August 17 - Dynafit Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K
Presented by: Elevated Dental
Date, Location & Time
Saturday, August 17, 2024 | Arrowhead | Half Marathon: 7 a.m.* | 5K: 8 a.m.
*Date, location and time are subject to change
*Due to construction on the course, the start of the half marathon race has been rerouted onto a single track detour. Because of this, racers will begin in waves based on their age group. Please treat this start as a neutral zone and respect other racers. You’ll have 13 more miles to pass them. The single track will widen out after 0.3 miles to allow racers to pass freely and spread out. If you believe you are one of the fastest in your age group, we recommend you start at the front of your wave.
HALF MARATHON START TIMES
- 7:00 a.m. 19 & under
- 7:02 a.m. 20-29 years old
- 7:04 a.m. 30-39 years old
- 7:06 a.m. 40-49 years old
- 7:07 a.m. 50-59 years old
- 7:08 a.m. 60-69 years old
- 7:09 a.m. 70 & over
Register!
Online Registration | Registration Form
Named a Road-Trip Worthy Race by Outside Magazine
2021 was the first year for this scenic and breathtaking (literally and figuratively) course. The half marathon course challenges racers with 3,000' of elevation gain over 13 miles. Racers will traverse across the beautiful Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, & Beaver Creek Ski Resorts along their incredible network of trails. Keep in mind that this is a world class ski resort and don't be surprised when you run straight down a ski slope!
The 5K is a point-to-point from The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch to Arrowhead, with a whole lot of downhill (940' to be exact)! This is a great 5K for all ages and abilities - runners, sloggers, and walkers! This is the perfect race for those trying to get into 5K, coming in at 5.6K and mostly downhill!
| Time: | Acitivity: | Location: | Address: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday - August 16, 2024 4:00-6:00p.m. | Pre-Race Bib Pickup | Peak Performance Footwear | 97 Main St E103, Edwards, CO 81632 |
| Saturday - August 17, 2024 6:00-7:30a.m. | Registration | Berry Creek Middle School | 1000 Miller Ranch Rd, Edwards, CO 81632 |
| Saturday - August 17, 2024 6:00-7:30a.m. | 5K Shuttles | Berry Creek Middle School | 1000 Miller Ranch Rd, Edwards, CO 81632 |
| Saturday - August 17, 2024 7:00a.m. | Half Marathon Race Start | Arrowhead Village Lawn | 160 Cresta Rd, Edwards, CO 81632 |
| Saturday - August 17, 2024 8:00a.m. | 5K Race Start | The Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch | 0130 Daybreak Ridge Rd, Avon, CO 81620 |
| Saturday - August 17, 2024 9:30a.m. | Awards & Raffle | Arrowhead Village Lawn | 160 Cresta Rd, Edwards, CO 81632 |
Pre-run the course before the signs with Ride W/ GPS! Use the digital map to follow the route and stay on course!
| Distance | 5K | Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| True Distance | 5.6K | 3.5 Miles | 22K | 13.7 Miles |
| Elevation Gain | 223' | 2,924' |
| Elevation Lost | 937' | 2,924' |
| High Point | 8,403' | 9,577' |
| Low Point | 7,431' | 7,431' |
| Aid Station #1 | 3.4 Miles - Arrow Bahn Lift | |
| Aid Station #2 | 6.8 Miles - Village/Elkhorn Split | |
| Aid Station #3 | 10.2 Miles - Ritz Carlton | |
| Running Surface | 100% Unpaved | 99% Unpaved | 1% Paved |
| Max Grade | 9.4% | 16.8% |
Half Marathon:
- The race begins in Arrowhead Village, next to the Arrow Bahn Lift
- Run south up Village to Village Trail
- Turn right onto Arrowhead Mountain Trail
- Continue up the Arrowhead Mountain Trail towards the Alpine Club Yurt
- Turn right just before the top of the Arrow Bahn Lift onto a resort service road called Stirrup & Cabin Fever
- Stay on Cabin Fever past the top of the Bachelor Gulch Lift
- Continue straight onto Daybreak Ridge
- Turn right onto Village to Village Trail
- Turn left onto Elkhorn Trail
- Turn left and run up Leav The Beav to the Ritz Carlton
- Turn right onto Ridge Rider Loop & Bachelor Loop
- Turn right onto Ute Trail and run back to Arrowhead for the Finish!
5K:
- The race begins at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
- Turn right onto Ridge Rider Loop & Bachelor Loop
- Turn right onto Ute Trail and run back to Arrowhead for the Finish!
Half Marathon: There will be three (3) aid stations available at mile 3.4, 6.8, and 10.2. There will be a varietey of salty and sugary snacks to give you the energy you need to power through 13 miles!
5K: There will be NO aid stations for the 5K. There will be water at the 5K start and finish. Please come prepared to carry your own water and snacks on the course
Thanks to Skratch Labs, there will be Skratch Hydration Sport Drink and Skratch Energy Chews at Aid Stations to give you the electrolytes and energy it needs to finish strong.
The Dynafit Trail Running Series is a papercup-less race series. Please keep this in mind when preparing for the race. We highly encourage you to bring your own hydration device or reusable cups.
Thanks to Northside Kitchen, there will be donuts and fresh fruit at race finish for you to refuel!
Friday, August 16: Online registration closes at 3 p.m. on Friday. Racers can pick up their race numbers or register ahead of time from 4 to 6 p.m. at Peak Performance Footwear in Riverwalk at Edwards
Saturday, August 17: Race day bib pickup and registration will ONLY be available at the Berry Creek Middle School Parking Lot from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m.
- Half Marathon racers may park at Berry Creek Middle School and take a VRD shuttle to Arrowhead Village. The shuttle will run from 6:00-6:40 a.m. (race starts at 7:00a.m.)
- 5K racers may park at Berry Creek Middle School and take a VRD shuttle to The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. The shuttle will run from 6:00-7:30 a.m. (race starts at 8:00a.m.)
Dynafit Arrowhead Half Marathon: $52 pre-registration, $60 week-of registration, $70 day-of registration
5K Costs: $32 pre-registration, $40 week-of registration, $45 day-of registration
Student Rates (ages 13-17): $25 pre-registration, $30 week-of registration, $37 day-of registration
All Dynafit Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K participants must sign and return the Vail Resorts Release of Liability Form to participate in the Trail Race. To save you time, you can print the form and bring it with you to bib pickup.
Vail Resorts Release Of Liability FormParking is available at Red Canyon High School and Berry Creek Middle School on Miller Ranch Road, Edwards.
Registration and day-of bib pickup will be located ONLY at the Berry Creek Middle School Parking Lot.
Shuttles:
- 6:00-6:40a.m. - Half Marathon Racers from Berry Creek Middle School to Arrowhead Village. It's 1 mile to the race start at Arrowhead Village if you choose to warm up or walk over instead of riding the shuttle.
- 6:00-7:30a.m. - 5K Racers from Berry Creek Middle School to The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Awards will be presented at the race finish.
- Half Marathon Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
- 5K Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: Juniors 19 and under, Open 20-39, 40-59 and 60 and over
Raffle: All racers will be entered into a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors! Racers must be present to win.
T-Shirts: At race finish, make sure to pick up your custom race t-shirt (cotton or tech material)! There is a large selection of sizes for you to chose from once you finish! We alternate t-shirt material each race for the Dynafit Trail Running Series.
Food: Enjoy some delicious donuts & fruit from Northside Kitchen or a sandwich & chips from Grill on the Gore after you finish your race!
A huge thanks to all of our amazing sponsors for the 2024 Dynafit Vail Trail Running Series!
The VRD's Vail Trail Running Series is yours thanks to our title sponsor Dynafit and our presenting series sponsor, Bloch and Chapleau. Individual race sponsors include Town of Eagle, Town of Minturn, Elevated Dental, East West Hospitality and Mountain Haus. Partners also include Capitol Public House, FirstBank, Steadman Clinic, Central Rockies Mortgage, Jaunt Media Collective, Yeti, Mountain Time Lager, Skratch Labs, Northside, Lululemon, Optic Nerve, Outdoor Tech, Vail Honeywagon, Vail Resorts, Arrowhead, Best Day Brewing, Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co, West Vail Liquor Mart, Kahtoola, Black Diamond, Ciele Athletics and Alpine Wine & Spirits
