
From the Organizer
Colorado’s premier mountain fitness competition and festival
Testing real-world outdoor performance to crown the West’s most capable athletes. An 8 exercise mountain fitness event ranging from running, heavy carries, pulling & pushing weight and much more!
Bigger. Better. Built for more.
More distance, more challenges, and an even stronger test of real-world performance.
After the success of last year, we’re fired up to bring it back, this time at the Backcountry Wilderness Area in Highlands Ranch.
Keep an eye out for early entry access for RMS members and returning competitors.
More details dropping all throughout May.
Community-driven, sponsor-backed, with cash prizes for top finishers.
AUGUST 1 , 2026 (7am-12pm)
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
-LOADED SWAG BAGS FOR COMPETITORS
-VENDOR VILLAGE WITH ELITE BRANDS
-MAJOR SPONSORS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT
-$$$ CASH PRIZES FOR 1 , 2 , 3 PLACE
Events
Weather
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
87°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marston Fltr Plt, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
45,092
as of 2023
Elevation
5,445 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Rocky Mountain Strength Rendezvous, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
54
Days to train
Coming Up
Stepping Stone 5K
Less than a mile away
The Bullfrog Splashdown
Less than a mile away
HRCA Happy Hour Half K
Less than a mile away
Before The Fourth 5k
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
2026 Rocky Mountain Strength Rendezvous
Aug 1, 2026