Colorado · 7.6 Mile uphill trail run
Vail HillClimb
Vail HillClimb is a 7.6 Mile uphill trail run event held in Vail, Colorado. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Vail, CO
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Vail, Colorado
- Distances
- 7.6 Mile uphill trail run
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- ~2,000 ft climb from Vail Village (8,150 ft) to Mid-Vail
- Registration
- vailrec.com
About the Vail HillClimb
A grueling 7.6-mile uphill mountain race climbing roughly 2,000 feet from Vail Village to Mid-Vail, one of Colorado's oldest summer trail races.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 50th annual in 2026; historic part of the Vail Trail Running Series
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Vail HillClimb: common questions
- When is the Vail HillClimb?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Vail HillClimb held?
- In Vail, Colorado.
- What distances does the Vail HillClimb offer?
- 7.6 Mile uphill trail run.
- How many people run the Vail HillClimb?
- About 500 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 Vail HillClimb?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at vailrec.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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