Sangre de Cristo Ultras

Trail Running covering 12.9 km to 160.9 km with up to 5,910 m D+ in Westcliffe (Colorado, United States)

LocationWestcliffe, Colorado, United StatesShow on map(38.1347° N, 105.4658° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2018
Elevation gainUp to +5,910 m

Sangre de Cristo Ultras is an endurance sporting event in Westcliffe, Colorado, US focused on Trail Running. First held in 2018, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, High Altitude, Nature & Off-Road, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including 100-Mile (160.93 km, +5,910 m D+), 100k (98.1 km, +3,640 m D+), 50 Mile (80.47 km, +3,040 m D+), 50k (49.6 km, +2,070 m D+), 27 K (27 km, +4,905 m D+), and 8-Mile (12.88 km, +865 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (humanpotentialrunning.com).

Sangre de Cristo Ultras in Westcliffe (Work: "Alpine Ridge Trail Top Rocky Mountain NP 2024", Photo: Larry D. Moore, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
100-MileTrail Running160.93 km+5,910 m1,150 m - 3,632 mLoop courseRoute & profile
100kTrail Running98.1 km+3,640 m1,153 m - 2,682 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50 MileTrail Running80.47 km+3,040 m1,156 m - 2,433 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50kTrail Running49.6 km+2,070 m1,159 m - 2,028 mLoop courseRoute & profile
27 KTrail Running27 km+4,905 m1,162 m - 3,222 mLoop courseRoute & profile
8-MileTrail Running12.88 km+865 m1,150 m - 1,513 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160.93 km
Elevation gain
+5,910 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,910 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,632 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.3 % / 13.1 %
Course format
Loop course
160.93 km+5,910 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS38.1347° N, 105.4658° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,632 m above sea level (+5,910 m D+, -5,910 m D-)

Peak: 3,632 m·at 96.6 km·Ø 7.3 %
1,150 m1,977 m2,805 m3,632 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.7 km160.9 km3,632 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Sangre de Cristo Ultras take place?

Sangre de Cristo Ultras takes place in Westcliffe, Colorado, US (start area at coordinates 38.1347° N, 105.4658° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Sangre de Cristo Ultras?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including 100-Mile (160.93 km, +5,910 m D+), 100k (98.1 km, +3,640 m D+), 50 Mile (80.47 km, +3,040 m D+), 50k (49.6 km, +2,070 m D+), 27 K (27 km, +4,905 m D+), and 8-Mile (12.88 km, +865 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Sangre de Cristo Ultras?

The main competition (100-Mile over 160.93 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,910 m of elevation gain and -5,910 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,632 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Sangre de Cristo Ultras?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (humanpotentialrunning.com).