Races

Race #1 - Emerald Endurance - June 3, 2026

Online registration is available until 8:00 AM on Wednesday, June 3.
Race day registration is available onsite at Howelsen Hill from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
As a reminder, race prices increase $5 on race day. Save yourself time and money by registering online in advance.
A 6:00 PM registration cutoff will be enforced, so please plan accordingly. If you arrive after 6:00 PM to may not be able to register/race.

Race staff will be signing the courses on Monday/Tuesday prior to the race. If you are interested in riding the courses prior to race day, these are the ideal days to do so.
Please note that not all of the signage will be up for the earlier pre-ride days, so make sure to print a map or download the gpx file into your bike computer/phone before hitting the trails.
If you have questions about the courses, signage suggestions, our would like a quick tour, our Course Director will be at the Stables Trailhead at 5 PM on Monday, June 1. Stop by, say hello, and get familiar with the Emerald Endurance courses.

We are happy to bring back our Running Division race again this season! Runners will leave in a mass start following the bike starts.

All races will start and finish behind the Howelsen Hill Lodge located at 845 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat Springs, CO.

Stick around after the race for our post-race celebration!

Thanks to our 2026 sponsors, there will be free beer and snacks available to all registered racers, Otter Pops for the kids, and lawn games. Feel free to pack your own food or BYOB if desired and enjoy a fun evening with your fellow racers.
For 2026, Ride Workshop is again sponsoring the race series, and will be hosting a post race social at the their shop directly after the race. Join us for free beverages, food discounts and chances to win merch and gift cards.
Don't forget to visit the prize table to see if you've won any of the great prizes from our series sponsors!

Additional race day details will be sent via e-mail to registered racers.