Crested Butte Ultra Crested Butte is known for having some of the best trails in the country and runners get to experience it all at Crested Butte Ultra! Traversing through the Gunnison National Forest, runners will be amazed at the wide open views! Single track trails take runners through beautiful mountain meadows and up to stunning mountain ridges. At the lower elevations, stunning wildflowers set against mountain backdrops will greet runners as they work their way up the course. Fall foliage rivaling New England will distract them from the heart pumping climbs. Come enjoy a weekend getaway in this quintessential mountain town! Check out the race website for: Packet Pickup Times and Location Race Guide Race Maps Aid Station Information Cutoff Times Driving Directions FAQs Travel Information Cancelation Information
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
06:00
$240.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 55K
Type — Running
07:00
$220.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 35K
Type — Running
08:00
$185.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Crested Butte.
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Crested Butte is a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains region of Southwestern Colorado. Crested Butte is a destination for skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor activities.
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All-time top performances and historical records for Crested Butte Ultra.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Brian Martin | '24 | 8:28:50 | |
| 🥈 | Justin Watkins | '23 | 8:29:52 | |
| 🥉 | Tim Shepard | '22 | 8:41:01 | |
| 4 | Eric Young | '22 | 8:52:26 | |
| 5 | Andy Sivanich | '22 | 8:53:51 | |
| 6 | Alastair Thurlbeck | '23 | 9:03:56 | |
| 7 | Nathan Haley | '24 | 9:05:43 | |
| 8 | Brennan Fife | '25 | 9:07:33 | |
| 9 | Aj Cohen | '22 | 9:15:35 | |
| 10 | Daniel Jensen | '22 | 9:32:30 |
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