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53rd Annual Imogene Pass Run

52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run2026-09-12

Experience Colorado's premier point-to-point mountain run on the Imogene Pass Run 2024, a breathtaking 17.1-mile journey from Telluride to Ouray crossing the stunning 13,114-foot Imogene Pass. This sold-out annual event showcases the raw beauty of the San Juan Mountains while challenging runners with altitude, technical terrain, and unforgettable alpine vistas. Whether you're an experienced mountain runner seeking elevation glory or a trail enthusiast chasing bucket-list adventures, Imogene delivers an iconic Rocky Mountain experience.

Course format

Trail race with mixed terrain

Surface, footing, and terrain changes are likely to matter more than one exact split-by-split route line.

Elevation profile

Mixed terrain profile

Footing and climbing matter here more than one exact elevation number, so plan for effort swings.

Pressure point

Altitude adjustment

Even a modest rise can feel bigger if you are not acclimated, so keep the early effort calmer than sea-level pace.

Weather bias

Usually weather-dragged

Typical starts are around 51F, so even manageable mornings can still get more expensive later.

Free training plan

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Course Profile

53rd Annual Imogene Pass Run 52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run race demand

Planning read
78/100
Course detail
Moderate
Weather detail
Historical + forecast
Race-day detail
Moderate
Weather view
Forecast preview

Weather read

Light tailwind assist

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

53rd Annual Imogene Pass Run 52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

+3.5 mph

Interpretation

Light tailwind assist

NOAA race-window forecast is not available yet, so this shows the current route anchor sample and the fallback pre-race state.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 5.0 mphDominant direction SE

Estimated weather effect

+0.18%

Heuristic read

Close to neutral weather

Help score

-3

Historical profile

Historically weather-dragged

Based on 6 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 50.8FAvg wind 5.3 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2024 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Sep 14, 2024

Avg temperature

66.2F

Avg wind

4.0 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+1.61% estimated finish-time effect · 27 hourly observations

Race zone

52F

Patchy Smoke

5.0 mph · SE

City center

52F

Patchy Smoke

5.0 mph · SE

Finish area

52F

Patchy Smoke

5.0 mph · SE

Course Breakdown

Where the race starts costing more

Course rhythm

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

53rd Annual Imogene Pass Run 52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

8 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Telluride, CO should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the 52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run at 53rd Annual Imogene Pass Run as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Archive

Current route view

Available

52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for 53rd Annual Imogene Pass Run 52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run

Runner reviews live
CourseCourseLogisticsLogisticsCrowd supportCrowd supportAid stationsAid stationsFinish areaFinish areaRecommendRecommend

Course

93/100

Logistics

47/100

Crowd support

87/100

Aid stations

73/100

Finish area

80/100

Recommend

87/100

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Common questions

FAQ

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