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Welcome to the Emerald Mountain Epic

The Emerald Mountain Epic’s mission is to host Steamboat Springs’ premier single track race experience.  We are a two-day EPIC trail race for bikers and runners alike, all while experiencing community, comradery, and competition.


100% of race proceeds benefit two phenomenal local non-profits advocating for trails, recreationalist, and youth: Routt County Riders & Partners for Youth.

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RACE CATEGORIES + PERKS

2025 Race Weekend

The Emerald Mountain Epic attracts some of the nation's best mountain bike and trail running racers, while still offering incredible opportunities for athletes of all skill levels to test their mettle.  Our race is a uniquely rewarding and challenging experience in that it is 90% singletrack with major elevation gains. 


To minimize the impacts on the Emerald Mountain trail system, our past permits have only allowed for 500 racers on the start line each day. While our total field is limited to 500 racers per day, there will be no specific limit placed on individual categories.  


RACER BENEFITS

  • Something super rad just for entering 
  • Completely stocked aid stations and on-course trail crew to ensure you have a good and safe time
  • Post-race meal and beverages at the finish
  • Massive vendor village at the finish line for you and your support crew to enjoy
  • UPDATED FOR 2025: More shade and cool towels post event (we know, its been a request and WE GOT YOU)
  • NEW FOR 2025: Free prize drawing thanks to our sponsors! Must be present to win.
  • NEW FOR 2025: "I MADE IT" finisher award for all those who make it across the finish line 
  • And much, much MORE!


MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES - August 2, 2025

SOLO Race: 52 miles with approximately 6,600 (or 3,300) feet of elevation gain

  • Pro/Open Men's and Women's Races
  • Citizen Men's and Women's Races
  • Singlespeed Men's and Women's Races
  • Under 18 Junior Men’s and Women’s Races

DUO Relay: Teams of two, each completing one 26 mile lap with about 3,300 feet gained 

  • Men's Team
  • Women's Team
  • Co-Ed Team
  • Under 18 Junior Mens’s, Women’s, and Co-Ed Teams


TRAIL RUNNING RACES - August 3, 2025

FULL Marathon: 26.2 miles with approximately 3,300 feet of elevation gain

  • Men's and Women's Races

HALF Marathon: 13.1 miles with approximately 1,500 feet of elevation gain

  • Men's and Women's Races

DUO Marathon: Teams to two, each competing the 13.1 half marathon simultaneously with approximately 1,500 feet of elevation gain. You don't have to run together, but you start at the same time!

  • Men’s Team
  • Women’s Team
  • Co-Ed Team


ROYALTY OF THE 'BOAT  RACES - August 2 & 3, 2025

Some like to ride, some like to run, and then there are those who do both!  For you, we offer special categories that combine your times from each day's race to see who can truly claim the crowns of Emerald Mountain Epic Royalty!

  • KING of the Boat: Combined time of Men's Solo MTB & Full Marathon
  • QUEEN of the Boat: Combined time of Women's Solo MTB & Full Marathon
  • PRINCE of the Boat: Single lap time in Duo MTB and Men's Half Marathon or Duo Marathon
  • PRINCESS of the Boat: Single lap time in Duo MTB and Women's Half Marathon or Duo Marathon


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Courses

Saturday Mountain Bike

Sunday Trail Half and Full Marathon

Sunday Trail Half and Full Marathon

You can expect singletrack….lots of it. Beginning at the Howelsen Hill Ski Area in the heart of Steamboat Springs, the course takes an extended tour deep into the beautiful backcountry of Routt County before returning to the transition/finish area. Racers wind through open meadows, aspen forests and wild sage gardens offering incredible views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. It is a 50+ mile race composed of two 26.2 mile loops, 100% on dirt and 90% on singletrack. 

Sunday Trail Half and Full Marathon

Sunday Trail Half and Full Marathon

Sunday Trail Half and Full Marathon

The full marathon course is identical to one lap of the mountain bike course, which is approximately 26.2 miles. The same open meadows, aspen forests and wild sage gardens offer incredible views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The big difference between the Mountain Bike course and Trail Running course is a few more strategically placed Aid Stations during the running race. The half marathon course does not include Ridge Trail, Cow Creek or Beall Trail.

All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under 

Special Permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Proudly Benefitting:

Partners For Youth

Partners For Youth creates resilient youth through mentoring.

Routt County Riders

Routt County Riders advocates to implement positive change for all types of cyclists in Northwest Colorado.

Proceeds from the Emerald Mountain Epic support two phenomenal local nonprofits:  

Partners For Youth and Routt County Riders


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