Mighty Marmot Kids Trail Races

The Fastest Growing Kids' Race West of the Mississippi!

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