Estes Epic
About this race
Join us for the Estes Epic on September 26-27, 2026 —a premier event featuring a 50k Bike Race, 50k Run, and Heavy Half Marathon. After a six-year hiatus, this challenging race returns, offering participants rugged trails, significant climbs, and breathtaking views of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Event Details:
50k Bike Race: Tackle 50 kilometers of demanding terrain, designed for seasoned cyclists seeking a true test of endurance and bike handling skills.
50k Run: Experience a 50-kilometer trail run through some of Colorado's most untamed wilderness, perfect for your first jump to the Ultra distance with generous cut offs.
Heavy Half Marathon: A more accessible yet still formidable option, this race offers a substantial challenge with equally stunning scenery.
Epic Double: 50k MTB | 50k Run This is the real Epic
Support a Great Cause:
Your participation directly supports the Estes Park High School Mountain Bike Team. Proceeds help cover race fees, equipment costs, and transportation, ensuring all students have the opportunity to compete. Team members will be actively involved, volunteering at aid stations and serving as course marshals.
Aid Stations:
50k will have 3 aid stations, with two of them you hit twice meaning you'll have 5 stops along the course.
Miles: 5.6, 8, 16, 21.5, 25.5
The Heavy Half hits the first aid station twice.
Miles: 5.6, 9.7
Aid stations will have
Water
Epic endurance fuel
Salty and Sweet snacks
Packaged food
Email us for a $20 discount code if you are one or more of the following:
Estes Valley Student
Member of Estes Valley Trail Runners
Teacher
First Responder
Active Duty Military
Veteran
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Colorado's wilderness. Register now to secure your spot in the Estes Epic!
50k Route
Epic 50 Route Link
Heavy Half Route
Caltopo Heavy Half
Pick your distance
Mountain biking
50k Bike
Duathlon
The Epic
Trail running
50k Run
Heavy Half Marathon
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Estes Park, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 6:52 PM local time (MDT) in Estes Park on September 26, 2026 — 11h 58m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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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, 5 Estes Park events
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