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Westminster Trail Races

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Westminster Trail Races race photo
Westminster Trail Races race photo
Westminster Trail Races race photo
Westminster Trail Races race photo
Westminster
US
© ultrasignup.comErie Bard, CC BY-SA 4.0Erie Bard, CC BY-SA 4.0Mikemacey, CC BY-SA 4.0Nyttend, Public domain
Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Westminster · 50km
Entry fee
$150From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 15, 2026 · Entry fee $50 · Start 06:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Westminster Trail Races race photo
© ultrasignup.com
Westminster Trail Races race photo
Erie Bard, CC BY-SA 4.0
Westminster Trail Races race photo
Erie Bard, CC BY-SA 4.0
Westminster Trail Races race photo
Mikemacey, CC BY-SA 4.0
Westminster Trail Races race photo
Nyttend, Public domain
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Westminster Trail Races — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Course loops around Standley Lake in Westminster, Colorado.

The surface is mainly packed dirt, with sections of singletrack and short stretches on bike paths.

There are five race distances, ranging from 3.7 miles to 32 miles.

The highest point on the course is 5,597 feet (about 1,706m) above sea level.

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.

Westminster Trail Races 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.

Westminster Trail Half Marathon

Endurance Race Series

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 Westminster Trail Races — 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
About 12K
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Westminster Trail Races 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 06:30
START

Westminster, CO

Start · Google Maps
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The longest event, the 50K, is a 32-mile loop course around Lake Standley.

A steady climb begins at the 1-mile mark;

total elevation gain is 1,712 feet, and the highest point is 5,597 feet above sea level.

Aid station are provided at three locations.

The 36K is a 22.5-mile loop.

It includes a gentle climb early on, with 1,162 feet of total gain and three aid station.

The 18K is an 11.2-mile loop with a gentle early gradient, 583 feet of elevation gain and three aid station.

The 12K is a 7.7-mile out-and-back course with 464 feet of elevation gain and two aid station.

The 6K is a 3.7-mile out-and-back course with a gentle early climb.

Total elevation gain is 287 feet, and the highest point is 5,450 feet above sea level.

From course, runners can see the lake and the Front Range mountains.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Westminster Trail Races 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 startRTD bus routes 76
  • Transit cardWestminster, CO is in the Denver metro area, where RTD's MyRide reloadable card and Tap-n-Ride contactless…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

RTD bus routes 76/92/100, stop at Wadsworth Blvd & W 87th Dr (~3 min walk to Standley Lake)

Race is held at Standley Lake (10020 W 100th Ave, Westminster, CO), in the Denver metro RTD service area. RTD bus route 76 serves nearby stops roughly 5:12 AM–10:30 PM; no rail station directly at the lake.

Unlike most races in this batch, this one is in a Denver suburb with actual local bus service reasonably close to the venue, though not a short walk.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Standley Lake trailhead area

Course is a lake-adjacent loop combining dirt trail, singletrack, and bike path finishing back at the start/venue area.

Map

Transit card

Westminster, CO is in the Denver metro area, where RTD's MyRide reloadable card and Tap-n-Ride contactless bank-card payment cover buses and the B Line commuter rail (which has a Westminster station); RTD is expanding contactless card acceptance (Amex/Discover) in 2026. The trail race venue itself is a local park not directly at the rail stop, so a short rideshare or drive from transit is typically needed.

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.

The 2026 competition will be held on Saturday, August 15.

The 50K starts first at 6:30 a.m., followed by the 36K at 7 a.m., the 18K at 7:30 a.m., the 12K at 7:45 a.m., and the 6K at 8 a.m.

Bib will be distributed at Runner's Roost in Louisville from 4 to 6 p.m. on August 14th, the day before the competition.

On the day of the competition, on-site registration and Packet Pickup will be held from 5:30 am.

It is a competition run without a cup.

Reusable cups can be purchased at registration and on site on the day of the competition, and you can also bring your own cup.

Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. (mountain time) on Monday, August 10th.

After August 9th, Entry fee will increase and 50K will go from $150 to $165.

There are no refunds or transfer of participation qualifications after submission.

Times are local to Westminster. 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.

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

$77

View on Klook

Denver RiNo Art District, Downtown & Red Rocks Day Tour

$495

View on Klook

Hotels near the Westminster Trail Races 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

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.

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

$77

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Westminster

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 Westminster after the race

Seeing Westminster with the medal on

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

Denver RiNo Art District, Downtown & Red Rocks Day Tour

$495

View on Klook

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

$29

View on Klook

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

Total cost and budget for Westminster Trail Races

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Westminster Trail Races

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Westminster runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Westminster Trail Races

FAQ
When does Westminster Trail Races 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 15, 2026.

How much is the Westminster Trail Races 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $50.

What distances does Westminster Trail Races 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Westminster Trail Races 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Westminster Trail Races 2027 start?

Westminster, CO. (From the 2026 edition)

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