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Saturday - April 11th, 2026

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Mountain Ridge Trail Race

21 Mile | Half-Marathon | 10 KM | 5 KM

Highlands Ranch, CO

Mountain Ridge takes place near Highlands Ranch primarily on the Douglas County East-West Regional Trail. This gently rolling course will keep the Heart Rate pumping while offering some of the best views in the front range.

The Mountain Ridge Trail Race will once again start and finish from Mountain Ridge Middle School, and offer 100% dirt trail and single-track trails, with manageable elevation gains.​

Start Times

Saturday, April 11

21 Mile  - 7:00 am
Half-Marathon - 7:30 am
10KM - 8:00 am
5KM - 8:15 am

Bib Pickup

Denver Runners Roost
1685 S. Colorado 
Denver, CO 80222
April 10, 4:30PM-6:30PM


Mountain Ridge High School
10590 Mountain Vista Ridge Highlands Ranch, CO
April 11, 6:15a-8:30am

Volunteer

We need help to make Mountain Ridge Trail Race possible. This is a great way to see your runner on course and help runners get to that finish line! Volunteer perks include Aravaipa race credits and race swag!
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Event Schedule

Reg Opens - 6:15AM

21 Mile Start - 7:00AM
13.1 Start - 7:30AM
10K Start - 8:00AM
5K Start - 8:15AM
Kids Dash - 9:00AM

Race Ends - 1:30PM

Live Tracking

Follow the 2026 Mountain Ridge Trail Race with live split points throughout race weekend.
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Registration closes: Mon, April 6 @ 11:59PM MT

Race Registration

Until 12/14 Until 2/14 Until 4/6 Race Day
21 Mile $100 $115 $130 $140
Half Marathon $90 $105 $120 $130
10K $60 $70 $80 $90
5K $45 $50 $55 $60

*Race shirts guaranteed on race day if ordered by 3/15. Registration also available at Packet Pick-up depending on availability.

NOTE: Prices do not include taxes or Ultrasignup fees.  
Withdrawal Policy

Course Information

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Key Stats
Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026
Start Time | 7:00 am
Time Limit | 6.5 Hours (1:30pm)

Distance | 21.8 Miles

Total Elevation Gain | 2,106 feet

Max Elevation | 6,412 feet

Women's Course Record | Stevie Kremer 2:42:53 (2022)

Men's Course Record | Luke Jay 2:30:41 (2023)

Course Map
CalTopo Course  Map

21 Mile Event Details

Mountain Ridge Trail Race Videos

Results & Photos

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