Hahn’s Peak Vertical Trail Race

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Online registration opens on December 11, 2023.

Online registration closes on Friday, July 5th at 6 pm.

Packet pick up and in person registration is only available at the start line on race day from 7:30-8:30 am.

Registration Fees:

• 18 & over: $40 ($45 after June 6, $50 on race day)
• 17 & under: $15 ($20 on race day)
• Prices do not include RunSignup fees

T-Shirt: $15 (Not guaranteed to be available after June 27th.)

No Refunds: all Steamboat Springs Running Series races benefit local non-profit organizations.

Course Map

The Hahns Peak Hill Climb is an 8 mile out and back trail run that starts at the Quarry Lot (FS550 + HWY 129) north of Hahns Peak Village, CO. The course runs 4 miles up to the top of Hahns Peak and the fire lookout tower built in 1912. The final push to the summit is dominated by a loose rock and talus slope. Chutes will be marked to the summit to ensure a safe ascent and descent. Safety on this slippery slope is essential so please use caution and stay on the marked trail at all times. Racers will turnaround at the tower, following the trail 4 miles back down to the finish line.

The trail is 75% single track, 99% trail, has 2,200 ft. of elevation gain. It is a mix of jeep road, single track and talus slope. This is a challenge course that is not for the faint of heart! Don’t forget to pose for your “jump shot” at the top of Hahns Peak, and keep an eye out for the North Routt Yeti, who some locals swear is lurking in the woods!

The Steamboat Springs Running Series has made a commitment to go cup less so please bring your own water bottles, hydration pack, etc. IMPORTANT: Please remember to bring your hydration pack or self carry water bottle during the race. It will be warm on the race course and especially as you get near the top. We will have an aide station at about mile 2 (ascending and right before the single track) and mile 6 (descending) with water and Honey Stinger products, BUT NO WATER ON THE SUMMIT!

The awards ceremony will be following the race near the start/finish.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place males and females as well as male/female winners in the youth (under 18) division.

Every participant is automatically entered in our prize raffle, which will follow the awards ceremony.

Course Records:

Male: Darren Thomas, 1:05:06 (2019)

Female: Pearson Alspach, 1:22:04 (2019)

2023 Results

2022 Results

2023 Finish Line Video:

2022 Finish Line Video:

Head north out of Steamboat on Hwy 129/Elk River Road. Drive 30 miles north, past Hahns Peak Village and the Columbine Cabins to Forest Rd 550. The Quarry Lot is on the right. Parking may be tight so PLEASE CARPOOL.

Lisa Renee Tumminello: ltumminello@msn.com