In 338 days · Sunday, September 26, 2027

Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival (27K)

Westcliffe, Colorado, United States

Typical weather · late September

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About This Race

Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival (27K) covers a distance of 27.0 km. This non-standard distance offers a unique challenge that sets it apart from traditional race formats.

This is a trail race, taking you off-road onto natural terrain including dirt paths, rocks, and varied surfaces. Trail running engages different muscles than road running and requires more focus on foot placement. Trail-specific running shoes with aggressive grip are highly recommended for Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival (27K).

The race takes place in Westcliffe, Colorado, United States, offering participants a chance to experience the local running community and explore the area before or after the event.

Questions

What's different about running on trails?

Trail running requires more attention to foot placement and engages stabilizing muscles differently than road running. You'll typically run slower on trails due to terrain variations. Trail shoes with aggressive lugs provide better grip, and a more upright posture helps you see obstacles ahead.

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