Winter Park 50K

The Winter Park 50K returns to Winter Park, Colorado on August 1st, offering runners a challenging mountain experience through the scenic trails of Winter Park Resort. This event is known for its rigorous course that starts at an altitude where temperatures can drop into the thirties and ascends to offer breathtaking views of the Continental Divide before descending into town with temperatures reaching into the upper seventies.
Participants will encounter varying terrain, including singletrack trails through lush evergreens and aspen groves, rugged mountain paths, and fast-moving dirt roads. The course is marked by punchy climbs followed by exhilarating descents that showcase the high-altitude beauty of Colorado’s mountains. Aid stations are strategically placed along the route with supplies such as electrolyte drinks, gels, fruits, sandwiches, sunscreen, and basic first aid.
This event has been a tradition in Winter Park for several years, attracting runners from across the country who come to challenge themselves on this unique course. The race supports local efforts by fostering community engagement through its scenic run and celebrating all finishers with awards that recognize their accomplishment at high altitude.
The course itself winds through diverse landscapes, starting directly at Winter Park Resort before navigating a challenging route that blends technical singletrack trails with more forgiving dirt roads. Runners will face steep ascents early on and then enjoy the rhythm of steady descents as they approach town. Aid stations are located throughout to provide runners with necessary nutrition and care.
Weather conditions in August can vary widely, but typical temperatures range from a low of 7.7°C at dawn to an average high of around 15.1°C during midday hours. Runners should expect moderate humidity levels and occasional precipitation that averages about 1.8mm per day with sunshine totaling approximately twelve hours and twenty-four minutes daily.