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Creede Mountain Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Creede Mountain Run race photo
Creede Mountain Run race photo
Creede Mountain Run race photo
Creede Mountain Run race photo
Creede Mountain Run race photo
Creede
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U.S. Department of Agriculture · Public domainUnknown authorUnknown author · Public domainTim Engleman from Saxonburg, PA · CC BY-SA 2.0Jerry R. DeVault KSUJD · CC BY-SA 2.5Andreas Feininger · Public domainKatecreederep · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Creede · 50km
Entry fee
$120From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 5, 2026 · Entry fee $20 · Start 07:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Creede Mountain Run race photo
U.S. Department of Agriculture · Public domain
Creede Mountain Run race photo
Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
Creede Mountain Run race photo
Tim Engleman from Saxonburg, PA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Creede Mountain Run race photo
Jerry R. DeVault KSUJD · CC BY-SA 2.5
Creede Mountain Run race photo
Andreas Feininger · Public domain
Creede Mountain Run race photo
Katecreederep · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Creede Mountain Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Started in 1987, marking summer's end and fall's beginning in a small mountain town.

Run the Colorado San Juan range with events 2 miles, 12 miles, 22 miles, 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.

Creede Mountain Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 1
Hannah Hartzell
“I ran the 12-mile race in Creede a few weeks ago and had a wonderful experience!”

Hannah Hartzell tackled steep climbs and descents on the Creede Mountain Run's 12-mile course and enjoyed the relaxed feel of a small-town race. A lack of signs just before finish caused some confusion, but they described the overall experience as enjoyable.

Read the original on WeeViews

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Finisher vlog

Darrah Blackwater · Finisher vlog

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 Creede Mountain 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

2 Miler 17 & Under

Entry cost $20

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 2 Miler Adult

2 Miler Adult

Entry cost $30

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Creede Mountain Run course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
START

Creede, CO

Start · Google Maps
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Events are 50K, 22 Miler, 12 Miler, 2 Miler 17 & Under, and 2 Miler Adult.

The start is at Creede, CO at 7:30 a.m. local time.

Course is loop returning to start.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Creede Mountain 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 startNo public transit; start is on Main Street in the town of Creede, CO, a remote San Juan Mountains mining town
  • Transit cardCreede Mountain Run is based in Creede, a small remote mountain town in southern Colorado with no public…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; start is on Main Street in the town of Creede, CO, a remote San Juan Mountains mining town

Creede is a small historic mining town at 8,850 ft elevation; race starts on Main Street with local shops/cafes nearby, but there is no bus or rail service to or within Creede. Remote San Juan Mountains town with no public transit access; nearest airports/transit hubs are hours away by car.

Car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Main Street, Creede, CO

Longer distances (22-mile, 50K) loop out to the Continental Divide and Willow Creek Canyon before returning to the Main Street finish.

Map

Transit card

Creede Mountain Run is based in Creede, a small remote mountain town in southern Colorado with no public transit. No dedicated transit card system applies; visitors need a car for the mountainous approach roads.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
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.

Creede is a mountain town with no public transportation, so travel by personal vehicle or rental car is required.

The nearest airport and transportation hubs are several hours away by car, and there is no organizer shuttle.

Start line is located on the town's Main Street at an elevation of approximately 8,850 feet.

Registration closes on August 30, 2026.

Entry fee costs $120 for the 50K, $100 for the 22 Mile, $60 for the 12 Mile, $30 for the adult 2 Mile,

and $20 for the 2 Mile for participants age 17 and under, plus a separate processing fee.

Times are local to Creede. 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.

Hotels near the Creede Mountain Run start line in

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.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Creede with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Creede.

Total cost and budget for Creede Mountain Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Creede Mountain Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Creede runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Creede Mountain Run

FAQ
When does Creede Mountain Run 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 5, 2026.

How much is the Creede Mountain Run 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $20.

What distances does Creede Mountain Run 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Creede Mountain Run 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Creede Mountain Run 2027 start?

Creede, CO. (From the 2026 edition)

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