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.
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 pint glass. *Note: Our deadline for t-shirts was 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, May 25 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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