The 5th Annual Christmas Mountain 5 Mile and 1 Mile Run is scheduled for Friday, November 28 in Salida, CO. Race begins at 10am, giving participants time to sleep in after Thanksgiving, and then relax with friends and family before heading back to downtown Salida for the Parade of Lights and the lighting of Christmas Mountain.
The 5 Mile race course is very scenic, mostly flat, and takes place on roads and gravel or concrete pedestrian paths. Packet pickup, post race drinks and snacks, and awards will also take place at the Salida Scout Hut in downtown Salida. Prize money ($150, $100, $75) will be offered to the top 3 M/F overall, along with the first place M/F masters runner ($100 – ages 40+). The top 3 in each age group will also be awarded unique race themed prizes. The 1 mile race course is an out and back on Sackett Avenue. Cost is only $10 if you pre-register to enter the timed 1 mile run.
The goals of this event are to encourage health, fitness, fun, and community connection around the Thanksgiving holiday; to offer another competitive racing opportunity in Chaffee County; and to raise money during the holiday season for the Chaffee County Community Foundation. Donations received through the race registration process will go directly to CCCF’s Emergency Response Fund.
Registration is now open, and runners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to enter. Race day registration will be available, although runners are encouraged to register online ahead of race day.
For more information or to register, please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Salida/ChristmasMountainRun
Race volunteers are also needed and very appreciated! Please contact Kristy Falcon at if interested or with any questions.
