Blue Sky Ascent & Round Trip (formerly the Mt. Evans Ascent)
Sun June 28, 2026
Location: Idaho Springs, CO 80452 US
The Blue Sky Ascent & Round Trip is on Sunday June 28, 2026. It includes the following events: Ascent and Round-Trip.
Although the air will be noticeably thin at the starting line, Echo Lake's 10,600 feet of elevation is just the beginning. The climb totals nearly 4,000 vertical feet - much of it above treeline - as you make your way 14.5 miles to the finish line located at the summit of one of the most recognizable peaks on Denver's mountain skyline - 14,264 foot Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans).
Be inspired!!! Join us on June 28, 2026 for another memorable run. Spectators will include Bighorn Sheep, Marmots, and Mountain Goats - maybe even a few people!!!
There are two options in 2026:
- The Ascent is a one-way 14.5 mile climb from Echo Lake to the summit of Mt. Blue Sky.
- The Round Trip is just as it sounds -- you will run to the top, then run back down.
Events
Ascent
Price: $133.50 incl. $8.50 Fee
Time: 6:30AM MDT
Registration Opens November 27, 2025 at 12:01am MST
Open to ages 14 - 99.
Round-Trip
Price: $144.10 incl. $9.10 Fee
Time: 5:30AM MDT
Registration Opens November 28, 2025 at 12:01am MST
Open to ages 18 - 99.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.TheBlueSkyAscent.com.
Location
13264 Chicago Creek Rd Echo Lake Campground Idaho Springs, CO US 80452
