Gnar Runners

Did you enjoy Never Summer much that you are already asking yourself, "what now?" Do not fret, as for have question you have, we have an answer.

Prices for the Red Feather Trail Jamboree and Colorado 24 hour run increase TONIGHT 7/31 at midnight! Take advantage of that early bird pricing and lock into a new challenge, whether it's a gorgeous fall race with some of the most beautiful parts of Northern Colorado, or seeing how much distance you can cover in 6, 12, or 24 hours!

Details:
Red Feather Trail Jamboree 50 mi, 50k and half marathon
Sept 25-27 2026
Ben Delatour Scout Ranch, Red Feather Lakes, CO

Colorado 24-hour Run (and 6 hr and 12 hr run)
Nov 7-8 2026

Sign up here:
https://gnarrunners.com/red-feather/
https://gnarrunners.com/colorado-24-hour-run/
Colorado Youth Outdoors, Fort Collins, CO

Have you ran either of these races? Tell us your favorite (or most memorable) part in the comments!

Never Summer Race Photos are trickling in, with more coming throughout the week! HUGE thanks to our volunteer photographers for allowing us to provide FREE photos for our events.

You can find your photos here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/CO/Walden/NeverSummer100Km

Help Wanted! Brad & Sophie want YOU to join them this coming weekend at Never Summer!

Super Duper High Priority:
Sat->Sun Overnight - we need Sweepers, Aid Station & Finish BBQ folks!

Merely High Priority:
Sat Afternoon/Evening - one more Sweeper + Finish BBQ

Please email brad [at] gnarrunners.com if you can join! Perks include food, campsite, shirts, race credits, undying love and did we mention FOOD!

NORTH DIAMOND STOKE🤘

Can you believe we are only two weeks away from Never Summer weekend?!

Tell us your favorite climb on the course in the comments😜 we will go first - North Diamond!!!

PRICE INCREASE ALERT 🚨

Prices for the Blue Sky Marathon & Half Marathon go up TONIGHT.

If you are looking for a prime fall foliage trail marathon or half marathon, Blue Sky Marathon & Half Marathon fit the bill! Both races are on over 90% groovy single track, with a stout 3500' gain in the Marathon and 1800' gain in the half. Whether you are a seasoned trail runner or looking to experience your first trail racing adventure, we've got ya covered.

Take advantage of our door buster pricing and sign up today:
https://gnarrunners.com/blue-sky-marathon/

Training weekend is coming up!

Join us the weekend of June 27 & 28 for a training, camping and/or trail work weekend on the Never Summer 60km/100km course.

We are again offering camping and camaraderie at the Gould Community Center (race start). Reservations are available Friday & Saturday night. Open to tents and campers (no hookups). Please reserve your spot here: https://gnarrunners.square.site/.../camping-never.../84

Schedule:
⭐️Friday, camping available. Possible Mt Richthofen Vertical K if there is interest and conditions allow.

⭐️Saturday, 8:00am: meet at the Seven Utes Parking Lot to run the southern section of the course.

ROUTES:
18 miles/4,100’ https://www.strava.com/routes/3180531872816383830
32 miles/8,000’ https://www.strava.com/routes/3180534848048047946
The full loop from Seven Utes to North Diamond Peak, across to Montgomery and down to Bockman and back to Seven Utes via the Bockman Road.

⭐️Sunday, 8:00am: meet at Ruby Jewel TH.

ROUTES:
16 miles/3,000’
https://www.strava.com/routes/23986994 . From the Ruby Jewel TH, run through Hidden Valley to Kelly Lake, down to Clear Lake Rd. Take a left at intersection back to Canadian aid location to pick up course back to Ruby Jewel on North Yurt & Canadian Trails.

20 miles/4,000’ -> 24 miles/5,300’ with -> without Clear Lake spur:
https://www.strava.com/routes/23987150
As above to Clear Lake Road, then right following course on Northern Loop around to Canadian Aid location, then back to Ruby Jewel on North Yurt & Canadian Trails.

Trail work volunteers can meet up with us either day at the morning meet locations or Gould Community Center.
Please RSVP to [email protected] !