Beas Knees Citizens' Race and National High School Trail Championships
Beas Knees Citizens' Race and National High School Trail Championships is a trail running and running race on July 25, 2026 in Salida, CO, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Location
- Riverside Park, Salida, CO
- Price
- $35
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
The National High School Trail Championship (NHSTC) is a 5.4 mile trail race for high school athletes and includes 2026 high school graduates and incoming freshmen. The tenth running of the NHSTC will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Salida, Colorado. The race will feature switchbacks, climbs, descents and rocks to give athletes the opportunity to showcase their strength, finesse and trail running prowess.
Not an incoming high school freshman, an outgoing high school senior or somewhere in between? Not to worry. The Beas Knees, a citizens race, has you covered and will allow you to test your trail running on the very 5.4 mile course that will serve as the National High School Trail Championships later that morning. The Beas Knees will set off in the cool morning, mountain air at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
90°
Low
59°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
53%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Salida, CO
Population
5,786
as of 2023
City Elevation
7,090 ft
Nearest Airport
GUC
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport · 51 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 73 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Beas Knees Citizens' Race and National High School Trail Championships
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- Riverside Park, Salida, CO
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
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Beas Knees Citizens' Race and National High School Trail Championships
Jul 25, 2026