June 20 - Summer Solstice 10K & 5K
Presented by: Beaver Creek Resort & Beck Building Company
Benefitting: Vail Valley Charitable Fund
We are returning to Creekside Park for 2026. This will result in a different 5K and 10K course. Please pay attention to our red and white coure markings to stay on course! Stay tuned for an updated course map and stats!
Date, Location & Time
June 20, 2026 | Creekside Park at Beaver Creek
Kid's Fun Run at 9 a.m. | 10K at 9:15 a.m. | 5K at 9:30 a.m.*
*Date, location and time are subject to change
Register!
Online Registration | On-site registration is also available, more information below
To register online, go to register.vailrec.com>>>Programs>>>Races>>>Trail Running & Community Races
Come Join Us for the Longest Day of the Year!
Coinciding with the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice trail run is arguably the most enjoyable race in the Vail Trail Running Series. Beginning and ending at Creekside Park, in the heart of Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Keep a look out for our beautiful state flower, the columbine! Enjoy some breathtaking views and smell the wildflowers that are in full bloom as you traverse across the World Class Beaver Creek Ski Resort. Runners will enjoy some of Beaver Creek's best trails, including Aspen Glade and Allie's Way. This rite of summer is not to be missed.
| Time: | Activity: | Location: | Address: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday - June 19, 2026 4:00-6:00p.m. | Pre-Race Registration & Bib Pickup | Peak Performance Footwear | 97 Main St E103, Edwards, CO 81632 |
| Saturday - June 20, 2026 8-9a.m. | Day-of Registration & Bib Pickup | Creekside Park, Beaver Creek | Beaver Creek, CO 81620 |
| Saturday - June 20, 2026 9:00a.m. | Kids Fun Run | Creekside Park, Beaver Creek | Beaver Creek, CO 81620 |
| Saturday - June 20, 2026 9:15a.m. | 10K Race Start | Creekside Park, Beaver Creek | Beaver Creek, CO 81620 |
| Saturday - June 20, 2026 9:30 a.m. | 5K Race Start | Creekside Park, Beaver Creek | Beaver Creek, CO 81620 |
| Saturday - June 20, 2026 10:30 a.m. | Awards & Raffles | Creekside Park, Beaver Creek | Beaver Creek, CO 81620 |
Map
We are returning to Creekside Park for 2026. This will result in a different 5K and 10K course. Please pay attention to our red and white coure markings to stay on course! Stay tuned for an updated course map and stats!
Pre-run the course before the signs with Ride W/ GPS! Use the digital map to follow the route and stay on course!
Physical maps are available at the race.
Stats
| Course Stats | 10K | 6.2 Miles | 5.2K | 3.2 Miles |
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These stats are based on our gpx file on ride w/ gps. GPS information can vary depending on the device and provider. If you're concerned that our information is not correct, please contact us at sports@vailrec.com
Start Location
The race begins at Creekside Parak in Beaver Creek at 9:00 a.m.. Registrtion will be located in the grass lawn next to the race start.
Aid Stations
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 at Aid Stations to give you the electrolytes and energy it needs to finish strong.
The Vail Trail Running Series is a minimal waste 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.
Thanks to Northside Kitchen, there will be donuts and fresh fruit at race finish for you to refuel!
| 10K | 5K | |
|---|---|---|
| Aid Station #1 | Mile 2.1 | Mile 1.7 |
| Aid Station #2 | Mile 4.5 |
Course Directions
Kid's Fun Run
- The race begins at Creekside Park in Beaver Creek
- Kids will run around the park and through obstacles
10K:
5K:
Vail Resorts Release Of Liability Form
All Beaver Creek Summer Solstice 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.
Summer Solstice 10K & 5K Rates
| Category | Preregistration | Week-of Registration | Day-of Registration* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual 10K | $40 | $48 | $55 |
| Individual 5K | $35 | $43 | $49 |
| Youth (17 & Younger) | 35% off | 35% off | 35% off |
*Day-of registration is available in person only.
Prices increase on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Register Now!
Vail Trail Running Race Series
| Category | Cost | Youth (17 & Younger) | Price Per Race | Total Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Race Series (7 races) | $255 | 35% off | $36.43 | $40 |
| 5K Series (5 races)* | $145 | 35% off | $29 | $30 |
*The 5K Series does not include Vail HillClimb or Vail Berry Picker. 5K Series Participants will recieve a discount code for these races.
Online Registration for the entire series closes at 3 p.m. the day before a race and reopens the day after. Please contact VRD Sports at sports@vailrec.com or (970)479-2280 to signup!
Registration & Bib Pickup
Online registration is available until 3 p.m. the day before the race.
To register online, go to register.vailrec.com>>>Programs>>>Races>>>Trail Running & Community Races
Friday, June 19: Racers can pick up their race numbers or register ahead of time from 4 to 6 p.m. at Peak Performance Footwear.
Saturday, June 20: Race day bib pickup and registration will be available next to the race start/finish in Creekside Park at Beaver Creek from 8-9:25 a.m.
- Racers are asked to park in the Villa Montane or Ford Hall parking structures in Beaver Creek. Carpooling is recommended.
Parking
Please park in the Villa Montane or Ford Hall parking structures in Beaver Creek. Carpooling is recommended.
Amenities
- Beaver Creek Village: Restrooms & water filling
- Creekside Part: water filling, gear drop, racer refuel, port-a-lets
Spectators
Spectators may park Villa Montane or Ford Hall parking structures in Beaver Creek. Carpooling is recommended.
Awards
Following the race, awards & prizes will be presented at the race finish! A free Mountain Time Lager (if you're over 21 years old), LIGHTSTRIKE Hard Refresher or Best Day Brewing N/A Beer will be provided at Creekside Park once you finish your race!
- 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, Masters 40-59, 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 Vail Trail Running Series.
Food
Enjoy some delicious donuts & fresh fruit from Northside Kitchen after the race. There will be a warm breakfast burrito complimentary of Grill on the Gore at the race finish as well as a free beer at Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea (if you're over 21 years old) thanks to New Belgium Brewing and Best Day Brewing.
Participants must show their race bib and ID when pickupng up their beer at Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea in Beaver Creek Village.
Formed in 1996 as a Colorado 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Vail Valley Charitable Fund’s goals are to continue to raise funds by events, grants, and corporate and individual donations, raise community awareness, engage more volunteers in this worthwhile cause, and continue to help people in need in the community.
In 2005, 2008 and 2016, the Vail Valley Charitable Fund received the ‘Success Connection Award for Non-Profit Organization of the Year’ from the Vail Valley Partnership. The Vail Daily Reader’s Poll also selected the VVCF as one of the three best Non-Profit Organizations in the Vail community.
Last year, more than $450,000 was raised and distributed to directly offset the expenses involved with: injuries sustained in a serious car accident; several individuals battling cancer; intensive care for a severely premature infant; recuperation from heart attack and stroke; and much more.
Check out Race Results & Photos on the Race Results Webpage.
10K Record
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5K Record
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News Articles
Volunteer!
Volunteering is a great way to get out on the course to cheer participants on! We also need help checking in participants, giving out racer swag & timing! You can inquire about volunteer possibilities by reaching out to sports@vailrec.com. Volunteers can help themselves to the donuts and get a race t-shirt once participants are finished.
Volunteering counts towards a race for the Series All-Star Prize at the end of the season!
Trail Work with VVMTA
We feel extremely lucky to live in an area surrounded by open space and trails. Please consider volunteering some time helping maintain our trails with Vail Valley Mountain Trail Alliance. You can find out more about their organization and how you can help on their website.
End-of-Series Champions
Overall Series Champions for the long and short series will be recognized at the last race of the series.
Short (5K) Series:
- Scores are based on your placement in your race category.
- Lowest score is crowned the Series Champion!
- Must complete 3 races* to qualify! Best 3 out of 5 scores
- Long races do not count towards points
Long Series:
- Scores are based on your placement in your race category.
- Lowest score is crowned the Series Champion!
- Must complete 5 races* to qualify! Best 5 out of 7 scores
- Short races do not count towards points
*Most races if no one has completed enough to qualify
Series All-Stars
We appreciate all our participants and hold a special place in our hearts for returning participants! Participants who race in all seven (7) races in the series will recieve a Vail Trail Running Series All-Star gift! Can be a combination of long and short races!
New for 2026, everyone that signs up for the series will recieve an iron-on 2026 Vail Trail Running Series All-Star patch.
The VRD is an equal opportunity service provider and operates under special permission from the White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management.
A Huge Thanks To All Of Our Amazing Sponsors For The 2026 Vail Trail Running Series!
The VRD's Vail Trail Running Series is yours thanks to our series partner Discover Vail! Individual race sponsors include Capitol Public House, Town of Minturn, Elevated Dental, Vail's Mountain Haus, Beaver Creek Resorts, and Howard Head. Partners also include FirstBank, Steadman Clinic, Rossignol, Vail Daily, Ptarmigan Sports, Dermatone, Jaunt Media Collective, YETI, New Belgium Brewing, Skratch Labs, Northside Kitchen, Lululemon, Optic Nerve, Outdoor Tech, Vail Honeywagon, Vail Resorts, Arrowhead, Best Day Brewing, Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co, West Vail Liquor Mart, Alpine Wine & Spirits, Mountainsmith, Town of Eagle, Peak Performance Footwear, Avanti F&B, and INSTINCT Trails Inspired. Additional thank you to Vail Valley Charitable Fund's race sponsors; Beck Building Company, Riverwalk Wine & Spirits, US Bank, and Axis Sports Medicine.
