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Samson's Revenge

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMay 22, 202750km
Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 224 days
May 22, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Estes Park · 50km
Entry fee
$160Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, May 22, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Samson's Revenge race photo
Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Samson's Revenge — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A race held in memory of Samson the elk, an icon of the Rocky Mountains.

The race was created after he was killed by a poacher in 1995.

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.

Samson's Revenge 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.

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.

Samson's Revenge Trail Race in Estes Park, Colorado. Join us for epic mountain adventures year round

CO Mountain Boys

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 Samson's Revenge — 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.

Ultra

Entry cost $160

until May 22, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Trail

Entry cost $139

until May 22, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $112

until May 22, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

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

RACE WEEK

Samson's Revenge course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO

The events are 10K, 25K, and 50K.

The start is at 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO, at a local time of 9:00 a.m.

Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (44°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Samson's Revenge race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Bib pickup

Pick up bib at Estes Park Mountain Shop from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on 21 May, or at start line from 7:30 to 8:30 am on 22 May

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — Estes Park has no train or intercity bus service.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — Estes Park has no train or intercity bus service. The town's free seasonal local shuttle system ('The Peak') has a Brown Route that stops at the YMCA of the Rockies entrance, but that route (along with Blue/Silver/Gold Routes) does not begin operating until July 1 each year — after this race's May date — so it is not running on race day.

Start/finish is at the Administration building, YMCA of the Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO 80511. Access is effectively by car only in late May. Rural mountain venue with no practical public transit for this race date; car access via YMCA of the Rockies is standard.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start (loop courses returning to YMCA of the Rockies).

Same as start.

Map
Source · checked Aug 23, 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.

Entry fee includes a $29 one-day admission fee to the YMCA of the Rockies grounds, which serves as the race venue.

The 10K, 25K, and 50K events all start simultaneously at 9:00 a.m. from the YMCA of the Rockies.

Times are local to Estes Park. 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.

Estes Park Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Spacious Dtwn Estes Park Loft Condo: 4 Mi to RMNP

Accommodation · 218m

9.1/10(21)
View on Booking.com

Denver｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Denver International Airport

$77

View on Klook

Hotels near the Samson's Revenge start line in Estes Park

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.

Spacious Dtwn Estes Park Loft Condo: 4 Mi to RMNP

Accommodation · 218m

9.1/10(21)
View on Booking.com

Charming Estes Park Cabin w/ 2 Private Patios!

Accommodation · 716m

9.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

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.

Estes Park Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Denver｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Denver International Airport

$77

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Estes Park

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Estes Park after the race

Seeing Estes Park with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Denver's Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

$29

View on Klook

Denver RiNo Art District, Downtown & Red Rocks Day Tour

$495

View on Klook

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

Total cost and budget for Samson's Revenge

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Samson's Revenge

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Estes Park runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Samson's Revenge

FAQ
When does Samson's Revenge 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, May 22, 2027 in Estes Park, CO, United States.

How much is the Samson's Revenge 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $160.

What distances does Samson's Revenge 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Samson's Revenge 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Samson's Revenge 2027 start?

2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO.

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