Event Description
The Autumn Run is held each year on the third weekend in September, in and around the historic, friendly, and picturesque town of Buena Vista, Colorado. Nestled in the upper Arkansas River Valley at the base of the Collegiate Peaks, the Autumn Run has one of the most beautiful courses in Colorado.
This run is stroller friendly! There may be a few bumpy sections on trail, but overall it's very smooth. Littles who ride along in strollers need not register.
We welcome all runners, joggers, and walkers!
Family Fun Run:
Cruise around the park for a family fun run which will take place in the morning.
Young participant finishers will be able to customize their very own race bib!
There will not be registration for the Family Fun Run - Just come out on race day!
The Family Fun Run is free, but donations to the beneficiary are always welcome!
This run is stroller friendly! There may be a few bumpy sections on trail, but overall it's very smooth. Littles who ride along in strollers need not register.
We welcome all runners, joggers, and walkers!
Family Fun Run:
Cruise around the park for a family fun run which will take place in the morning.
Young participant finishers will be able to customize their very own race bib!
There will not be registration for the Family Fun Run - Just come out on race day!
The Family Fun Run is free, but donations to the beneficiary are always welcome!
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
If you register and are unable to participate in the event, you have these options:
1 - Let the race director know at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to defer to next year’s event, or
2 - Stay registered and pickup your giveaway during packet pickup, or
3 - Forfeit your giveaway and your registration, considering it a donation.
Packet pickup and registration CLOSES 15 minutes before the race start time.
Registration may close earlier if race meets participant cap.
1 - Let the race director know at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to defer to next year’s event, or
2 - Stay registered and pickup your giveaway during packet pickup, or
3 - Forfeit your giveaway and your registration, considering it a donation.
Packet pickup and registration CLOSES 15 minutes before the race start time.
Registration may close earlier if race meets participant cap.
Course Maps & DETAILS
COURSE Reminders
Strollers ARE allowed on the race course!
Half Marathon participants with a stroller must provide their own transportation to the start line.
Walkers ARE welcome in all events!
Please keep in mind the 2 pm course cutoff time all events.
Dogs are NOT allowed on any race course due to our race insurance.
You can bring your furry friends to the Start/Finish Line, but please keep them controlled, at least 20 feet away from the Start/Finish Line, and on a leash at all times.
We encourage all half marathon participants to use our shuttle buses to avoid overcrowding at the start line as the road is narrow and there is NOT ample parking.
Half Marathon participants with a stroller must provide their own transportation to the start line.
Walkers ARE welcome in all events!
Please keep in mind the 2 pm course cutoff time all events.
Dogs are NOT allowed on any race course due to our race insurance.
You can bring your furry friends to the Start/Finish Line, but please keep them controlled, at least 20 feet away from the Start/Finish Line, and on a leash at all times.
We encourage all half marathon participants to use our shuttle buses to avoid overcrowding at the start line as the road is narrow and there is NOT ample parking.
Chaffee County Running Club Race Series
Chaffee County Running Club has a new race series for 2024 that includes 15 of Chaffee County’s trail and road races!!! This series is exclusive for CCRC club members. The more events you run of the race series, the more points and raffle tickets you get. The more you get, the more you can win!
If you aren't yet a member of CCRC, you can join for very little! Plus, CCRC club members will qualify for a discount for runs with One Love Endurance Events.
If you aren't yet a member of CCRC, you can join for very little! Plus, CCRC club members will qualify for a discount for runs with One Love Endurance Events.
Packet Pickup
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Early Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, 9.20.2024 Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Location: BV Community Center Aspen Room (West Entrance) 715 East Main Street Buena Vista, CO |
Race Day Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, 9.21.2024 Time: 7 am - Ends 15 minutes before race start Location: McPhelemy Park Hywy 24 & East Main Street Buena Vista, CO |
Runner SWAG
Participants will receive an Autumn Run race shirt in polyblend cotton, created by Souled Out T-Shirts!
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Finishers will receive a commemorative finisher's medal, created by Rocky Mountain Engraving!
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Place awards will be given to the Top 3 Male & Female finishers of each run!
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Family Fun Run young finishers will receive a finisher's medallion, created by Rocky Mountain Engraving!
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Half Marathon and 10K participants will receive a Hydrapak collapsible, reusable cup!
Our cupless racing is sponsored by
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Finishers will receive a commemorative finisher's medal, created by Rocky Mountain Engraving!
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Place awards will be given to the Top 3 Male & Female finishers of each run!
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Family Fun Run young finishers will receive a finisher's medallion, created by Rocky Mountain Engraving!
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Half Marathon and 10K participants will receive a Hydrapak collapsible, reusable cup!
Our cupless racing is sponsored by
Post Race Party on Legacy Stage
We invite you to stick around the finish line and cheer on all runners as they cross!
We will have a festive post race party in McPhelemy Park including live music on the Legacy Stage,
Beer Garden with NA Options, and Food Trucks!
2024 Post Race Party Will Include:
Live Music
Beer Garden (NA options include sodas and seltzers)
Food Trucks of The Bonesaw & Humdinger
Special thanks to Buena Vista Event Cooperative for the collaboration!
All proceeds from the Beer Garden go to BVEC to support live music at the Legacy Stage!
We will have a festive post race party in McPhelemy Park including live music on the Legacy Stage,
Beer Garden with NA Options, and Food Trucks!
2024 Post Race Party Will Include:
Live Music
Beer Garden (NA options include sodas and seltzers)
Food Trucks of The Bonesaw & Humdinger
Special thanks to Buena Vista Event Cooperative for the collaboration!
All proceeds from the Beer Garden go to BVEC to support live music at the Legacy Stage!
Spotlight on Our Beneficiaries
$1 from all registrations will go towards these beneficiaries.
An additional portion of all proceeds will go towards these beneficiaries.
Participants can also donate more during registration or on race day.
An additional portion of all proceeds will go towards these beneficiaries.
Participants can also donate more during registration or on race day.
Volunteer
Find out how to get involved! Races always need volunteers, and we are always looking!
Whether you have two hours or more, we would love for you to join us!
Whether you have two hours or more, we would love for you to join us!
Photos & Results
Click HERE to read an article about our Run Fairy Linda Anderson in CO Runner Magazine.
Thank you to all of our photographers for the Autumn Run Event!
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BV Art & Photo
Steve Trujillo
The Adventuring Photographer
Tim Tognacci Photography
Grace Graham
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BV Art & Photo
Steve Trujillo
The Adventuring Photographer
Tim Tognacci Photography
Grace Graham
Five Star Timing results
Getting Here & Parking
From Johnson Village, CO, head north on Hwy 24 for about 2 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
From Leadville, CO, head south on Hwy 24 for about 40 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
McPhelemy Park will be located on the corner of Hwy 24 and West Main Street. You will see the Train Depot.
Please do not attempt to park at McPhelemy Park.
From Leadville, CO, head south on Hwy 24 for about 40 miles until the red light at Hwy 24 and Main Street.
McPhelemy Park will be located on the corner of Hwy 24 and West Main Street. You will see the Train Depot.
Please do not attempt to park at McPhelemy Park.
Statement of Affiliation & nondiscrimination
Autumn Run is operated under special use permit with the Pike San Isabel National Forest.
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This race is an equal opportunity employer. If you need to file a complaint, please view the USDA information HERE.
Anyone who needs assistance with accessing the content of this website, please call 202.720.2600.
This race is an equal opportunity employer. If you need to file a complaint, please view the USDA information HERE.
