Although the air will be noticeably thin at the starting line, Echo Lake's 10,600 feet of elevation is just the beginning. The climb totals nearly 4,000 vertical feet - much of it above treeline - as you make your way 14.5 miles to the finish line located at the summit of one of the most recognizable peaks on Denver's mountain skyline - 14,264 foot Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans). Learn about the name change by clicking here. . Be inspired!!! Join us on June 28, 2026 for another memorable run. Spectators will include Bighorn Sheep, Marmots, and Mountain Goats - maybe even a few people!!! There are two options in 2026: The Ascent is a one-way 14.5 mile climb from Echo Lake the summit of Mt. Blue Sky. the Round Trip is just as it sounds -- you will run to the top, then run back down.
14.5 Miles: Race Shirt
29 Miles: Race Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.5 Miles | $125.00 | Nov 27 | Dec 2 |
| $135.00 | Dec 2 | Jan 1 | |
| $145.00 | Jan 1 | Mar 16 | |
| $155.00 | Mar 16 | Jun 1 | |
| $175.00 | Jun 1 | Jun 28 | |
| 29 Miles | $135.00 | Nov 27 | Dec 2 |
| $145.00 | Dec 2 | Jan 1 |
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| $155.00 | Jan 1 | Mar 16 |
| $165.00 | Mar 16 | Jun 1 |
| $185.00 | Jun 1 | Jun 28 |