• This event is capped at 150 runners, and will fill up.
• Refund Policy: No refunds, deferrals, or transfers. If you cannot run for any reason, please know your entry fee is going to a very good cause: La Plata County Search & Rescue (LPCSAR). Thank you for supporting them! Should the entire event be cancelled, we will offer an option to defer to the following year, or to request a partial refund.
• Because this event benefits LPCSAR, we require all participants to have an active Colorado Search & Rescue (CORSAR) Card. If you do not have one, you may purchase a CORSAR card online for $3.
• KMR takes place through special use permit from the USFS Columbine Ranger District and La Plata County.

The KMR course switches directions each year:

• Clockwise during ODD years (2025, 2027 etc). Click here for clockwise course map and elevation profile.
• Counterclockwise during EVEN years (2026, 2028 etc). Click here for counterclockwise course map and elevation profile.

There is ONE aid station that you will pass through TWO times:

• Aid #1: The Fork, mile 4.2
• Aid #2: The Fork, mile 10.4
• Aid station will provide water and Tailwind. Please carry any additional fuel you may want during the race.
• You MUST carry your own hydration system. We strive to minimize the amount of waste and do not plan to provide cups at the aid station.
• While first-responders are present, response time may be impacted by rugged mountain terrain. Participants are ultimately responsible for any evacuation.

Start Time

• The race begins at 7:30am sharp!
• Please plan accordingly.

Directions, Carpool & Parking

• Driving from Durango (about 30 minutes):
  • Drive 11 miles west of Durango on US-160.
  • Turn north onto La Plata Canyon Road (CR 124) at the Kennebec Café.
  • Proceed 8 miles to La Plata CG (3 miles beyond end of pavement).
  • Do a U-turn at La Plata CG and park on the southbound shoulder of CR 124. (Please DO NOT obstruct traffic on CR 124 and DO NOT obstruct access to La Plata City CG!).
  • Link to Google Maps
• Parking at La Plata CG is extremely limited, so to remain in good favor with the USFS, we are asking runners to carpool.
• You can either:
  • Carpool from town with one or more other runners
  • Park at Mayday and hop in with another runner
  • Park at Mayday and bike or jog the 3 miles up to La Plata CG (good warm-up!)
• Please respect our parking volunteers who will be directing traffic!

Cut-Off Policy

• While we no longer enforce a time-based cut-off, we reserve the right to enforce an emergency cut-off in the event of inclement weather and/or course conditions that pose a danger to runners or volunteers.
• Failing to comply with such a cut-off will result in disqualification, and a permanent ban from this event in future years. Runner and volunteer safety is our top priority.

Awards & Post-Race

• Top three overall male and female finishers will win the highly-coveted, freshly-baked KMR pies!
• We will conduct a raffle for free running shoes from Durango Running Company (thanks, Brett!)
• There will be burritos (Zia Taqueria), beer (Ska Brewing), and other refreshments (Tailwind, Coca-Cola of Durango), and perhaps an opportunity to soak in the river (weather permitting).

Volunteers

• Events like this are impossible without volunteers. Thank you for generously donating your time!
• Please visit the Volunteer page to view and sign up for open positions.