Pre-run the course before the signs with Ride W/ GPS! Use the digital map to follow to route and stay on course!

Physical maps are available at the race.

10K:

• The race begins at Mid-Vail, at the top of Gondola One
• Run Northwest along Eagle's Nest Road
• Turn left at the road split and continue to aid station #1
• Turn right onto the Grand Traverse Trail, just beyond aid station #1
• Traverse across Game Creek Bowl
• Make a sharp left turn at the Grand Traverse Connector and ascend to Wildwood
• Run past aid station #2 and straight across Wildwood onto Kinnikinnick Trail
• Stay on Kinnikinnick and desend back to Mid-Vail and the finish

5K:

• The race begins at Mid-Vail, at the top of Gondola One
• Run Northwest along Eagle's Nest Road
• Turn left at the road split and continue to aid station #1
• Turn left onto Grand Escape Trail
• Continue straight past the first turnoff to Meadow's Loop
• Left at the second entrance to Meadow's Loop and descend to Mid-Vail and the finish

Water will be available at all aid stations to quench your thirst or cool you off!

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 Vail 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, July 4: Racers can pick up their race numbers or register ahead of time from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lululemon in Vail Village. Please park in the Vail Village parking structure. Parking is free in the summer. Carpooling is recommended.

Saturday, July 5: Race day bib pickup and registration will be available in front of Gondola One from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Participants and spectators will then ride Gondola One up to the race start at Mid-Vail. Race participants MUST ride the gondola by 7:30 a.m. to make it to the race start on time.

Due to the early morning start we HIGHLY recommend you pick up your bib or register Friday afternoon. Please park in the Vail Village parking structure. Parking is free in the summer!

10K & 5K @ 10,000' Rates

*Day-of registration is available in person only.

Prices increase on Sunday, July 13, 2025.  Register Now!

All Vail 10K & 5K @ 10,000' Trail Race 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.

Parking

Please park in the Vail Village Parking Structure. Parking is free during the summer. Carpooling is recommended.

Race Start

The Race begins in Mid-Vail at 8:00 a.m.. Registration will be located in front of Gondola One in Vail Village. Participants can use their racer bibs to ride Gondola One up to the race start at Mid-Vail.

Participants must load Gondola One no later than 7:30 a.m. to arrive at the start on time. Racers' bibs are your lift ticket to ride up, so don't forget to pick it up!

Spectators

Spectators may pick up a free gondola voucher at the registration table to ride Gondola One to Mid-Vail. The Gondola will ONLY be running from 7 to 8:15 a.m., afterwards it will be closed to the public until 9:30 a.m. when you can purchase a lift pass.

If necessary, please allow race participants and staff to load ahead of you to get to the race start.

Following the race, awards & prizes will be presented at the race finish!

• 10K 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, Masters 40-59, 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 Vail Trail Running Series.

Food

Enjoy some delicious donuts & fresh fruit from Northside Kitchen after the race.

Check out Race Results & Photos on the Race Results Webpage.

10K Record

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5K Record

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