salida, CO held?
Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run 2026 — Salida, CO is held at 210 East Sackett Avenue in Salida, Colorado.
Where can I find hotels near Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run 2026 — Salida, CO?
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