Run the Rockies Trail 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon

Registration is open for 2026!

Trail Race Event Info

The Run the Rockies Trail 5k, 10k, and half marathon will lead runners through the Frisco Peninsula trails with breathtaking views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range. This is a great course for a first time half-marathoner or runners looking for a fun course that offers single track and dirt road trails. Racers will start and finish at the Frisco Nordic Center.

When

Saturday, August 08, 2026
7:30am

Where

Frisco Nordic Center
616 Recreation Way
Frisco, CO

2026 Registration Fees

Pre-registration for the 2026 Run the Rockies Trail will open on Friday, February 6, and will close at 12:00pm on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as this event will sell out!

If the event does not sell out, day-of registration will be available at packet pick-up from 5:00pm-7:00pm in Slopeside Hall on Friday, August 7 and from 6:30am-7:45am day-of the race, Saturday, August 8, outside Slopeside Hall.

5K

Adult (18+) registration with registration gift – $45
Adult (18+) registration without registration gift – $30
Youth (under 18) registration with registration gift – $35
Youth (under 18) registration without registration gift– $20

10k

Adult (18+) registration with registration gift – $65
Adult (18+) registration without registration gift– $50
Youth (under 18) registration with registration gift – $55
Youth (under 18) registration without registration gift– $40

Half Marathon

Adult (18+) registration with registration gift – $90
Adult (18+) registration without registration gift – $75
Youth (under 18) registration with registration gift – $75
Youth (under 18) registration without registration gift– $60

*Gift only guaranteed to racers who register before July 1, 2026.

Registration fees include a well marked course, stocked aid-stations, professional timing, post race food, and post race beer (racers 21+.) All racers will receive a commemorative gift.

Packet Pickup

Packet and Bib Pick-up for participants that are already registered will be available from 5:00pm-7:00pm inside Slopeside Hall on Friday, August 7 and from 6:30am-7:45am day-of the race, Saturday, August 8, inside Slopeside Hall.

Early bib pickup is encouraged.

All participants must complete an online waiver or they will not receive their bib.

Race Start

The half marathon will start at 7:30am.
The 10k will start at 7:45am.
The 5k will start at 8:00am.
All racers will start at the designated times listed above.

Course Maps

We’re excited to announce that back for 2026, the courses will offer breathtaking views, while incorporating new single track trails for the half marathon runners, as well as a finish along the lakeshore of the Dillon Reservoir for all 5k, 10k, and half marathon runners.

There are multiple junctions along all race courses. The course will be well marked with pink flagging and directional arrows. Additionally, course marshals will be at crucial junctions as well as at aid stations.

Maps and Strava will be updated for 2026 by June 1st, 2026

2025 Run the Rockies Trail 5k Map
- 5k Strava Segment
- We are excited at the possibility of new trail connections and segments and may have them updated by June 1st, 2026. Until then, please see the map above for 2025’s maps.
2025 Run the Rockies Trail 10k Map
- 10k Strava Segment
- We are excited at the possibility of new trail connections and segments and may have them updated by June 1st, 2026. Until then, please see the map above for 2025’s maps.
2025 Run the Rockies Trail Half Marathon Map
- Half Marathon Strava Segment
- We are excited at the possibility of new trail connections and segments and may have them updated by June 1st, 2026. Until then, please see the map above for 2025’s maps.

Competitor Info

1ok runners will have two aid stations located at mile 1.4 and 3.9.

Half marathon runners will have three aid stations located at miles 3.1, 8.3, and 10.9.

5k runners will have no aid stations.

Racers are encouraged to carry their own hydration system. Aid stations will be stocked with water, Skratch hydration mix, fruit, and M&M’s, pretzels, and gummy bears prefilled in single use cups.

Hand sanitizer will be available for racers to use at each aid station.

Awards

Overall: The top three male/female runners in each race will receive a prize (overall winners are not eligible for age category prizes).

Age Category Winners: A prize will be given to the first place winner in each of the following age categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 plus.

Post Race Party

We invite runners and to stick around they’ve crossed the finish line to enjoy a cold beer (must be 21+) and some delicious food. We’ll keep the music playing, and have plenty of space for everyone to hang out on the plaza of Slopeside Hall.