Crested Butte Mountain Runners: Fun Runs & Races

All club runs are free! A series of trail runs from May through September are put together by the CB Mountain Runners and are open to runners of all abilities. As the name states, these are fun runs, not races, and include refreshments and socializing after each event. A $75 annual membership includes a lot of goodies. For more information, visit the website.

Featured Run – 9/30

Emma Coburn’s Elk Run 5k

  • Saturday, Sept 30th
  • Registration is $50
  • 5k starts and ends on Elk Ave
  • Proceeds go to local non-profit Living Journeys

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Join us for the 7th edition of Emma Coburn’s Elk Run 5k! Race in person in Crested Butte, Colorado to run in paradise at 9,000ft elevation or participate virtually anywhere in the world. Our aim is to provide an epic race day experience for everyone while raising money for a great local charity. In total, we have raised $265,000 for Living Journeys, a charity that supports local residents who are battling cancer. The 2023 Elk Run 5k will be run in honor of Emma’s mom, Annie, who passed away in January 2023 after a three year battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. We hope to make Annie proud!

2023 Schedule of Trail Runs

Date/TimeLocationDistance
June 17, 9amWalrod Gulch Summer Solstice Run6 miles
June 23, 6pmLupine Loop6 miles
June 29, 6pmSnodgrass Run4 miles
July 8, 830amBaxter Gulch11.4 miles
July 15, 8amGrin & Bear It Green Lake run15k & 25k options
July 19, 6pmSkyland Loop Run & BBQ4 & 6 mile options
July 29, 6pmLiving Journeys Trail Runs10k & 1/2 Marathon
August 5, 8:30amMiddle Cement & Waterfall Cutoff11.7 miles
August 12, 8:30amStrawberry9.8 miles
August 26, 8amScarp Ridge - Mt. Emmons8 miles
September 2, 6amSummer Grand Traverse40 miles
September 17, 8amCart to Cart10 or 19 miles
September 30, 10amEmma Coburn's Elk Run 5k5k
September 27, 6pmPeanut Lake/Lower Loop4 or 6 miles

$75 annual membership in the Crested Butte Mountain Runners includes gear, parties, food, discounts, and more.