Christmas Mountain Run
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Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run : Event details
The event takes place on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Salida, Colorado, with primary activity centered at Riverside Park. Distances offered:
- 5 mile
- 1 mile
Packet pickup, post-race drinks and snacks, and awards are held at Riverside Park in downtown Salida. The event raises funds for the Chaffee County Community Foundation. Prize money is offered to top finishers: top three male and female overall finishers receive $150, $100, and $75; first-place male and female masters receive $100. The one mile run is timed, uses an out-and-back on Sackett Avenue with a half-mile turnaround, and all one-mile participants receive a participant ribbon and post-race snacks.
Course and logistics
The main course is described as a loop that begins and ends on Sackett Avenue near the Scout Hut and is closer to 4.9 miles in length. The course has about 158 feet of elevation gain and may have a few snowy or icy spots. Surface types include paved roads, dirt or gravel paths, and paved bike paths. The route follows the Salida river trail, crosses CR 175, loops around Franz Lake on gravel paths, uses the Salida Trail System and Crestone Avenue, and returns to Sackett Avenue. All roads and paths remain open to other users, including vehicle traffic. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.