Runners at Blue Sky Ascent & Round Trip (formerly the Mt. Evans Ascent) Round-Trip

Blue Sky Ascent & Round Trip (formerly the Mt. Evans Ascent) Round-Trip

Sunday, 23 June 2024· 05:30· Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, US

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About this race

Although the air will be noticeably thin at the starting line, Echo Lake's 10,600 feet of elevation is just the beginning. The climb totals nearly 4,000 vertical feet - much of it above treeline - as you make your way 14.5 miles to the finish line located at the summit of one of the most recognizable peaks on Denver's mountain skyline - 14,264 foot Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans).  Learn about the name change by clicking here..

Be inspired!!!
Join us on June 23, 2024 for another memorable run.
Spectators will include Bighorn Sheep, Marmots, and Mountain Goats - maybe even a few people!!!

There are two options in 2024:  The Ascent is a one-way 14.5 mile climb from Echo Lake the summit of Mt. Blue Sky.  the Round Trip is just as it sounds -- you will run to the top, then run back down.  

 

The course

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Weather on the day

Sun, 23 Jun 2024

Partially cloudy

14.2°C

High / low 24.0° / 8.8°
Humidity 42%
Rain chance 0% · 0.0mm
Wind 31 km/h, gusts 50
UV index 10
Light 05:35 – 20:33

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