14-Mile Run- New Course for 2026!
Sunday, AUGUST 23, 2026 • 7:00AM START AT Oak Street plaza (Base of the Gondola)
You should know... there are sections of this course that are technical, steep and loose. THIS IS A TECHNICAL MOUNTAIN RACE, NOT A TRAIL RUN- participants will be running to altitudes close to 13,000ft on exposed ridgelines and steep, rocky summits. The trails are extremely rocky and at times they can be hard to decipher. There are many sections of this course that will be exposed to falls, potential rockfall and hazardous weather. There will be safety personnel along sections of the route monitoring these hazards but all participants should be responsible for their own safety. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT FOR BEGINNERS. EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
The NEW 14-mile course splits time between the Telluride Ski Area and Bear Creek, climbing to two highpoints above 12,700ft on the Gold Hill and Palmyra Peak. The course will cover a variety of terrain that includes jeep roads, forested single track, a high traverse on Palmyra Peak, a climb to the top of Gold Hill (12,750’), and a stunning descent down Bear Creek. This course will work your lungs with 5,500ft of vertical gain in the first half of the course.
14-mile:
Distance: About 14 Miles (23km)
Start: Oak Street Plaza
Finish: Telluride Town Park
Elevation Gain: About 5,500 ft (1,675m)
Overall time limit: 7 hours
Number of Aid Stations: 2
*Distance, elevation gain, and GPX will be confirmed later this summer (2026).
Aid Stations and Cut Off times:
TMR is a CUPLESS race. please bring your own reusable cup if you plan to drink at the aid stations and finish line.
There will be two fully stocked aid stations along the 14-mile course. All aid stations will be stocked with water, electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, first aid, and super nice volunteers! Please note that these distances are approximate and might not perfectly match the elevation profile above. Cut-off times will be strictly enforced for the safety of the runners and support staff.
Drop Bags:
No drop bags for the 14-mile race.
Recommended Gear:
Headlamp w/ extra batteries
Phone with downloaded GXP file of the course
Hydration system
Calories
Waterproof Jacket
Warm clothing (jacket, gloves, hat)
Sun block
Whistle
Course Markings:
The course will be well marked with flagging tape, ground flags, and directional signs at some intersections. The race organizers will do everything they can to have the course well marked for race participants the day of the event. Runners must follow trail markings and not cut switchbacks. Please be sure to understand the course! This is super important- Despite all our efforts to mark the course really well, some of our route marking have gone missing every year. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND all runners download the course GPX file and have it available on their phone during the run.