Chili Chase - Chili Chase
External Event
Distance
6.5 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
An exhilarating day of trail running and delicious chili! Durango's only trail running event that starts with a trail run through Overend Mountain Park over Hogsback, and ends with a Chili Cookoff! Presented by The Durango Running Club & Backcountry Experience, and benefitting The Good Food Collective. Registration for runners opens Aug 1, 2026 for this ~6.5/7 mile spicy trail run. More details on the course to come. Chili Chefs can enter the cookoff for free! To enter, email info@BCEXP.com and bring your best chili for a chance to go home with the Chili Cookoff Champion Belt. Approximate course map: here
Typical conditions
For events around October 2026 in Durango, CO, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.
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This event is listed in Durango, CO, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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