About Crested Butte Ultra

Crested Butte is known for having some of the best trails in the country. Runners will be challenged by this high altitude course. Its wide open views will amaze runners, as they traverse through Gunnison National Forest.  There will be wildflowers and the beginning of fall will bring the changing aspen leaves. The event will start and finish at the Crested Butte Community School.

Course Information

• Crested Butte Ultra 50 Mile Course Map

  • Crested Butte Ultra 50 Mile GPX File *download file to view​ 

    • Lowest Point 8822'

    • Highest Point  11291'

    • Elevation Gain 8301'

    • Elevation Loss 8301'

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• Crested Butte Ultra 55K Course Map

  • Crested Butte Ultra 55K GPX File *download file to view

    • Lowest Point   8822'

    • Highest Point  11290'

    • Elevation Gain 4567'

    • Elevation Loss 4567'

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• Crested Butte Ultra 35K Course Map

  • Crested Butte Ultra 35K GPX File *download file to view

    • Lowest Point   8822'

    • Highest Point  9988'

    • Elevation Gain 2280'

    • Elevation Loss 2280'

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Aid Station Mileage, Cutoff Times, and Course Limit Information

Crested Butte Ultra Race Guide

See the 2022 Race Guide.

Cupless Aid Station Information

That's right! We have gone cupless!

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What does that mean?

• Water dispensers will be located at the start/finish line and at every aid station.

• Runners can use these to fill bladders, bottles​, and reusable cups

• Gloved volunteers will pour sodas/misc drinks into runners' reusable cups.

• To further reduce waste at aid stations, runners may bring a small reusable bag or bowl for food.

• Reusable bowls are optional but a great way to reduce waste.

Packet Pickup

Date: Friday, September 30, 2022

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  

Location: Crested Butte Community School

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Race Day Packet Pickup

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Crested Butte Community School

5:30 a.m.-6:45 a.m.

Information Regarding Packet Pickup Process:

• You will need to have a photo ID in order to receive your packet.

• Runners may pick up the goody bag and shirt of a registered runner, who will not be in attendance.

• Runners may not pick up someone else's bib.  

• Entries are non-transferable

• See race guide for all information about packet pickup.

Directions to the Start 

The start and finish line are located at:

Crested Butte Community School

818 Red Lady Avenue

Crested Butte, CO

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GPS Coordinates: 38.8645, -106.9755

Race Morning Schedule

Race Day Packet Pickup

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Crested Butte Community School

5:30 a.m.-6:45 a.m.

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6:00 a.m. - 50 Mile Start  

7:00 a.m. - 55k Start 

8:00 a.m. - 35K Start

10 minutes before each race start - pre-race announcement

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RUNNERS MUST ATTACH CHIP TO SHOE. NO CHIP ON SHOE = NO TIME

Finish Line

The finish line is in the same location as the starting line. We will be serving runner approved goodies. 

Traveling to Crested Butte

Check out the Visit Crested Butte site for more details.

Runner Perks

All runners will receive a race shirt, custom BOCO hat, and a finisher's buckle. 

FAQ

For specific information about:

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Race Rules

Our No Refund Policy

Registration Cancellation Directions

Pricing

Other Runner Requirements

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See our FAQ Page. 

Results

Crested Butte Ultra results are posted on Ultrasignup.

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