10k at 10,000 Feet
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Distance
- 10k · 5k
From the Organizer
Voted best 10k in the state of Colorado by Colorado Runner Magazine in 2010!
This is a challenging trail run with beautiful terrain and breathtaking scenery. The 10K race begins at 10,000 ft at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass. The course begins by heading uphill on USFS dirt roads and 2 track, and then then heads downhill on single-track, ending on a cross country single-track. The total elevation gain and loss are about ~1,200 feet each.
*Although this race is listed as a 10k, the actual distance comes out to 6.8 miles. We will have one aid station on the course about 3.4 miles in (the 5k race option does not have an aid station). We HIGHLY recommend that you bring your own water.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Steamboat Springs, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Steamboat Springs, CO
Elevation
7,244 ft
Nearest Airport
HDN
Yampa Valley Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 126 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 10k at 10,000 Feet, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- 10k at 10,000 Feet
- Date
- September 6, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 10k at 10,000 Feet?
- 10k at 10,000 Feet is a running race held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on September 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 10k at 10,000 Feet?
- Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado at Summit of the old Rabbit Ears Pass Road, Monument Parking lot, Steamboat Springs, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 10k at 10,000 Feet?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
10k at 10,000 Feet
Sep 6, 2026