The seventh and final race in the Vail Recreation District's Vail Trail Running Series, the Dynafit Meadowgold 10K & 5K is presented by Town of Minturn. This exciting and remote route will take place on Meadow Mountain in Minturn, Colorado. Traverse accross this beautiful and historic mountain meadow and soak in the changing of the season!

Meadow Mountain has quite the history! Did you know that it was home to evercrisp lettuce farming back in the 1920s? Or did you also know that Meadow Mountain was once a downhill ski area in the 1960s?? Some of the structures from these time periods still stand on Meadow Mountain for you to discover!

10K runners will ascend technical singletrack on the beautiful West Grouse Trail with multiple stream crossings and fields of blossoming wildflowers. At the high point and nearly half-way through the 10K race, runners will begin the descent on Line Shack Trail with open views of Vail Mountain and the Gore Range. 5K runners will enjoy a 1.5 mile ascent on Line Shack Trail, through mountain meadows and past old homesteads before making a u-turn and quickly descending to the finish line.

PDF Course Map | Digital Map

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

10K:

• The race beins at the Meadow Mountain Parking Lot, next to the Holy Cross Ranger Station
• Run south and accend Line Shack Trail
• Turn left onto the Line Shack Connector, towards Grouse Creek
• You have an aid station at the beginning of the Line Shack Connector
• Turn right up Grouse Creek Trail (Trail 2129)
• Turn right onto Meadow Mountain Trail, towards Line Shack Trail
• You have an aid station halfway across Meadow Mountain Trail
• Turn right and decend Line Shack Trail back to the finish

5K:

• The race beins at the Meadow Mountain Parking Lot, next to the Holy Cross Ranger Station
• Run south and accend Line Shack Trail
• You have an aid station at the Line Shack Connector, at 1 mile
• Continue to accend Line Shack Trail to the turn-around point
• Decend Line Shack Trail back to the finish

This is a more remote race than the rest of the Dynafit Trail Running Series. Because of this, it is highly recommended for you to prepare and bring your own water and fuel for on-course. Aid stations will still be on course with gear to help refuel you if necessary.

The 5K will have one aid station that is accessible at mile 1 & 2. The 10k will have two aid stations that are accessible at mile 1, 3.7, & 5.6. 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.  

Friday, September 13: Racers can pick up their race numbers or register ahead of time on Friday, September 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea - Roastery Cafe. Vail MeadowGold Racers can enjoy 20% off bulk coffee, tea drinks and VBC beer!

Saturday, September 14: Race day bib pickup and registration will be available at the Meadow Mountain Parking Lot from 8:00 to 8:55a.m.

• Racers are asked to park just west of the race start, next to the railroad tracks. It is a short walk across Highway 24 to the race start.
• The Race will start at the Meadow Mountain Parking Lot (24747 US Highway 24, Minturn 81645). There is no racer parking available in this Parking Lot.

Individual Rates, 10K : $38 preregistration, $45 week-of registration, $55 day-of registration

Individual Rates, 5K: $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

Directions to parking from 1-70:

• Take exit 171 (Minturn/Leadville) and turn right (southwest) onto Highway 24.
• Drive past the Holy Cross Ranger Station and the Race Start, then take the first left onto Country Road
• Racer Parking is located just across the bridge next to the railroad.
• There will be signs indicating where racer parking is located.
• It will be a short walk across Highway 24 to the race start at the Meadow Mountain Parking Lot.

Directions to the start:

• Race begins at the Meadow Mountain Parking Lot (24747 US Highway 24, Minturn 81645). Just across Highway 24 from the Racer Parking.
• Racers are asked to park in the designated parking area and NOT at Meadow Mountain Parking Lot.

Awards will be presented at Magustos Pizza & Burger Pub. In addition to race prizes for the MeadowGold, we'll also be handing out series awards to celebrate the end of the season! Come and enjoy a free Mountain Time Lager (if you're over 21 years old) and pizza while we celebrate another great season!

• 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.

Food: Enjoy some delicious donuts & fruit from Northside Kitchen after the race. Come to the afterparty at Magustos and enjoy some free Mountain Time Lager and pizza!

Check out Previous Race Results & Photos on the Race Results Webpage.