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Continental Divide Trail Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Continental Divide Trail Run race photo
Continental Divide Trail Run race photo
Continental Divide Trail Run race photo
Continental Divide Trail Run race photo
Steamboat Springs
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Race date in 317 days
Aug 21, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Steamboat Springs · 50km
Entry fee
$130From the 2026 edition
2027Date Aug 21, 2027 · Entry Jan 1, 2027 ~
2026Date Aug 29, 2026 · Entry ~ Mar 16, 2026 · Entry fee $30 · Start 06:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Continental Divide Trail Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A trail race held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA.

Distances include 5 miles, 16 miles, and 50K.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Continental Divide Trail Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2024 Continental Divide Trail Run

Kandu Timing

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Continental Divide Trail Run — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Continental Divide Trail Run course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
START

2305 Mount Werner Cir,, Steamboat Springs, CO

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Runners start · local time — 06:00 50K · 08:00 16 miles · 08:15 5 miles

The 5 Mile, 16 Mile, and 50K events are held together.

Start line is located at 2305 Mount Werner Cir,, Steamboat Springs, CO, and the start time is 6:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (60°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Continental Divide Trail Run race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Gondola Transit Center, Steamboat Springs (served by SST Green Line, Regional, and Night Line free buses)

Race starts and finishes at the Steamboat Ski Area base, which is directly served by the Gondola Transit Center —

Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) is a free public bus system with multiple routes terminating there.

Unusually transit-accessible for a trail ultra;

unlike most other races in this batch.

Getting to the finish

Gondola Transit Center, Steamboat Springs (same as start)

50K starts at 6:00am, 16-mile at 8:00am, 5-mile at 8:15am;

SST bus schedules should be checked for early-morning service as the free system may not run that early.

More details

No dedicated race shuttle found beyond the free citywide SST bus system serving the ski area base

Stations & transport near the venue

Steamboat Springs Transit's in-town fixed routes are entirely fare-free, so no card or ticket is needed to get around downtown Steamboat once there.

The Continental Divide Trail course, however, starts outside the free route network (near the high mountain passes),

so a car or rideshare is still needed for race-day access to the trailhead.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

50K course starts at the base of Steamboat Springs Ski Resort and climbs approximately 3,500 feet over the first 7-plus miles,

with much of the course at elevations around 3,000 m (10,000 feet).

Total elevation gain is approximately 5,500 feet, making high-altitude acclimatization and pace management especially important.

The 50K starts at 6:00 AM.

Times are local to Steamboat Springs. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Steamboat Springs car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Steamboat Springs Airport Transfers (GetTransfer)

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Bear Claw 104 - True Ski-in Ski-out Access, Slope Views & Winter Shuttle!

Accommodation · 884m

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Hotels near the Continental Divide Trail Run start line in Steamboat Springs

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Bear Claw 104 - True Ski-in Ski-out Access, Slope Views & Winter Shuttle!

Accommodation · 884m

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Steamboat Springs car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Steamboat Springs Airport Transfers (GetTransfer)

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Total cost and budget for Continental Divide Trail Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Continental Divide Trail Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Steamboat Springs runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Continental Divide Trail Run

FAQ
How much is the Continental Divide Trail Run 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $30.

When does Continental Divide Trail Run 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, August 21, 2027 in Steamboat Springs, CO, United States.

What distances does Continental Divide Trail Run 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Continental Divide Trail Run 2027 start?

2305 Mount Werner Cir,, Steamboat Springs, CO. (From the 2026 edition)

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