Gnar Runners

these Lory Trail Series races rock 🤘🪨

LTS #2 - Into the Hills 10k done and dusted ✅

If you got this race done, we've gotta give ya some serious kudos. Nick designed the most diabolical of courses....Overlook Trail then straight up Arthur's? 1700' gain in 6.4 miles? Come on, man 😜

Photos are up and can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/CO/Bellvue/IntotheHillsEltuck10kLorySummerTrailSeries

Want a good challenge next Tuesday evening? We've got spots left in our Hilly 5k! You can sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Bellvue/EltuckHills5k

Racing Red Feather next month and want a course preview? Want to share some long run miles in one of the most beautiful areas of Northern Colorado? Or looking to give back to our lovely trails? We will stop asking questions.

We've got our 4rd Annual Trail Work & Training Weekend coming up on August 15/16 (Sat/Sun). It's a quick end-of-summer hurrah with free camping just an hour from Fort Collins.

The course preview run will be on Saturday the 15th, with a general start at 8:00a. Parking for those joining morning-of will be at the Elkhorn Creek Trailhead.

ROUTE OPTIONS:
8mi w/ 1200' gain: https://www.strava.com/routes/3254854863510357176
Preview the main loop of the 50K & Half Marathon courses.
16mi w/ 1800' gain: https://www.strava.com/routes/3254855126814300082
Preview the main body of the 50k course, including the flat & fast section north of CR74E.
35mi w/ 5500' gain: https://www.strava.com/routes/3254855869206552498
See most of the 50mi route, including the gorgeous Killpecker/Lone Pine loop and some eye-opening after-effects of the Cameron Peak fire. (If you're thinking of this route, give us a shout in advance - we'll stage a water drop at the 19mi mark)

Trail work will be on Sunday the 16th in partnership with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers(!) to do a bunch of tread & fill work on the Lady Moon / Molly Moon trails that our 50k & Half courses use. 8a start with a wrap-up by mid-afternoon. If you'd like to join, please shoot Brad an email at [email protected] .

For camping, we'll be enjoying some free dispersed camping in the national forest. There's a great series of spaces right along CR69C (Boy Scout Rd). Look for a Gnar feather flag by the road between the main Boy Scout Camp entrance and the Elkhorn Trailhead.

Hope to see you all there!

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/