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WILD Wahatoya Runs

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750km
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
La Veta · 50km
Entry fee
$75From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 26, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 23, 2026 · Entry fee $55 · Start 06:00
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About WILD Wahatoya Runs — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The route runs along historic trails of the Cuchara Valley.

The Spanish Peaks of southern Colorado were one of the most prominent landmarks of the American Southwest —

Native American tribes, Spanish and French trappers, gold seekers, and settlers all used these peaks to navigate.

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.

WILD Wahatoya Runs 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.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter WILD Wahatoya Runs — 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

WILD Wahatoya Runs 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 06:00
EventStart
Ultra06:00
Half21.0975km10:00
Other12.87km10:00
City center · not the start line

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

START

200 East Stadium Drive, La Veta, CO 81055

50K

The 50K, 1/2 Marathon, and 8 Miler are held together.

Start line takes place in La Veta, CO, with a local start time of 6 a.m.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your WILD Wahatoya Runs 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

Pick up your bib at the expo

A 50K, heavy half marathon, and 8-mile trail race held in La Veta.
Packet pickup information for the 2026 edition has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no train/bus/subway service to La Veta, CO
  • Getting to the finishNone — finish is also within La Veta town limits
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; La Veta, CO is a small rural town in southern Colorado's Spanish Peaks…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no train/bus/subway service to La Veta, CO

The 50K starts in the small town of La Veta itself and runs through the middle of town; while it's a walkable in-town start, there is no scheduled public transit serving La Veta at all. Rural southern Colorado mountain town with no public transit access — fly/drive to the area required.

Per prior edition (Sept 27, 2025)

Getting to the finish

None — finish is also within La Veta town limits

Course finishes on wooded singletrack leading to a dirt town road ending at the Cuchara Yacht Club (a bar/restaurant in town) for the post-race celebration.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; La Veta, CO is a small rural town in southern Colorado's Spanish Peaks area with no public transit. Car access only - a rental car is required to reach the WILD Wahatoya Runs venue.

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 race is divided into three events: the 50K, half marathon (heavy half marathon), and the 8 Miler.

The 50K starts in downtown La Veta, follows rugged trails past dikes, buttes, and mountain terrain with views, and finishes at the Cuchara Yacht Club.

Half marathon starts at the Yacht Club, follows the Dike Trail, a forested singletrack with views of an old ski resort,

then crosses a road and continues onto the Spring Brook Trail loop, which offers views of the Spanish Peaks.

The 8 Miler is a course that goes out and back along the Dike Trail.

Times are local to La Veta. 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 WILD Wahatoya Runs start line in La Veta

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

Total cost and budget for WILD Wahatoya Runs

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about WILD Wahatoya Runs

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

La Veta runners' room

Frequently asked questions about WILD Wahatoya Runs

FAQ
When does WILD Wahatoya Runs 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 26, 2026.

How much is the WILD Wahatoya Runs 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $55.

What distances does WILD Wahatoya Runs 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does WILD Wahatoya Runs 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does WILD Wahatoya Runs 2027 start?

200 East Stadium Drive, La Veta, CO 81055. (From the 2026 edition)

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