Calarat Challenge TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 & sUnday, september 1

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Join us Labor Day weekend for the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival. We start the festivities off on Saturday night with a 5K that you can run, walk or hike, and our Kids 1K. Then on Sunday morning, we have the 1/2 MARATHON and 10K. All trail races start and finish at the Cal-Wood Education Center, and are run on a number of different trails throughout the beautiful private properties of Cal-Wood and Balarat Outdoor Education Center.

Cal-Wood Education Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing unique outdoor education experiences that inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world. They aim to offer enriching environmental education programs that foster a sense of wonder, responsibility, and stewardship in students of all ages, with a particular focus on including underrepresented and low-income communities.

Since their inception, Cal-Wood has been a beacon of hands-on learning and environmental advocacy. They proudly offer programs that immerse participants in the wonders of nature, from their summer camps to their year-round educational field trips, family camps, and workshops. Their dedicated team of educators work tirelessly to cultivate a deep connection between our visitors and the environment.

We have cabin lodging or camping on Saturday night, as well as a great pasta dinner prepared. After the race, celebrate your accomplishment with your family, friends, and fellow participants at our after race party. We will have food, beer, and music, so come on up and enjoy everything Cal-wood has to offer. 

If you are a parent participating in the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival, then consider our Kid Adventure Time Program on Sunday morning for 5 - 10 year olds. Chip, our Cal-wood Instructor, will provide and supervise outdoor activities from 7:30 - 10:30AM, so that you can enjoy your race!

Want to make a donation to the Cal-Wood Education Center? You can do that - HERE

DON’T MISS OUT ON ONE OF THE FEW TRAIL RACES IN BOULDER COUNTY

Lodging/ Food/ CHILD SUPERVISION

CABINS - Each rustic log cabin contains 5 bunk beds and sleeps up to 10 people. These cabins are available for Saturday night, and pricing is based on having your own sleeping bag/ linens and pillow.

• Whole Cabin for up to 10 People - $200.00

• Cabin Bed: Adult - $25.00

• Cabin Bed: 13 - 19 years - $15.00

• Cabin Bed: 6 - 12 years - $10.00

• Cabin Bed: 5 years & under - FREE

CAMPING - There are 5 main campsites which include flat space for multiple tents, picnic tables and a fire pit. You must bring your own sleeping gear.

• Adult - $15.00

• 13 - 19 years - $10.00

• 6 - 12 years - $5.00

• 12 years & under - FREE

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER - Dinner will be from 6:00 - 7:00PM at the Cal-wood Lodge. We will have a vegetarian and meat pasta option (incl. gluten free), roasted vegetables, salad and garlic bread. There will be Avery beer options as well as mineral water.

• Adult - $20.00

• 13 - 19 years - $15.00

• 6 - 12 years - $10.00

• 5 years & under - FREE

SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST - Breakfast will be from 6:00 - 7:30AM at the Cal-wood Lodge. We will have Granola Cereal, Bagels, Fruit, OJ and Coffee.

• Adult - $12.50

• 13 - 19 years - $10.00

• 6 - 12 years - $7.50

• 5 years & under - FREE

KID ADVENTURE TIME - If you are a parent participating in the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival, then consider our Kid Adventure Time Program on Sunday morning for 5 - 10 year olds. Chip, our Cal-wood Instructor, will provide and supervise outdoor activities from 7:30 - 10:30AM, so that you can enjoy your race!

• 5 - 10 years - $15.00

Registration

Register - HERE - For the Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival. Registrations will close Saturday August 31st at 11:59PM. There are NO Race Day Registrations and there are NO Race Refunds!

• To get your FREE T-Shirt, your must register BEFORE MONDAY AUGUST 12.

• You don’t want to run, and just want to make a donation to the Cal-Wood Education Center? You can do that - HERE

• Race Day Information - HERE

Registration cost per person:
1/2 MARATHON (Participants must be 18 YEARS +)
Now - 6/16 $60.00
6/17 - 8/27 $70.00
8/28 - 8/31 $80.00

10K - 20 YEARS & OLDER
Now - 6/16 $40.00
6/17 - 8/27 $45.00
8/28 - 8/31 $55.00

10K - 19 YEARS & UNDER (Participants must be 13 YEARS +)
Now - 6/16 $30.00
6/17 - 8/27 $35.00
8/28 - 8/31 $45.00

5K - 20 YEARS & OLDER
Now - 6/16 $30.00
6/17 - 8/27 $35.00
8/28 - 8/31 $45.00

5K - 19 YEARS & UNDER (Participants must be 7 YEARS +)
Now - 6/16 $20.00
6/17 - 8/27 $25.00
8/28 - 8/31 $35.00

1K - 12 YEARS & UNDER
Now - 6/16 $10.00
6/17 - 8/27 $15.00
8/28 - 8/31 $20.00

Cost includes aid station support, timing, T-Shirt (If registered before August 12th), after race food and refreshments, a free Avery Brewing Company beer (must be 21 years or older) and a participant medal.

Results

2024 - HERE
2023 - HERE
2022 - HERE - (Half Marathon reduced to 11.2K)
2021 - HERE
2020 - HERE - (Official Race Results Day 1 & Day 2 Combined)
2019 - No Event
2018 - HERE
2017 - HERE
2016 - HERE
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Previously know as the JAMESTOWN JUGGERNAUT
2015 - HERE

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PHOTOS

2021 - Photos by Orea Media - HERE