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PO Box 2107
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-5326
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The trails that have made Crested Butte world renowned for mountain bikers are also a haven for trail runners. From mid-May when the snows are receding through the summer when the wildflowers are breathtaking to the fall as the aspen leaves turn golden, the trails in the area always astound with their beauty.
The Crested Butte Mountain Runners organise a series of trail fun runs starting in mid May and ending in late September to take advantage of these great trails. All runners of varying abilities are welcome to join us for any fun run.
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$25 annual membership in the Crested Butte Mountain Runners includes entry into all runs except as noted in the schedule. Non members pay $5 per fun run. Most runs have suitable distances for walkers and less serious runners. These are fun runs, not competitive races. Refreshments are provided after each run but runners should carry their own food and drink whilst running if necessary. Information on all runs may be obtained from Martin Catmur at 970-349-5326 or by calling the individual run director.
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2009 Schedule of fun runs
MAY 20, WED. 6.00pm HARTMAN ROCKS
An opportunity to preview some of the Sage Burner course at Hartman Rocks. We will run approximately a 10km course on the trails through rock outcroppings and sagebrush. Meet at the Hartman Rocks base area off Gold Basin Road south of Gunnison.
Director: Martin Catmur 349-5326
MAY 23, SAT. 7.45am QUARTER BURNER AT HARTMAN ROCKS
For those runners who do not wish to run the full 25km or 50km Sage Burner course, we will have an 8 mile fun run on some of the same trails. The course will start with a hike up the Notch with a stop to cheer the full course runners, then follow course markings up Beck’s to Rattlesnake then across to Josho’s, down Broken Shovel to the Cottonwoods then north on Main Road and finish down Jack’s. Meet at the base area off Gold Basin road, south of Gunnison.
Director: Carol Quinn 641-1130
Sponsor: Spa La La
JUNE 11, THUR. 6.00pm SNODGRASS TRAIL
An out and back run on the Snodgrass trail through aspen groves and lupines from Washington Gulch to just short of the Gothic road. Maximum distance of 6 miles but run shorter if you prefer. Meet at the Alpineer in Crested Butte to carpool at 6pm or at the Washington Gulch trailhead at 6.15pm.
Director: Skip Berkshire 349-0290
Sponsor: Sue Schappert Chiropractic
JUNE 14, SUN. 8.00am CAMP 4 COFFEE, CART TO CART TRAIL RUN
Note: These courses may have to be changed if access issues cannot be resolved:
A 9 mile and 17 mile course. The 17 mile course will run from Crested Butte to Crested Butte South via Tony’s trail, Upper upper loop, Brush Creek Road, Farris Creek, Trail 409, Walrod cutoff, Walrod Gulch and Cement Creek road. The 8 mile course will shuttle to Brush Creek road and then follow the long course until the Walrod cutoff and then drop down the Caves trail to Cement Creek road and the finish. The start will be at Camp 4 coffee at 4th and Elk in Crested Butte and the finish at Camp 4 coffee in CB South. Transport back to Crested Butte will be provided. Entry fee to this run is $15 for non members and $10 for members and includes a cool collectable coffee mug for all finishers.
Director: Martin Catmur 349-5326
Sponsor: Camp 4 Coffee
JUNE 19, FRI. 8.00pm WALROD GULCH TWILIGHT
Celebrate the summer solstice with a twilight loop run around Walrod Gulch. Run down Cement Creek Road from Walrod to trail 409, up past the caves and then over trail 418 to Walrod Gulch and back to the start. The option to continue up Walrod Gulch and down to Cement Creek Ranch is available. Distance of about 5 miles or 7 miles with the option. Meet at the Walrod Gulch trailhead on Cement Creek Road and bring a flashlight or headlamp to run with. The run is followed by the 13th annual “Brian’s beer, brats, boys and babes bash” so bring warm clothing and don’t miss out on the fun.
Director: Brian Dale 349-2107
Sponsor: Cristiana Guesthaus
JUNE 25, THUR. 6.00pm GOTHIC TO MT CRESTED BUTTE
A chance to hone your strategy on the first part of the Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 marathon course. The distance is 5 miles on gravel road and pavement starting in Gothic and finishing at the town center in Mt Crested Butte. Pizza, beer and refreshments after the run. Meet at the main ski area parking lot entrance opposite the Nordic Inn in Mt Crested Butte at 6.00pm for transport to Gothic.
Director: Cynthia Gunderson 349-5073
Sponsor: The Avalanche Restaurant
JULY 9, THUR. 6.00pm SNODGRASS MOUNTAIN LOOP
Check out Snodgrass mountain before the development begins with an evening run on the beautiful trails on the east side of the mountain through fields of wildflowers and aspen groves. Distance is about 5 miles over moderate terrain. Meet at the Snodgrass parking area on Gothic road, north of Mt Crested Butte.
Director: Jill VanTiel 349-6611
Sponsor: Jill and Wouter VanTiel
JULY 18, SAT. 9.00am THE GRIN AND BEAR IT GREEN LAKE FUN RUN
This course involves a good hill climb on the Grin and Bear It course from Crested Butte to Green Lake under Mt Axtell and back. Distance is 9 miles with 1600' vertical on single track trails and dirt roads. Enjoy great views and wildflowers. Meet at The Nordic Center at 2nd St and Whiterock Ave in Crested Butte. The Nordic Center will host a cookout following the run.
Director: Keith Bauer 349-1707
Sponsor: The Crested Butte Nordic Center
JULY 31, FRI. 6.00pm LOWER LOOP
Enjoy a change of pace with a mellow evening run from Crested Butte out along the lower loop trails to Gunsight Pass road and back along the upper lower loop trail to town. A moderately flat course with a distance of about 7 miles. Liquid and nutritional encouragement will be provided by the Adams family after the run. Meet at old St Patrick’s church at 108 Maroon Ave in Crested Butte.
Director: Paul Adams 349-7232
Sponsors: Joy and Paul Adams
AUG 15, SAT. 8.30am MOUNT BALDY LOOP
A long run circumnavigating Mount Baldy. Start at the Rustler’s Gulch trailhead north of Gothic and run down the road to Gothic campground. Turn west and climb trail 403 to the head of Washington Gulch. Follow the dirt road up and over Paradise Divide at the head of the Slate River valley and over to Schofield Pass. Climb trail 401 and then descend on the trail back to Rustler’s Gulch. Distance is about 15 miles with some serious climbing and incredible views and wildflowers. The course will not be marked but a map will be provided and the trails are easy to follow. Meet at the turn off to Rustler’s Gulch about 2 miles north of the Gothic townsite and please carpool if possible. Carry your own food, water and energy drink.
Director: Emma Catmur 596-2815
Sponsor: Massage Studio - Bill Smith and Jennifer Rose
AUG 23, SUN. 9.30am SIGNAL PEAK
Come south to Gunnison for a change of scenery with a run from Gunnison up past the radio masts out to Signal Peak and back. The challenging single track and dirt road course climbs at the start and then levels out but includes some steeper climbs towards Signal Peak. Great views of the Gunnison area from the trail and from the summit of Signal Peak. Full distance is about 10 miles but run shorter if you prefer. Meet at Meadows Park behind WalMart in Gunnison and after the run enjoy breakfast in the park.
Director: Ted Violett 641-1447
Sponsor: Gunnison Valley Hospital and Crested Butte Physical Therapy
AUG 29, SAT 8.30am SWAMPY PASS
Enjoy great views down the Ohio Creek valley and of the Castles from this trail. An out and back run of about 10 miles over moderately easy terrain to Swampy Pass and back. Please meet in Crested Butte at The Alpineer at 8.30am to carpool or at the trailhead on the Ohio Pass road for the start at 9.00am.
Director: Jesse Crandall 943-2240
Sponsor: Jesse Crandall
SEPT 6, SUN. 8.30am TRAIL 401
A great opportunity to run the classic trail 401. Start running either at Rustler’s Gulch above Gothic to the top of Schofield Pass, or shuttle to the top, then run up trail 401 to below Mount Bellview and then descend back to Rustler’s Gulch. Distances of 9 miles without shuttle, 5 miles with. Meet at Rustler’s Gulch at 9.15am or at The Alpineer in Crested Butte at 8.30am to carpool.
Director: Cindy Grogg 349-5812
Sponsor: Cindy Grogg
SEPT 19, SAT. 8.30am DARK DYKE LOOP
In one of the most spectacular settings for fall colors, run from Horse Ranch Park on Kebler Pass road north on the Dark Canyon trail to the intersection with the Irwin trail. Then run up to the Dyke trail intersection and back down to Horse Ranch Park. Distance is about 6 miles. Meet at The Alpineer in Crested Butte at 8.30am to carpool or at Horse Ranch Park at 9.00am.
Director: Mike Preston 209-8906
Sponsor: Mike Preston
SEPT 30, WED. 6.00pm WOODS WALK TRAIL - TITAN FUNDRAISER
See how you measure up against Crested Butte’s finest student athletes. Run with the High School and Middle School Cross Country teams on a mellow end of season run from Crested Butte to Peanut Mine and return on the old railroad grade. All proceeds from this run will go to the Titan Booster Club for High School sports. Distance 4 miles. Meet at Paradise Café on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte. The run will be followed by dinner at Paradise Café.
Director: Rosemary Catmur 349-5326
Sponsor: Paradise Café
Run to win! The Paradox Footwear Fun Run Raffle. Win a pair of shoes.
Attend four or more fun runs and be entered into the end of season raffle. Your name is entered after you have attended (or directed) four fun runs. At the final fun run we will draw names for two pairs of shoes from Paradox footwear.
Some trails are located on the Gunnison National Forest under permit from the Forest Service USDA.
OTHER AREA RUNS
May 23, Sat 8.00am Sage Burner 25km and 50km races. Gunnison. www.western.edu/sageburner/
June 6, Sat 10.00am Lake San Cristobal 5km/10km races. Lake City
July 4, Sat 8.00am Gothic to Crested Butte 1/3 marathon.
July 26, Sun 7.00am Oh be Joyful trail run. Crested Butte. 25 miles. Kirk Apt.
Sept 13, Sun 7.30am Mountain Air marathon/10 mile. Crested Butte to Gunnison.
Sept 27, Sun Crested Butte Fall color classic ½ marathon. Ohio Pass (tentative).
Please check each event is as scheduled before making plans!
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