Chili Chase
About this race
An exhilarating day of trail running and delicious chili! Durango's only trail running event through Overend Mountain Park that starts with a trail run over Hogsback and ends with a Chili Cookoff! Presented by The Durango Running Club & Backcountry Experience, and benefitting The Good Food Collective.
Registration for runners opens Aug 1, 2026 for this ~6.5/7 mile spicy trail run. More details on the course to come.
Chili Chefs can enter the cookoff for free! To enter, email info@BCEXP.com and bring your best chili for a chance to go home with the Chili Cookoff Champion Belt.
Approximate course map: here
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Chili Chase
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About Durango
Chili Chase takes place in Durango, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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