Join us for the  Dynafit Vail HillClimb! Named best trail race by Colorado Runner Magazine in 2006 and 2011, the Dynafit Vaill HillClimb tests local, regional and national runners with a historic seven mile climb from Vail Village to Mid-Vail. 

Race participants will race up Vail History as they follow the same course that was once a gravel double-track (now gravel service road) when the HillClimb began. Between the history, views and Gondola ride down, this course has become a favorite among trail running enthusiasts!

If you have family and friends who want to cheer you on at the finish line, please pick up passes for them when you pick up your bib! They must be on the gondola between 7-7:30 a.m. SHARP.  Gondola 1 will ONLY be uploading race staff and spectators from 7-7:30 a.m. After 7:30 a.m. they would need to wait until the gondola opens to the public at 9:30 a.m. and purchase a ticket.

Course Map

Race participants will follow the historic gravel double-track route, now gravel service road, that the original Vail HillClimb followed (with minor adjustments).

The Race begins in front of Vail's Mountain Haus. Racers will make a right turn onto Vail Vallley Drive, quickly followed by another right turn onto Gore Creek Drive. Racers will run through Vail Village and turn right onto Willow Road. Continue straight (West) onto Beaver Dam Road. Turn left onto West Forest Road, and then right onto Rockledge Road. Racers will turn right, onto the dirt service road called Mill Creek Road and accend to the First Aid Station at the Mill Creek Road / Gitalong Road (Main Vail) Split.

Racers will turn right and continue up Gitalong Road (Main Vail), and turn left and the next road split to continue up Vail Mountain. Stay Gitalong Road (Main Vail) for three more switch backs and turn left at the next road split to continue accending to Mid-Vail. Racers will stay on the Gitalong Road (Main Vail) to the next Aid Station located at Lift #2, make a right turn at this road split. Racers will continue up the dirt service road for two miles before arriving at the 3rd and final aid station.

Racers will then traverse across Vail Mountain for the last 1.5 miles and finish at beautiful Mid-Vail.

Aid Stations will be available on course at mile 2.1, 3.8 and 5.9. 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.

Thanks to BAR-U-EAT, there will be BAR Bites at Aid Stations to give your body the carbohydrates needed to power your perforance. These BARS will also be available at the finish to give your body some healthy nutrients to help it recover!

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.  

BAR-U-EAT is providing each racer gets a BAR when they pickup their bib. Made locally, in Steamboat Springs, these BARs are packed with dates, oats and local honey to give your body the TLC it needs to power up Vail Mountain and whatever other adventures life finds!

Friday, July 5: Racers can pick up their race numbers or register ahead of time from 3 to 6 p.m. at Vail's Mountain Haus. Please park in the Vail Village parking structure. Parking is free in the summer!

Saturday, July 6: Race day bib pickup and registration will also be available Vail's Mountain Haus adjacent to the covered bridge from 6 to 6:50 a.m. 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!

Individual Rates: $38 pre-registration, $45 week-of registration, $55 day-of registration

Student Rates (ages 13-17): $25 pre-registration, $30 week-of registration, $37 day-of registration

All Beaver Creek Summer Solstice 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.

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

• 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.

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!

https://vailrd.specialdistrict.org/race-results-dynafit-vail-trail-running-series

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