Mountain Marmot Trail Run presented by Durango Running Company
Durango, CO | Saturday, September 26, 2026Registration Open
Have you ever stood at the bottom of a mountain, staring up at the top, thinking to yourself: “I wonder if I could run all the way up there?” Well, now you’re going to find out! The Mountain Marmot Trail Run is an epic trail race. The course is simple — start at the bottom of the mountain… run to the top. Sounds hard? Yeah, it’s going to take some work. But think how great you will feel when you make it to the top! One thing is for sure… You won’t find a more beautiful course anywhere around. You’ll be running some of the most amazing single-track trails in Colorado, right as the Fall colors are just starting to change. The views will be stunning. This is a race you will never forget. And because it’s such an impressive accomplishment, we’ll have a post-race celebration worthy of your effort. Once you cross the finish line, there's great food and beer… all included in your entry fee!
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Prizes
All participants will receive a fantastic finisher's prize worthy of this impressive accomplishment. Top male and female in each age group will receive first place prizes. Each runner will also receive a great race shirt included with your entry fee.
Participant Giveaway
12 Miles: Awesome race shirt. Unisex sizes.
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
12 Miles
$85.00
May 15
Jul 1
$90.00
Jul 1
Aug 16
$93.00
Aug 16
Sep 21
$100.00
Sep 21
Sep 25
Packet Pickup
If possible, please come on Friday as this makes race morning easier for everyone. Friday (day before the race), 4 - 6pm, at Durango Running Company, 473 E. College Drive. Race morning, 7:30 - 8:30am, inside the Ticket Office at Purgatory Resort. Please arrive and check in by 8:30am to ensure that we can get the race started promptly at 9am.
Parking
There is plenty of free parking at Purgatory Resort. From the main lot, you are 100 yards from the base area of the Resort.