What: The Telluride Foundation is hosting the annual Fourth of July foot race, the Rundola. The Rundola is an open registration uphill foot race open from Telluride to the ridge that parallels the gondola. Telluride Foundation is the host and organizer.

Where: Runners start at the base of the gondola on the town of Telluride side and finish at the top of the ridge. Runners and hikers will climb up the Telluride Trail (4,600 feet long, 40 feet wide with a 13% grade) or just bushwhack to the top of the gondola. There is an elevation gain of 1,810 feet.

When: The run will start at 8 a.m. on July 4th. Runners should walk back to Telluride or Mountain Village after the race. The finish line will close at 9:45 am.

Onsite Registration/Packet Pick-up: July 3rd from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Oak Street Plaza in the Town of Telluride. On-site registration will be available on July 4th from 7:00 - 7:50am (if the race does not sell out).

Who: Anyone who wants to race, run, hike! You must be registered and have a race bib to participate. No dogs, please!

Categories:

· By age group & gender ( 13 years & under; 14-18 years; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+)

Why: The goal of the event is to incorporate an athletic event into the Fourth of July festivities. An athletic event seems to be the only thing missing from the fabulous weekend of festivities in Telluride. The event is put on by the Telluride Foundation and any proceeds from the event will benefit the Telluride Foundation.

Awards: podium and breakfast will be held at Oak at 9:30 a.m. Medals will be awarded to the top three athletes in each category. Fastest Overall Woman & Fastest Overall Man receive a grand prize from Yeti Coolers. You must pick up medals & prizes on July 4th, nothing will be shipped.

Results: Head on over to my.raceresult.com and search for "Rundola"

Sponsors: Yeti Coolers, Soiree Telluride, Lumiere Telluride, Home Loan Insurance, Jagged Edge, Telluride Properties, Chase Bank, Alpine Bank, Telluride Eco Cleaners, Bentley Family, Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.

Supporters: Thank you to Oak, Telluride Ski & Golf, U.S. Forest Service, and the Town of Mountain Village

NO REFUNDS, NO BIB TRANSFERS

No bib or swag pick up after 7:50am (if swag is still available) on July 4th