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July 20 - Dynafit 5K & 10K @ 10,000 Feet 

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Date, Location & Time

July 20, 2024 | Top of Gondola One on Vail Mountain | 8 a.m.*
*Date, location, and time are subject to change

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2024 10K Results | 2024 5K Results | 2024 Photos

Race Info 

The 10@10 returns to its original route on Grand Traverse. The race starts 10,000 feet above sea level, on the beautiful Vail Mountain. Racers will be challenged as they traverse over Vail Mountain and across the legendary back bowls of Vail. The average grade of the 10K is 7 percent with an elevation gain of nearly 1,200 feet, while the shorter 5K is a tad less challenging and allows runners the chance to experience racing at an impressive altitude. Both courses provide incredible views of the Vail Valley, the Gore Range and the beauty of wildflowers in full bloom.

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Lululemon in Vail Village is offering 25% off (up to 15 items) to participants who pick up their bib before the race on Friday, July 19 from 4-6 p.m. This deal is only available on Friday! The first 25 people who get their bib and make a minimum purchase of $100 (before discount) will also receive a FREE water bottle + recovery gift from Lululemon!

Runners must load Gondola One no later than 7:30 a.m. to arrive at the start on time. Racers' bibs are your lift ticket to ride up, so don't forget to pick it up! Spectators may pick up a free gondola voucher at the registration table to ride Gondola One to Mid-Vail.  The Gondola will ONLY be running from 7 to 8:15 a.m., afterwards it will be closed to the public until 9:30 a.m. when you can purchase a lift pass.

Spectators - if necessary, please allow runners and race staff to load ahead of you to get to the race start.

Race Schedule 
Time:Activity:Location:Address:
Friday - July 19, 2024 4:00-6:00p.m.Pre-Race Bib Pickup Vail's LuluLemon162 Gore Creek Dr Unit 136, Vail, CO 81657
Saturday - July 20, 2024 6:30-7:30a.m.Day-of Bib PickupGondola One Vail, CO 81657
Saturday - July 20, 2024 8:00a.m.10K Race StartMid-VailMid-Vail, Vail Mountain, Vail, CO 81657
Saturday - July 20, 2024 8:05a.m. 5K Race StartMid-VailMid-Vail, Vail Mountain, Vail, CO 81657
Saturday - July 20, 2024 ~9:30a.m.Awards & Raffle Mid-VailMid-Vail, Vail Mountain, Vail, CO 81657
Course Map 

Digital Course Map | 5K Course Map | 10K Course Map

Pre-run the course before the signs with Ride W/ GPS! Use the digital map to follow to route and stay on course!

Course Stats 
Distance5K10K
True Distance 5.1K | 3.2 Miles 9.2K | 5.7 Miles
Elevation Gain505' 967'
High Point10,651' 10,977' 
Low Point10,150' 10,150' 
Aid Station #1 1 Mile - 5K/10K Split1 Mile - 5K/10K Split
Aid Station #2  3.7 Miles - Wildwood
Running Surface  100% Unpaved100% Unpaved
Course Directions 

5K:

  • The race begins at Mid-Vail, at the top of Gondola One
  • Run Northwest along Eagle's Nest Road
  • Turn left at the road split and continue to aid station #1
  • Turn left onto Grand Escape Trail
  • Continue straight past the first turnoff to Meadow's Loop
  • Left at the second entrance to Meadow's Loop and descend to Mid-Vail and the finish

10K:

  • The race begins at Mid-Vail, at the top of Gondola One
  • Run Northwest along Eagle's Nest Road
  • Turn left at the road split and continue to aid station #1
  • Turn right onto the Grand Traverse Trail, just beyond aid station #1
  • Traverse across Game Creek Bowl
  • Make a sharp left turn at the Grand Traverse Connector and ascend to Wildwood
  • Run past aid station #2 and straight across Wildwood onto Kinnikinnick Trail
  • Stay on Kinnikinnick and desend back to Mid-Vail and the finish
Aid Stations 

The 5K and 10K will both have an aid station available at mile 1. The 10k will have a second aid station at mile 3.7. Water will be available at all aid stations to quench your thirst or cool you off!

Thanks to Skratch Labs, there will be Skratch Hydration Sport Drink and Skratch Energy Chews at Aid Stations to give you the electrolytes and energy it needs to finish strong.

The Dynafit Trail Running Series is a papercup-less race series. Please keep this in mind when preparing for the race. We highly encourage you to bring your own hydration device or reusable cups.  

Bib Pickup and In-Person Registration 

Friday, July 5: Online registration closes at 3 p.m. on Friday. Racers can pick up their race numbers or register ahead of time from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lululemon in Vail Village. Please park in the Vail Village parking structure. Parking is free in the summer!

Lululemon in Vail Village is offering 25% off (up to 15 items) to participants who pick up their bib before the race on Friday, July 19 from 4-6 p.m. This deal is only available on Friday! The first 25 people who get their bib and make a minimum purchase of $100 (before discount) will also receive a FREE water bottle + recovery gift from Lululemon!

Saturday, July 6: Race day bib pickup and registration will be available in front of Gondola One from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Participants and spectators will then ride Gondola One up to the race start at Mid-Vail. Race participants MUST ride the gondola by 7:30 a.m. to make it to the race start on time.

Spectators: Spectators may pick up a free gondola voucher at the registration table to ride Gondola One to Mid-Vail.  The Gondola will ONLY be running from 7:00 - 8:15 a.m., afterwards it will be closed to the public until 9:30am when you can purchase a lift pass. If necessary, please allow runners and race staff to load ahead of you to get to the race start.

Due to the early morning start we HIGHLY recommend you pick up your bib or register Friday afternoon. Please park in the Vail Village parking structure. Parking is free in the summer!

Race Cost 
  • 10K Cost: $38 preregistration, $45 week-of registration, $55 day-of registration
  • 5K Cost: $30 preregistration, $36 week-of registration, $45 day-of registration
  • Student Rates (ages 13-17): $25 preregistration, $30 week-of registration, $37 day-of registration
Vail Resorts Release Of Liability Form 

All Dynafit 10K & 5K @ 10,000' Trail Race participants must sign and return the Vail Resorts Release of Liability Form to participate in the Trail Race. To save you time, you can print the form and bring it with you to bib pickup.

Vail Resorts Release Of Liability Form
Awards Categories & Race Swag 

Awards will be presented at the race finish.

  • 10K Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
  • 5K Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: Juniors 19 and under, Open 20-39, 40-59 and 60 and over

Raffle: All racers will be entered into a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors! Racers must be present to win.

T-Shirts: At race finish, make sure to pick up your custom race t-shirt (cotton or tech material)! There is a large selection of sizes for you to chose from once you finish! We alternate t-shirt material each race for the Dynafit Trail Running Series - this year's 10@10 shirts are tech material!

Previous Years Photos 

A huge thanks to all of our amazing sponsors for the 2024 Dynafit Vail Trail Running Series!

The VRD's Vail Trail Running Series is yours thanks to our title sponsor Dynafit and our presenting series sponsor, Bloch and Chapleau. Individual race sponsors include Town of EagleTown of MinturnElevated DentalEast West Hospitality and Mountain Haus. Partners also include Capitol Public HouseFirstBankSteadman ClinicCentral Rockies MortgageJaunt Media CollectiveYetiMountain Time LagerSkratch LabsNorthsideLululemonOptic NerveOutdoor TechVail HoneywagonVail Resorts, Arrowhead, Best Day BrewingVail Mountain Coffee & Tea CoWest Vail Liquor MartKahtoolaBlack DiamondCiele Athletics and Alpine Wine & Spirits.

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Trail Running Series Recognized By American Trail Running Association

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VRD's Vail Trail Running Series was recently named by the American Trail Running Association as Race Standards Certified for exceeding measurements in safety, well-marked courses, timely results and awards, environmental responsibility and excellent communication with racers prior to the event.