2019 Race Information

The 2019 Estes Epic is a FREE race. That's right, it will be completely FREE to participate in our 2019 event for both the bike and the run. In lieu of a registration free, we are accepting donations for the Estes Park High School MTB Team. 

To thank you for your various levels of donations we will announce donation tiers and their finisher bonus shortly. 

Make Your Labor Day Weekend Estes Epic!

Check out a few of our favorite photos from 2018. We can't wait to see the epic shots from 2019!

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Race Weekend Information:

Packet Pickup
​Friday, August 30th-
Packet Pickup at Elkins Distilling Co. from 2-7pm. 
Their address is 1825 N Lake Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517




55K MTB
Saturday August 31st- 
Staging area and the Start/Finish line are located at The Estes Park Events Complex (MAP)

 packet pickup will be available from 715am-745am only Saturday morning.
55K MTB Race begins at 8:30am with an 8 hour course cutoff and a 5 hour cutoff at the turnaround point.   

Finish line party and food to be held immediately after with Pizza from Poppy's and beers from Lumpy Ridge Brewing.


55K/24K Runs
Sunday September 1st-
Staging area and the Start/Finish line are located at The Estes Park Events Complex (MAP)

Raceday pickup will take place from 500am-530am Sunday morning. Runners may also pickup their packets between 10am-2pm on Saturday during the MTB race at the Start/Finish area and during the 2-7pm event at Elkins. 

The 55K and 24K runs begin at 6:00am with a 12 hours cutoff for both races and a 7 hour cutoff at the turnaround point for the 55K. 

Finish line party and food to be held immediately after with Pizza from Poppy's and beers from Lumpy Ridge Brewing.


Aid Station Information:
Aid Stations will all be stocked with water, Cool Lime V Fuel, and salty snacks.  The turnaround aid station during the 55K races will have an extended selection, including gels and fruits. 

52K Bike
There will be 3 stocked aid stations during the bike race that you will hit a total of 5 times.  
Aid Station 1-  approximately mile 5.5 and 26.5
Aid Station 2- approximately mile 10.5 and 21.5 
Aid Station 3- Turnaround at approximately mile 17

52K Run
There will be 3 stocked aid stations during the run race that you will hit a total of 5 times.  
Aid Station 1-  approximately mile 5.5 and 26.5
Aid Station 2- approximately mile 10.5 and 21.5 
Aid Station 3- Turnaround at approximately mile 17

24K Run
There will be 1 stocked aid station druing the 24K you will hit a total of twice
Aid Station 1- approximately mile 5.5 and 9.5





 A Family Friendly Colorado Adventure
The Estes Epic offers fun for the entire family. The race venue is one of the most accessible and family friendly venues in all of Colorado. Features include:

• Situated directly in beautiful Estes Park Colorado
• Camping available at the race venue campground
• Start / Finish is steps away from an in-town trail system that circles Lake Estes and leads to downtown Estes
• Right next to the brand new Stanley Park Bike Park
• Right next to the Estes Park Dog Park
• A short distance from Rocky Mountain National Park

​Think you're epic enough? Sign up for the Epic Double and do a 55k MTB on Saturday and a 55k Run on Sunday.




Participation Benefits

• Experience and conquer the mountainous terrain around beautiful Estes Park, Colorado
• All entries will receive A tech shirt, arm warmers and an amazing, custom finisher award at the finish
• If you register before July 15th we will add your name/motivational phrase, whatever you want to your bib/bike plate!
• Aid stations will have items well beyond the normal, including gels and drink provided by VFuel.   Bike course will have at least 2 aid stations and the run course will have at least 3 aid stations 
• Athlete camping available for the weekend right by the start finish line

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Questions? Email our Race Director: don@raceco.org

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