Blue Sky Ascent & Round Trip (formerly the Mt. Evans Ascent)

Blue Sky Ascent & Round Trip (formerly the Mt. Evans Ascent) Race Information

<p>Although the air will be noticeably thin at the starting line, Echo Lake&#39;s 10,600 feet of elevation is just the beginning. The climb totals nearly 4,000 vertical feet - much of it above treeline - as you make your way 14.5 miles to the finish line located at the summit of one of the most recognizable peaks on Denver&#39;s mountain skyline - 14,264 foot Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans).  <a href="https://www.denverpost.com/2023/09/15/colorado-mount-evans-mount-blue-sky-name-change-approval" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn about the name change by clicking here.</a>.</p> <p>Be inspired!!!<br />Join us on June 28, 2026 for another memorable run.<br />Spectators will include Bighorn Sheep, Marmots, and Mountain Goats - maybe even a few people!!!</p> <p>There are two options in 2026:  The Ascent is a one-way 14.5 mile climb from Echo Lake the summit of Mt. Blue Sky.  the Round Trip is just as it sounds -- you will run to the top, then run back down.  </p> <p> </p>