Colorado · 50K · 10K
Above the Clouds Ultra
Above the Clouds Ultra is a 50K and 10K event held in Woodland Park, Colorado. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Woodland Park, CO
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Woodland Park, Colorado
- Distances
- 50K, 10K
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Course
- 50K: ~4,137 ft gain / 4,137 ft loss (hilly); 10K: ~1,126 ft gain/loss
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- revenantrunning.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $140 (from revenantrunning.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM MDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 4137 ft gain, 4137 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 1126 ft gain, 1126 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 53°F at the start, 56% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Above the Clouds Ultra
A Woodland Park, Colorado trail ultra climbing Lovell Gulch to Rampart Range Road, circling Rampart Reservoir on fast singletrack, and finishing with panoramic Pikes Peak views amid fall colors. Offers 50K and 10K distances starting and finishing at Merit Academy.
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Above the Clouds Ultra: common questions
- When is the Above the Clouds Ultra?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Above the Clouds Ultra held?
- In Woodland Park, Colorado.
- What distances does the Above the Clouds Ultra offer?
- 50K and 10K.
- How many people run the Above the Clouds Ultra?
- About 200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Above the Clouds Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Above the Clouds Ultra?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $140 (from revenantrunning.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Above the Clouds Ultra start?
- 7:30 AM MDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Above the Clouds Ultra?
- about 53°F at the start, 56% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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