Course
Course Overview
Experience the best of the San Juan Mountains with the Silverton Alpine Runs presented by adidas Terrex. Choose from an 8-miler, marathon, or 50-kilometer run along the breathtaking Alpine Loop. The marathon and 50K courses take runners through the historic mining ghost towns of Howardsville, Eureka, Animas Forks, and Gladstone, with a high point at 12,930 feet atop California Pass and a low point in Silverton at 9,318 feet. Total vertical gain is 3,800 feet for the marathon and 4,100 feet for the 50K. The race starts and finishes in the beautiful Town of Silverton, Colorado.
Race Information
For more details, including course maps, race day schedule, pacer and crew information, race perks, and more, visit the Silverton Alpine website. Please note that race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. For withdrawal options, refer to our Race Withdrawal Policy.
Mountain Duo Challenge
Maximize your adventure weekend with the Mountain Duo Challenge! After tackling the Alpine Loop in any of the Silverton Alpine races, join us for the classic 43rd Annual Kendall Mountain Run on Sunday. Climb to the top of Kendall Mountain in the 12-miler and enjoy stunning views of the Alpine Loop from the summit. If you're up for the challenge, select the Mountain Duo registration option to participate in both races and receive a discount!
Three race combo options:
Silverton Alpine 8 Mile AND Kendall Mountain 12 Mile
Silverton Alpine Marathon AND Kendall Mountain 12 Mile
Silverton Alpine 50K AND Kendall Mountain 12 Mile
Volunteers
We couldn’t produce these trail runs without the support of our amazing volunteers. Whether you want to help with event setup, man an aid station, assist with timing, or help with event breakdown, there’s a spot for you on our team. Volunteer perks include Aravaipa merchandise or race goodies and Aravaipa Race Credits.
Sign up for volunteer opportunities here: [Silverton Alpine Volunteer Form].
Race Information
Anything else you may need to know is located on our Silverton Alpine website! Information on the website includes: course maps, race day schedule, pacer & crew information, race perks, and more.
Race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. For other options, please check out our Race Withdrawal Policy.
Mountain Duo Challenge
After getting your legs (and your lungs!) warmed up by embarking on your adventures around the Alpine loop, stick around and make the most out of your weekend by running the classic, 43rd annual, Kendall Mountain Run on Sunday. Take on the Mountain Duo challenge by running any of the Silverton Alpine distance options, and then climbing to the top of Kendall Mountian in the 12-miler on Sunday!! Look out onto the Alpine Loop from the top of Kendall when you tap the summit. If you want to take on this challenge and and get a discount by registering for both races, select the Mountain Duo registration option on this page.
Three combos are available:
- Silverton Alpine 8 mile AND Kendall Mountain 12 Mile
- Silverton Alpine Marathon AND Kendall Mountain 12 Mile
- Silverton Alpine 50K AND Kendall Mountain 12 Mile
Volunteers
We cannot produce these trail runs without the help of our amazing volunteer team. You can even help and run on race day. If yo would like to join our volunteer team, we are looking for help with event setup, aid station captains, aid station helpers, timing, and event breakdown. Volunteer perks include a piece of Aravaipa merchandise or racy goodie and Aravaipa Race Credits. You can see our current opportunities and signup here: Silverton Alpine Volunteer Form
Event's current local time: 10:00 AM MT
