24-Mile Run
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026 • 5:30AM START AT Telluride Town Park
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 above 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.
This is the same classic 24-mile course that we have run for years. The 24-mile course incorporates some of our favorite sections of trail from the 40-mile course. The course takes you through the lush and forested Bear Creek Preserve, across the stunning ridge traverse from Ajax Peak to Telluride Peak and even gives you a taste of history as you run through the abandoned mining town of Tomboy. The course will cover a variety of terrain that includes jeep roads, forested single track, amazing alpine single and double track, and a loose, rocky, high ridge traverse to Telluride Peak. You will spend the majority of the run above 10,000ft and you will climb over 13,000 ft twice. With a little bit of everything this is a great mountain running challenge for those not wanting to tackle the 40-miler.
24-MILER:
Distance: About 24 Miles (38km)
Start/Finish: Telluride Town Park
Elevation Gain: About 9,000 ft (2,835m)
Overall time limit: 10 hours
Number of Aid Stations: 2, *No Liberty Bell Aid Station for 2026
Aid Stations and Cut Off times:
*Please note that there is NO Liberty Bell Aid Station in 2026
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 24-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 24-mile race.
Recommended Gear:
Headlamp w/ extra batteries
Phone with downloaded GXP file of the course (on your watch is not sufficient)
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.