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West Elk Challenge 2026

03.10.2026Paonia (United States)
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1’2193’999 m D+ ft D+

42.2 km26.2 mi26.2Mlongest of 2 courses

At a glance

West Elk Challenge 2026 took place on Saturday 3 October 2026 in Paonia (Colorado, United States). Two distances to choose from: 30 and 42.2 km.

Longest course: 26.2M, 42.2 km with 1’219 m D+ (29 m per km: hilly terrain).

The 2027 edition is expected on Saturday 2 October 2027, date to be confirmed by the organiser. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.

A point-to-point trail marathon (with a 30K option) through Western Colorado’s North Fork Valley at peak fall colors. 100% of proceeds fund scholarships for Nature Connection’s summer camps.
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2 courses

  1. 30km18.6mi

    30K
    No index

  2. 42.2km26.2mi

    1’219 m D+3’999 ft D+

    avg 3%

    26.2M
    No index

GPX trace not yet published.

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