Events
Narrow Gauge 10 Mile
Narrow Gauge 5K
Narrow Gauge 1-Mile Kids' Race
Description
Be a part of history -- this is the longest continuously run road race in Colorado! Since 1978, the Narrow Gauge 10 Mile Run has been one of Durango's oldest Memorial Day traditions. This year, we're back at beautiful Santa Rita Park along the Animas River. The 10 Miler will climb from the river trail up to Fort Lewis College with the best views of the La Plata Mountains past Hillcrest Golf course and descend down to Florida Road with it's wide sidewalk that guides runners to Rotary Park and reconnects with the river trail. The 5K race heads north from Santa Rita Park and is an out and back entirely along the roaring Animas River Trail. Parents can join in on the Kids' Fun Run. One of the most exciting weekends of the year; Iron Horse/Memorial Day Weekend.A great race for those who want to make it a biathlon weekend or who are cheering on the bikers on Saturday and want their own footrace on Sunday. We even have a few racers who are doing all three: Narrow Horse 1500 Meter Swim on Friday, The Iron Horse Bike Race on Saturday and a Narrow Gauge Road Race on Sunday! There will be music, food, a sweet T-shirt and a custom 16oz can glass for all 10 mile and 5k racers. Are you a Durango Running Club member? Members get a 10% discount. Make sure you are logged in to your Runsignup account and that your membership is current before registering and the discount will automatically apply.
Race Times:
10 Mile: 8:00 am
5K: 8:10 am
FREE Kids' Fun Run: 9:45 am
Registration Gift:
10 Mile and 5K participants will receive a t-shirt and 16 oz can glass. *Note: Our deadline for t-shirts is Friday, May 3. You can still sign up, but we can't guarantee your size if you register after the deadline, sorry!
Packet Pick-Up:
Packet pick-up will be on Saturday before the race from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Durango Running Company and on race morning at the starting line starting at 7:00am.
Race Contact Info
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Race Course
The start/finish will be at Santa Rita Park, overlooking the beautiful Animas River. Bring your entire family, and they can spend time at the playground or watch the rafts navigate the Whitewater Park while you run. Free parking is available; bike or carpool if you can.
10-Mile Course
The race course is on pavement/sidewalk and runs counterclockwise up to Fort Lewis College, along the rim, and back down along the Animas River Trail. You'll have a half-mile to warm up your legs before you start a slow, gradual climb up to the college campus. Bonus: You'll have accomplished the hardest part of the course before you've hit Mile 2. It's all (mostly) downhill from here!
Expect beautiful mountain views as you circle the Fort Lewis College campus along Rim Drive. At Mile 5, you'll run a fast, fun downhill to Florida Ave. After winding through the Riverview neighborhood, you'll merge onto the Animas River Trail. The remaining 2 1/2 miles follow the river to your finish line at Santa Rita Park.
5K Course
Enjoy the beautiful Animas River along this fast, flat 5K out-and back along the River Trail.
1-Mile Kids' Fun Run
The kids' course will be an out-and-back along the Animas River Trail. Parents and friends are welcome to join! Free prizes for all kids!
Place
Volunteers
Unable to race, but you still want to join the fun? The Narrow Gauge is made possible by our incredible volunteers. No matter what your availability or skills, we would love to have you join our team!
Directions
Santa Rita Park, Durango
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