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Vapor Trail 125

The Vapor Trail 125 is a high altitude ultra-endurance MTB event in Salida, Colorado. But we started from day 1 with a rider vetting process. It's a passion.

In 2005 a wild idea was turned in for the permitting process and the Vapor Trail 125 was born. We had a hefty entrance fee, hired the local Search and Rescue to be up in idling trucks all night waiting for disaster. A review of their experience mainly. That process is a but cumbersome, but we never want the event to grow much beyond the less-than-100 number that we are easily keeping within boundaries. We want people who have done this sort of thing before. It's not a training event. And as a result, we have never (knock wood) had a serious injury. Not a race, a fun ride. But we do keep stats at our website. You can see the finish times and splits for every running.

09/15/2026

🏔️ Through midnight climbs, thin-air summits, and bone-rattling descents, heroes were once again forged on the trails of the V***r Trail 125. After 125 miles and 17,000+ feet of relentless elevation, the strongest stood at the summit of endurance. 🔥 Congratulations to the top 3 women and top 3 men — legends now etched in Colorado granite. 💪

Women
🥇 Jennah Jones, 18:18
🥈 Becky Gardner, 18:34
🥉 Jeanine Foley, 20:25

Men
🥇 Cory Wallace, 11:54 (New Course Record!)
🥈 Russell Finsterwald, 12:02
🥉 Cade Reichenberger 12:50

📸 Chelsea Tuttle Photo

09/12/2026

⏱️ 2026 V***R TRAIL 125 RESULTS ⏱️

The racers are suffering. 🤪
The clock is ticking. ⏱
Westy is watching. 👀

Westy is our timing guy. Westy has been timing races since before many of you were born. Before GPS. Before live tracking. Before your fancy little bike computers.

Westy loves accuracy. 🎯

So when Westy says you finished at 17:42:16…....You finished at 17:42:16. 😎

📊 LIVE RESULTS: https://www.itsyourrace.com/Results.aspx?id=16476&y=2026

09/09/2026

A huge shoutout to our 2026 Highlight Sponsors that bring the V***r Trail 125 to life! 🙌 From hosting our event basecamp to tasty burritos and coffee to smooth running drivetrains to keeping us refreshed with post-race drinks and on-course goodies, these champs are all in for your V***r Trail 125 adventure! We couldn't do this without their awesome support, year after year. So, let’s show them support whenever we can!

🚨 2026 Highlight Sponsors 🚨
Absolute Bikes
The FlaminGo Food Trailer
Embark Maple
Elevation Beer Company
Salida Mountain Trails
Skratch Labs
Shimano Bike
Dumonde Tech - Racing Oils, Bicycle and Shooting Sports lubricants

📸 Scott Tribby

09/08/2026

Just a few more nervous sleeps and power naps until you get sent off into the chilly (wet?) night and mighty high peaks of the Sawatch Range! Here is the schedule for this weekend ⬇️

🗓 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH:
🟢 5 PM - 7:30 PM - Athlete check-in and number plate pickup in the back parking lot of Absolute Bikes (330 W Sackett Ave, Salida, CO 81201)
🟢 5 PM - 7:30 PM - Drop off “Drop Bags” inside the white enclosed Absolute Bikes trailer in AB/High Side parking lot AFTER YOU CHECK IN. You will receive luggage tags when you check in so we can easily identify your drop bags.
🟢 7:30 PM - 8 PM - MANDATORY RACER MEETING in the back parking lot behind Absolute Bikes.
🟢 9:45 PM - 9:55 PM - Racers arrive at the F Street Bridge (Please stay out of the middle of the road as traffic will be open to vehicles).
🟢 10 PM - Race Start at the F Street Bridge in downtown Salida.

🗓 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH:
🔴 Racing all day with the finish line in the parking lot of Absolute Bikes.
🔴 Free racer meal in parking lot. Free beer and NA's from Elevation Beer Company.
🔴 We will have music, good vibes, and great people hanging out. Stay, relax, and cheer on other finishers.
🔴 Men's and Women's awards ceremony times will be based on finishing times. If you make the podium, PLEASE STAY FOR AWARDS. You've been in this for the long haul. Months of training, a 12-20 hour day on the bike, so please hang out for another couple hours and be there to stand on the steps with the 2 other badasses you crushed the day with. We'll shoot for Men's awards around 4:30 PM (no earlier than 4 PM) and Women's awards soon after as long as we have the top 3 finishers in.

Also, check your inbox and/or SPAM folder. An email went out the evening of September 7 to all racers with the schedule of events and important race information.

📸 Eddie Clark Media

08/31/2026

Most of the hard work is done. The miles are in. Now it’s time to rest, recover, and get your gear dialed!

Before race day, give your bike a once-over:

🔧 Check your tires and/or install new tires
🫧 Top off your sealant
⛓️ Inspect your drivetrain
🛑 Check those brake pads
👟 How are your shoe cleats? Don’t discover they’re toast halfway through the night.
🧥 Cold-weather gear? Get it all lined up and tested.

The V***r Trail doesn’t care how fast you were in training. It cares how well you’re prepared when the day gets hot, the night gets cold, the trails gets rough, and the miles start piling up.

The training is done. Now sharpen the tools. Rest the engine.

📸 Devon Balet Media

08/28/2026

We’re big fans of the buddy system at V***r Trail 125. Because when you’re grinding through the thin air at 12,600 feet, everything is a little more manageable when you’ve got someone suffering right alongside you. 😈

Misery loves company. Especially at altitude. 😁

15 days until we send it into the Sawatch! Who’s your buddy? 👊

📸 Devon Balet Media

08/25/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! 🚨

V***r Trail 125 doesn’t happen without the people behind the scenes, and we’ve still got a few holes to fill...and a t-shirt order to get in.

Our biggest needs right now:

🩺 Medic: Aid 4/5, Shift 1
🔧 Mechanic: Aid 1
🙌 General Volunteers: Aid 2, plus a few other spots throughout the course

Volunteer Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA8AB29AAFEC70-61828794-vapor #/

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, this is your sign. Come be part of the chaos, cheer on some seriously tired humans, and help make the V***r Trail 125 magic happen. 🌙⛰️🚵

Have a friend who’d be a great fit? Tag them below. Know someone with medical or mechanical skills? Even better!

📸 Chelsea Tuttle Photography

08/17/2026

Only 26 days until you line up behind the cowboy hat. 🤠

Only 26 days to panic sweat the 10 P.M. start.

Only 26 days to see if your training was enough.

Only 26 days left to sit down with your therapist.

Only 26 days to fine tune your mind, body, and equipment.

Only 26 days. 😈

📸 Jace Stout

08/05/2026

We're looking for a few incredible humans to help keep our riders safe.

The V***r Trail 125 is seeking medical volunteers to staff our remote aid stations during race weekend. If you're an EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, Physician, PA, NP, or have a similar medical background, we'd love to have you on the team.

Our medical volunteers are a vital part of what makes this event possible. You'll help assess and care for athletes tackling one of the most rugged mountain bike races anywhere on planet earth, all while experiencing an unforgettable weekend in the high country alongside an amazing crew of volunteers.

Interested or know someone who might be? Send us a message or sign up at https://vaportrail125.com/volunteer

Your expertise could make all the difference when the miles get long and the mountains get bigger. ❤️⛰️🚵

📸 Chelsea Tuttle Photo

06/14/2026

🚵‍♂️ The V***r Trail 125 Training Series routes are officially OPEN for 2026! 🚵‍♀️

The high country is calling, the legs are trembling with anticipation, and the countdown to race day has begun. From punchy climbs to endless alpine views, these routes are designed to help you build fitness, dial in your gear, and get a taste of what the V***r Trail 125 dishes out every September.

⚠️ Early season mountain conditions are very much in play:
❄️ Snow drifts may linger on higher passes
🌧️ Trails may be wet, muddy, or boggy (stay on trail!)
🌲 Downed trees can block sections of trail
🪨 Fallen rocks and debris are common after winter
🚧 Conditions can change daily

Please ride smart, be prepared for surprises, and remember that a little hike-a-bike is sometimes part of the adventure.

Now grab your friends, load the route (link on website), and start stacking those mountain miles. September will be here before you know it! 😈

📸 Eddie Clark Media

Address

F Street Bridge
Salida, CO
81201

Telephone

+13035526925

Website

http://www.vaportrail125.com/

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