Welcome to the Internet "Starting
Line" of the Autumn Color Run!
The Autumn Color Runs are held each year in and around the historic,
friendly, and picturesque town of Buena
Vista, Colorado, nestled in the upper Arkansas River
valley in the shadow of the Collegiate Peaks.
These courses generally result in
a number of personal best (see the Finish
Line Page). The race is sanctioned by USA
Track & Field and is authorized under special use
permit with the USDA Forest Service.
The half marathon
starts west of town above Cottonwood Lake and winds it's way into
town on mostly dirt roads. There is about 4 miles of pavement
and the course drops about 2,500 feet to the 8,000 foot altitude
of the town of Buena Vista.
The half marathon walk
follows the same course as the half marathon run.
The 10K run
follows some of the same course as the 5K. It starts and finishes
in the town park.
The 5K run
starts west of town on the Cottonwood Pass road and comes straight
on into town, dropping a few hundred feet on the way.
The 1 Mile Fun Run starts and finishes at the town's McPhelmy Park. A must for youngsters!
This event has become
famous as being well staffed and the provider of the
finest race food table in the state. We bus you to the start of
these events. A virtual cornucopia of food and refreshments will
await the participants at the finish.
There is something
for everyone, so come on and join us! Run the event of
your choice and then scarf some homemade muffins, have a drink and
rub elbows with a great bunch of sweaty runners. Hang out and look
cool while you wait for your ribbon.
For detailed information on fees,
rules and times see The Run
page, and be sure to register
in advance and SAVE! Or you can Email Thomas
Liverman, call him at (719) 221-2867, or call the Buena Vista
Chamber of Commerce at (719) 395-6612.
Register
and make arrangements early!
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