The Box Canyon 30K is a scenic and tough loop through the high country of Telluride, Colorado. Runners will leave Telluride heading East towards Bridal Veil Falls. Ascending a rough double track runners will pass by the iconic Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Plant and ascend into upper Bridal Veil Basin. Vast alpine meadows await runners as they move to the high point of the course on Wasatch Junction at 13,000ft. Looking into Upper Bear Creek runners will descend dreamy singletrack and making their way to Wasatch Connector trail for their final ascent to the top of Telluride Ski Resort. Runners will finish descending Telluride Ski Resort back into town. This is a high alpine mountain race with roughly 5,800 ft. of vertical gain on varied terrain, come prepared!
The Box Canyon 10 Mile race is a stunning loop through the high country of Telluride, Colorado. Racers will ascend the deep canyon of Bear Creek, gaining elevation until treeline where they will ascend to the top of the Telluride Ski Resort. Massive views await runners with 360-degree sights deep into the San Juan Mountains. Runners will then descend along double track and singletrack through the ski resort finishing back in the town of Telluride. This 10 mile race with ~3,500 ft of total elevation gain showcases the best of Telluride!
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Bib pick up is Friday before raceday from 3-6PM at the Jagged Edge Equipment Garage (which is located in the alley behind the store) and on raceday at the start line-Oak street Gondola plaza. If you decide to pick up your bib on Saturday please make sure you arrive at least 20 minutes before your assigned start time. We will be doing a traditional start by distance. 6:30 start for 30k and 7 am start for 10 mile. You will need to check in at the start line, for safety reasons we need to know who is on the course. Please know this is a mountain race we are starting early to try and avoid having runners overly exposed to possible afternoon storms. You are responsible for carrying rain gear and warm clothes. Our storms can be light rain to hail, so come prepared. Jagged Edge Mountain Gear Location: https://goo.gl/maps/KV3EG6w1YpsUtNaf9 Start/ Finish Line Location: https://goo.gl/maps/xCkgiMWrWwVsVVRm9
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Refunds If you cannot make the race and must cancel your registration, you are eligible for a 70% refund if you cancel 30 or more days before the race date. After this date, no refund can be provided. You must do this through Ultrasingup by going to your registration history, or via the "Edit" link on your receipt. Rollovers If you wish to carry over your registration to the following year, you are eligible for an 80% discounted entry the upcoming year. You may do this up until the race date. If you wish to use this option, contact us and let us know you’d wish to rollover your registration to next year. Transfers If you would wish to transfer your registration to someone else, contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Results are posted on Ultrasignup no later than 48 hours after the event finishes.
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Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 30K
Type — Running
06:30
$80.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 16.1K
Type — Running
07:00
$60.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Telluride.
Learn more about the host city, Telluride.
Telluride is in the southern Rocky Mountains approximately 100 miles from Four Corners, the intersection of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Telluride is home to the Telluride Ski Resort, and home of an independent film festival.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for Box Canyon Trail Races.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Willie Milam | '22 | 2:49:33 | |
| 🥈 | Logan Moore | '22 | 2:51:12 | |
| 🥉 | Ryan Becker | '22 | 2:57:59 | |
| 4 | Simon Kearns | '23 | 3:01:40 | |
| 5 | Timmy Parr | '20 | 3:01:45 | |
| 6 | Spencer Keating | '25 | 3:02:23 | |
| 7 | Nick Coury | '25 | 3:15:58 | |
| 8 | Chris Howe | '21 | 3:16:01 | |
| 9 | Matthew Bernard | '23 | 3:19:48 | |
| 10 | Tanner Small | '22 | 3:22:06 |
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