Event Description

https://mountaingames.com/event/vail-ultra/

VAIL ULTRA / BENEFITING 50 FOR THE FALLEN

NEW FOR 2025: Push your limits with the Vail Ultra! This 50-mile adventure takes you through the heart of the Rockies, where every step leads you through steep ascents, awe-inspiring views, and ever-shifting terrain. Whether you’re an experienced runner or love the challenge of the outdoors, this race is about more than just crossing the finish line.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

The Vail Ultra invites you to take on a 50-mile journey that starts at 8,100’ and climbs to 10,666’, all while soaking in the beauty of Vail’s rugged landscape. This course is a perfect blend of thrilling trail and off-road sections on Vail Mountain, paired with tough asphalt stretches leading you to Vail Pass. It’s a challenge that will push you, inspire you, and reward you with stunning views every step of the way. Ready to rise to the adventure? Let’s go!

THURSDAY, JUNE 5
5:00 AM
IMPORTANT: Registration for this event closes Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

PRICE
EARLY BIRD PRICING // February 5 – April 1, 2025
$150
STANDARD PRICING // April 2 – May 27, 2025
$165
FOMO PRICING // May 28 – June 3, 2025
$180

PAYOUT
TOTAL PRIZE PURSE: $11,500
OPEN
MEN
1st – $2,500
2nd – $1,500
3rd – $1,000
4th – $500
5th – $250

WOMEN
1st – $2,500
2nd – $1,500
3rd – $1,000
4th – $500
5th – $250

PRIZES
Prizes to be determined.

https://mountaingames.com/event/vail-ultra/ 

50 For The Fallen is a non-profit organization formed in response to the tragedies of war and the worsening mental health crisis experienced by many of their Special Operations Forces family. The invisible scars carried home are accurate, and the mental health crisis has escalated to unprecedented numbers. Their mission is to find veterans in crisis, facilitate their mental health treatment, and stand by them as a family through the healing process. Net proceeds from the GoPro Mountain Games Vail Ultra will go to 50 For The Fallen.