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10K | 27K | 55K
Trail Race
​Estes Park, Colorado
​May 17, 2025
2025 Results

Samson was the celebrity elk of the Rockies until he was illegally poached in 1995 on YMCA grounds.
Our race runs on Samson's home turf, The YMCA of the Rockies, which his descendants still call home.
The course is fast single track with a big King of the Mountain challenge slapped in the middle.
This is Samson’s Revenge
To learn more about the most famous elk in history check out the story in the EP News
EP News Samson-His Legacy Lives On
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10k

Course Map 1,200ft gain
Custom Fractel hat
Wool ​finisher socks

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27k

​1 loop  Map + 2 loops Map 3,000ft gain
Custom Fractel hat
​Wool finisher socks
9 hour cutoff
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55k

1 loop  Map + 5 loops Map 6,000ft gain
Custom Fractel hat
​Wool finisher socks
9 hour cutoff

Runner Info

 Start/Finish line will be in front of the Administration building at the YMCA of the Rockies - 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO 80511
All distances start at 9am.
Parking is plentiful in all paved lots. 
An email will go out to all participants race week with additional information.
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Packet Pick up
Friday, May 16th
3-5pm
Vert Coworking 1230 Big Thompson ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Saturday, May 17th
730am - 830am in front of Administration building
YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Rd. Estes Park, CO 80517

Aid Stations

An aid station will be at the top of Bible Point and it will be a party
The start/finish line also serves as an aid station for the 27k and 55k
27k and 55k be allowed drop bags in a designated area at the start/finish

All our races are cupless. 
We prefer you to use a cup you already have
Running Wild reusable cups are available for purchase during registration for $5

Samson's King of the Mountain Challenge

From the base of Bible Point to the summit we will have timing points to create a segment.
The fastest King and Queen in each race will receive a locally sourced, hand crafted, one of a kind prize from Space Coyote Tattoo 

Pricing

10k - $70 | $85 | $92
​27k - $100 | $110 | $120
55k - $110 | $125 | $140

price increases occur Feb 1 and April 1

All distances include a $29 day pass for the YMCA of the Rockies
Register on Ultrasignup



​Email [email protected] for $20 discount code if you are one or more of the following:
Estes Valley Student
Estes Valley Trail Runners member
Teacher
First Responder
Active duty military
​Veteran

Lodging

Our lodging partner is Expedition Lodge
They are offering our runners 15% off!
Expedition Lodge Booking link
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    • Samson's Revenge
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    • Turquoise Trail Ultra
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