Colorado 24 Hour Run 2026 — Fort Collins, CO

Welcome to the Colorado 24 Hour Run! We aim to provide a fun, welcoming race experience that allows everyone to find a challenge, no matter where you’re at on your running journey. Want to see how far you can go in 6, 12 or 24 hours? Or achieve a new furthest distance? What about setting your fastest marathon, 50K or more? You’ve got the time and opportunity with a fully supported 1mi dirt loop that is easy on the eyes and feet. Come run for a day and/or a night and cheer on others as we strive together for our personal bests. We aspire to not only offer a first-class running experience on the most scenic flat one-mile dirt loop you’ll find in Colorado, but also a top-notch post-race experience that will leave your bellies full and the stories flowing. Start : Colorado Youth Outdoors - Swift Ponds Campus , Fort Collins, CO. Duration : 24 Hours, 12 Hours, 6 Hours Elevation : 4,826' Terrain : 100% dirt road Fauna : Raptors, Cranes, Geese, Ducks, Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Perch, Bluegill Registration Cap : 300 Date : Nov 7-8, 2026 Course Open : 8:00am - 8:00am Pertaining to the mid-race change from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time, all race clocks will stay on race time (aka DST) until the conclusion of the event. Welcome to the Colorado 24 Hour Run! We aim to provide a fun, welcoming race experience that allows everyone to find a challenge, no matter where you're at on your running journey. Want to see how far you can go in 6, 12 or 24 hours? Or achieve a new furthest distance? What about setting your fastest marathon, 50K or more? You've got the time and opportunity with a fully supported 1mi dirt loop that is easy on the eyes and feet. Come run for a day and/or a night and cheer on others as we strive together for our personal bests. We aspire to not only offer a first-class running experience on the most scenic flat one-mile dirt loop you'll find in Colorado, but also a top-notch post-race experience that will leave your bellies full and the stories flowing. Registration 24 Hour Race Fees: Dec 15 - April 30: $150 + $10.00 fee May 1 - July 31: $175 + $11.50 fee August 1 - Nov 7: $200 + $13.00 fee 12 Hour Race Fees : Dec 15 - April 30: $125 + $8.50 fee May 1 - July 31: $145 + $9.70 fee August 1 - Nov 7: $165 + $10.90 fee 6 Hour Race Fees : Dec 15 - April 30: $90 + $6.40 fee May 1 - July 31: $105 + $7.30 fee August 1 - Nov 7: $125 + $8.50 fee -- 24 Hour RELAY Race Fees: Dec 15 - April 30: $225 + $14.50 fee May 1 - July 31: $250 + $13.50 fee August 1 - Nov 7: $275 + $14.75 fee 12 Hour RELAY Race Fees : Dec 15 - April 30: $200 + $13.00 fee May 1 - July 31: $225 + $14.50 fee August 1 - Nov 7: $250 + $13.50 fee 6 Hour RELAY Race Fees : Dec 15 - April 30: $175 + $11.50 fee May 1 - July 31: $200 + $13.00 fee August 1 - Nov 7: $225 + $14.50 fee All Relay Team Members must fill out the registration form & sign the waiver, up to a maximum of 6 team members. First person to register / create the team pays the registration fee, and there is no additional fee for additional members. All team members will receive a shirt, finisher award and (of course) burgers, beer, aid & more. Looking to register as a family for a relay? Colorado Youth Outdoors is all about families recreating together in the outdoors, and we're fully on board with that! If you have a team all from the same household, we'd love to give you 25% off your relay registration. Contact us before you register to get that code. What You Get in Return for Your Registration Fee The most scenic flat 1 Mile loop in Colorado Enthusiastic, knowledgeable race staff & volunteers Gender specific race T-shirt Finisher award (including belt buckles for individual 100mi+ achievers!) Free race photos Full-Service Hot Food Aid Station Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and non-alcoholic options are available as part of our standard race fare Medical coverage Real-time results Fundraising Our host, Colorado Youth Outdoors, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. They are all about building relationships through outdoor recreation. We strongly encourage all of our entrants to raise support for CYO as part of their race. Ask friends and family to challenge you with a per-lap donation, or simply make a one-time gift. Runners can also donate as part of their registration. Recognition and awards will be given for the three top fundraisers overall, as well as those achieving $200, $500 and $1000 tiers. Gnar Runners will be donating $0.05 for every lap completed by every runner - so get your booty moving! Colorado Youth Outdoors is where Relationships grow. They teach archery, survival skills, spin & fly fishing, fly tying and shooting sports to teens and their adults. While you and your teen are outside having fun together, they have discussions around participation, appreciation, communication, and dedication. These aren’t just words; they’re action items for building relationships. The goal: Time Well Spent building healthy lifelong relationships. CYO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Swi