(Vail, Colo.) – With 2017 behind us, many people look at the new year as a fresh start and a chance to make positive changes in their lives. What are your New year’s resolutions? Maybe you aspire to get in shape, improve your athletic performance, get outside more often or participate in more community events.
The La Sportiva Vail Trail Running Series is back for 2018 and is the perfect way to meet your New year’s goals. Colorado’s most iconic trail races, this seven-race summer series takes runners up mountains, through forests and over streams in and around Vail. Runners can expect well-marked routes, fully-stocked aid stations, experienced volunteers and courses that are challenging for pros and enjoyed by beginners. Races are open to ages 13 and up.
La Sportiva Vail Trail Running Series Schedule
Sat, May 19: La Sportiva Boneyard Boogie | 9 a.m. | Town of Eagle
Sat, June 23: La Sportiva Summer Solstice (benefiting the Vail Valley Charitable Fund) 10K, 5K and Kids Fun Run | 10K at 9 a.m., 5K at 9:15 a.m. and Fun Run immediately after 10K | Beaver Creek Mountain
Sat, July 7: La Sportiva Vail HillClimb | 7 a.m. | Vail Mountain
Sat, July 21: La Sportiva Half Marathon and 5K | Location and time TBD
Sat, Aug. 4: La Sportiva Berry Picker | 8 a.m. | Vail Mountain
Sat, Aug. 25: La Sportiva 10K@10,000 ft and 5K@10,000 ft | 8 a.m. | Vail Mountain
Sat, Sept. 15: La Sportiva MeadowGold 10K and 5K | 10 a.m. | Town of Minturn
To register for the entire series or individual races, go online at vailrec.com/register. Race details are available at vailrec.com. For more information or to become a race series sponsor, call the VRD Sports Department at 970-479-2280 or email sports@vailrec.com.