The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.
THE DREAM
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.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
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.
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.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
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Organizer's pageRACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
From the 2026 edition| Event | Start |
|---|---|
| Ultra | 06:00 |
| Half21.0975km | 10:00 |
| Other12.87km | 10:00 |
We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.
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.
Not yet confirmed in the official race guide
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.
Accommodation · 460m
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Not officially announced yet.
It's expected in September 2027;
the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 26, 2026.
Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $55.
Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)
The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2026 edition)
200 East Stadium Drive, La Veta, CO 81055. (From the 2026 edition)