Chili Chase
Chili Chase is a trail running and running race on October 17, 2026 in Durango, CO, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (81 days to go)
- Location
- 1205 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO
- Price
- $40
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
An exhilarating day of trail running and delicious chili! Durango's only trail running event through Overend Mountain Park that starts with a trail run over Hogsback and ends with a Chili Cookoff! Presented by The Durango Running Club & Backcountry Experience, and benefitting The Good Food Collective.
Registration for runners opens Aug 1, 2026 for this ~6.5/7 mile spicy trail run. More details on the course to come.
Chili Chefs can enter the cookoff for free! To enter, email info@BCEXP.com and bring your best chili for a chance to go home with the Chili Cookoff Champion Belt.
Approximate course map: here
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
64°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Durango.
Host City
About Durango, CO
City Elevation
7,248 ft
Nearest Airport
DRO
Durango La Plata County Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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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.
Coming Up
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Chili Chase
Oct 17, 2026