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Rubey Rescue Run
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2025 - Rubey Rescue Run

Aspen, Colorado, United States View on map
Oct 11, 2025 (America/Denver local time)
Trail running

2025 distances

Trail running

3.1M Trail Run

Welcome to the Rubey Rescue Run—a dog-friendly mountain challenge for a great cause! This 5K uphill race climbs 1,700 vertical feet along Buttermilk’s summer road, starting at the base near Buttermilk Mountain Lodge (formerly known as Bumps) and finishing at the iconic Cliff House with panoramic views of the Maroon Bells. Whether you're running solo or with your pup, this high-altitude adventure supports a feel-good mission with all proceeds supporting the Aspen Animal Shelter. Prizes will be awarded at the top with panoramic views of ….. Race Day Details: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Pick-up packet- 7:15 am-8:00 am Race begins: 8:30 am Buttermilk Ski Area, 38700 CO-82, Aspen, CO 81611 3.1 miles, 1,700 feet of elevation gain Prizes awarded at 10:00 am on the Cliffhouse deck Water stations for both dogs and humans will be located at mile 1, mile 2.2 and at the Cliff House. Prizes for the top 3 female and male adult finishers, and first place prize for top youth (16 and under). PLEASE remember to bring your own water bottle. We will provide dog bowls at the aid stations.

Oct 11, 2025 5K 8:30 AM
$60.38
Closed

Race-day weather

Conditions on October 11, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (recorded on race day) 4.8° / Maximum temperature (recorded on race day) 15.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 3.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (recorded on race day) 15.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (recorded on race day)
6.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (recorded on race day)
14.6mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (recorded on race day)
87.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on October 11, 2025 (MDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on October 11, 2025 (MDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 20m

The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 6:34 PM local time (MDT) in Aspen on October 11, 2025 — 11h 20m of daylight.

Course

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  • 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, 10 Aspen events

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