16th Annual Telluride Foundation Rundola: Run for Good 2026

The race.

The 16th Annual Telluride Foundation Rundola takes place on July 4th, 2026, in Telluride, Colorado. Runners start at the gondola base in Telluride and finish at San Sophia ridge, climbing the Telluride Trail over 2.4 miles with 1,800 feet of elevation gain. The race begins at 7:30 a.m., with the finish line closing at 9:30 a.m. Bib and t-shirt pickup occurs from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. under the white Telluride Foundation tent at Oak Street Gondola Plaza. Competition categories include age groups from 10 and under through 80+, separated by gender. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each category, plus grand prizes for fastest overall man and woman. Podium ceremony and breakfast take place at 9:15 a.m. at Oak Restaurant. All proceeds benefit the Good Neighbor Fund, which provides emergency assistance to local families and individuals facing financial hardship.