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Mighty Marmot Kids Trail Races

The Fastest Growing Kids' Race West of the Mississippi!

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Come join the Vail Recreation District for the 3rd Annual Mighty Marmot Kids Trail Race Series! Youths ages 4 to 12 are welcome to participate. Chose between 1 or 2 miles* to compete amongst your friends and celebrate with awards and ice cream after you finish! 

*4-year-olds can only race in the 1 mile category

This series includes three races across the Vail Valley. The races will start at 4:15 p.m. and participants can choose between one-mile and two-mile options. Parents may run with their child.

Friday, Sept. 5– Maloit Park, Minturn 

Kicking off the series at Maloit Park!

The race will start and finish in Maloit Park in Minturn behind Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy.

2025 Maloit Park Results

Friday, Sept. 19 – Miller Ranch Open Space 

Mighty Marmot is coming to the Miller Ranch Open Space!

Friday, October 3 - Beaver Creek 

We are returning to Beaver Creek for the 2nd year!

Race will start at the Beaver Creek Ice Rink at 4:30 PM

There will be no day of registration.   Race is capped at 140 participants, please register early.

*Please note times and locations are subject to change

A young runner with bib number 102 competing on a dirt trail with a 'no entry' sign on the right.
Race Cost 

Online Registration: $16

Day-of Registration: $21

Online registration closes the night before the race (11:59 p.m. on Thursday)

Awards, Prizes & After-Party 

Awards & Prizes

Races will be timed and the top three racers in each age group (boys and girls 4 (1 mile only) , 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12) will be recognized. Awards & raffle will take place on site immediately after each race.

Three young girls proudly displaying their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place certificates for a race.

After-Party

Kids can enjoy pizza or mac n' cheese after the race followed by icecream! Food can be picked up immediately after finishing to enjoy and cheer on fellow racers as they finish.

Results & Photos 

2025

September 5 - Maloit Park: Race Results | Photos

2024

September 6 - Maloit Park: Race Results | Photos

September 20 - Minturn Mini-Mile: Race Results | Photos

October 4 - Beaver Creek Resort: Race Results | Photos

2023

September 15 Minturn Mini-Mile

September 29 - Miller Ranch Open Space

October 20 - Maloit Park

2022

October 5 - Minturn

October 21 - Edwards

Thank you to our sponsors!
Howard Head Sports Medicine, Beaver Creek Resort Co.The Steadman Clinic, Mountain Valley Kids Dental, First Bank, Sundae Ice Cream and Town of Minturn

Collection of logos, likely sponsors, including medical, dental, sports medicine, a town, a bank, and an ice cream brand.