Spirit Trail Run Virtual Vertical Challenge

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CKS Paddlefest is now a virtual event, including the Spirit Trail Run. Just because we can't gather in person doesn't mean we can't come together as a community for competition and a cause! The Spirit Trail Run, like all of the other Paddlefest virtual activities, will benefit eleveteHER, a Bunea Vista, CO non-profit organization focused on empowering girls through outdoor adventure.

The Spirit Vertical Run is broken into three competition categories. Each category is dedicated to one or more of the Collegiate Peaks that tower over Buena Vista. You will have 24 hours from midnight to midnight in your time zone to complete the challenge of your respective category. To be clear, you are running all miles in your local area. Whether on trail or road or stairs, it doesn't matter, just get the climbing in!

All competitors who complete their vertical goal are winners. Winners will be sent a mountain goat trophy with their name and overall elevation gain on it. We have an amazing artist who will be engraving these the Sunday after your race day. Trophies will be shipped out by May 25th and should be received before May 30th.

The overall female and male with the most vertical gain will earn the grand trophy with their name, elevation gain, and "master climber" trophy, which is a piece of artwork, crafted by a local artist out of beautiful wood.