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.
Registration is completed online, even on race day. Cards only. Registration may close early if participants caps are met.
Course DETAILS
Half Marathon - 9:15 am (ish)
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.
This run is stroller friendly! Littles who ride along in strollers need not register.
Half Marathon participants with a stroller must provide their own transportation to the start line.
The cutoff times for each fuel station is listed in the course description with the maps.
This is to ensure that all runners can cross the finish line by 2 pm.
10K & 5K - 9:30 am
These runs are stroller friendly! Littles who ride along in strollers need not register.
Family Fun Run - 9:45 am
Cruise around the McPhelemy Park's Town Lake on the Story Walk Trail! 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!
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.
This run is stroller friendly! Littles who ride along in strollers need not register.
Half Marathon participants with a stroller must provide their own transportation to the start line.
The cutoff times for each fuel station is listed in the course description with the maps.
This is to ensure that all runners can cross the finish line by 2 pm.
10K & 5K - 9:30 am
These runs are stroller friendly! Littles who ride along in strollers need not register.
Family Fun Run - 9:45 am
Cruise around the McPhelemy Park's Town Lake on the Story Walk Trail! 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!
Course Maps, elevation profiles, & Descriptions
REGISTRATION & Deferment
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.
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.
Animals & pets
Animals of any kind are NOT allowed on any race course due to our race insurance.
You can bring your dogs 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.
You can bring your dogs 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.
Packet Pickup times & locations
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Early Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, 9.19.2025 Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Location: To Be Announced Buena Vista, CO |
Race Day Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, 9.20.2025 Time: 7 am - 9 am Location: McPhelemy Park Hwy 24 & East Main Street Buena Vista, CO |
Runner SWAG
Place awards will be given to the Top 3 Male & Female finishers of each run!
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All participants will receive an Autumn Run race shirt and a commemorative finisher's award!
Participants will also receive a Hydrapak collapsible, reusable speed cup!
Our cupless racing is part of the Sustainable Racing Program with
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All participants will receive an Autumn Run race shirt and a commemorative finisher's award!
Participants will also receive a Hydrapak collapsible, reusable speed cup!
Our cupless racing is part of the Sustainable Racing Program with
celebrate with us at McPhelemy Park
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Stick around and cheer on all runners as they cross the bridge over Town Lake and run through the finish line to the festive party at McPhelemy Park!
2025 Post Race Party Will Include: Live Music on Legacy State Beer Garden (NA options include sodas and seltzers) Food Truck - The Bonesaw 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! |
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Spotlight on Our Beneficiaries
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$1 from all registrations will go towards these beneficiaries.
An additional portion of all proceeds will go towards them.
Participants can also donate more during registration or on race day.
An additional portion of all proceeds will go towards them.
Participants can also donate more during registration or on race day.
Click HERE to read an article about our Run Fairy Linda Anderson in CO Runner Magazine.
Volunteer
Find out how to get involved! Races always need volunteers, and we are always in need of YOU!
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
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.
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.
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.
