Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run
About this race
Leave the pavement behind and hit 100% unpaved roads and trails in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains—just an hour from Denver. Whether you’re tackling the Half Marathon or joining in on the 5K, you’ll enjoy challenging terrain, fresh mountain air, and jaw-dropping views at every turn. All abilities are welcome, from first-time racers to seasoned trail runners.
This is a race for the whole family! Bring your kids, friends, and even your four-legged companions—dogs are welcome on leash, so no one has to sit this one out. With trails designed for fun and adventure, everyone can find their pace!
Run for Something Bigger
All proceeds from the Byers Peak Stampede directly benefit the Shining Stars Foundation. Annually, the Shining Stars Foundation offers over 65 transformative experiences. These programs are provided at absolutely no cost to the children and families we serve. As one of the few nonprofits nationally offering long-term, year-round services for children and families at any stage of their cancer journey—including treatment, relapse, or remission—the Shining Stars Foundation is making a life-changing impact. Join us in creating these incredible opportunities by participating in the Byers Peak Stampede. Learn more about the difference you’re making at www.ShiningStarsFoundation.org.
This event meets the criteria set by the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) to ensure trail running events are safe, well-organized, and environmentally conscious.
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Course: Click here to view course map. The course takes place almost entirely on dirt roads and trails. The course begins at approximately 8,700 ft. and traveling above 9,500 ft. Aid stations will be on course complete with water, sports drink, and fruit. This race has a time limit - racers must be to mile 9 by 10:30AM. 8AM Start.
Half Marathon Pricing:
- $65/runner before January 1
- $70/runner before April 1
- $80/runner before July 1
- $85/runner up to race day
5K
5K Course: Click here to view the race course. The course will take place on dirt roads near the High Country Stampede Rodeo grounds. An aid station will be available at the finish line. 9AM Start.
5K Pricing:
- $45/runner before January 1
- $50/runner before April 1
- $60/runner before July 1
- $65/runner up to race day
Hey, Grand County residents! Enjoy a local's discount of 10% off your registration. Enter code GCResident at checkout. Please note that you must provide proof of residency at check-in.
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Looking For A Mountain Getaway?
Make it a RACE-CATION and stay the weekend in beautiful Grand County! We are so grateful to our lodging partners for offering exclusive discounts to our runners and their families.
Whether you're coming from Denver, elsewhere in Colorado, or out of state, we encourage you to make a full weekend of it and enjoy everything the valley has to offer.
Winter Park Lodging Company
- 15% off your stay
- 3–4 night minimum required (varies by property)
- Beautiful homes throughout Winter Park, Fraser & Tabernash
- Click HERE to explore options
To Book:
Call (970) 722-7070
Be sure to mention Shining Stars – Byers Peak Stampede to receive your discount.
The Viking Lodge (Winter Park)
- 15% off your stay
To Book:
- Click HERE and use code: Stars
- Or call (970) 726-8885
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Packet Pick-Up & Pre-Party
Friday, August 21| 5:00-7:00pm | Hideaway Park Brewery | Winter Park, CO |
Start race weekend off right at Hideaway Park Brewery! Grab your bib, meet fellow runners, and bring your pup to join the fun! We will have live music from Fleet Call, a local Winter Park Ski Patrol Band!
Pick your distance
Running
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Course: The course takes place almost entirely on remote dirt roads. It is a single loop course beginning at approximately 8,700 ft. and traveling above 9,500 ft. Climbs and descents are fairly mellow for a mountain race, but we promise it will be challenging. 4 aid stations will be on course complete with water, sports drink, and fruit. The race is chip timed. Half Marathon Pricing: $70/runner before April 1 $80/runner before July $85/runner up to race day
5K
The course will take place primarily on dirt roads. An aid station will be available at the finish line. The race is chip timed. 9AM Start. 5k Pricing: $50/runner before April 1 $60/runner before July 1 $65/runner up to race day
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fraser, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 7:51 PM local time (MDT) in Fraser on August 21, 2027 — 13h 31m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Fraser event
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