
Pagosa Mountain Chile Cha Cha Trail Races is a trail running and running race on September 26, 2026 in Pagosa Springs, CO, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
🌶️🏃♂️ Pagosa Mountain Chile Cha Cha Trail Race 🏃♀️🌶️
Hit the trails for one of Pagosa’s most flavorful traditions! Choose between the 5K or 10K trail race at Cloman Park, just minutes from downtown Pagosa Springs.
The gentle, low-elevation course winds through beautiful Ponderosa pines with outstanding views of the San Juan Mountains and Pagosa Peak. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or simply enjoying the scenery, this course offers something for runners of all levels.
⏰ Trail races start promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Once you cross the finish line, the celebration is just getting started! 🎉 Head over to Yamaguchi for the Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic, featuring:
🌶️ Green chile cook-off
🥣 Salsa dip contest
🍺 Beer garden
🍹 Margarita contest
🎶 Live music
☀️ Plenty of small-town fun
📍 Directions to Cloman Park:
Take Highway 160 west from downtown Pagosa Springs. Turn right onto Piedra Road/CR 600 and continue approximately 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Cloman Boulevard at the sign for Archuleta County Airport at Stevens Field. Follow Cloman Boulevard to the end, where you’ll arrive at the park.
Come for the run, stay for the chile, and make a day of it in beautiful Pagosa Springs! 🌄
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
76°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dulce, 22 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,718
as of 2023
City Elevation
7,256 ft
Nearest Airport
DRO
Durango La Plata County Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
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
Pagosa Mountain Chile Cha Cha Trail Races
Sep 26, 2026