Race The Ranch 50K 2026

Race The Ranch 50K is a snowshoe race held each April at Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA in Granby, Colorado. The course covers four laps of roughly 7.5 miles each, with about 2,200 feet of total elevation gain spread across singletrack, doubletrack, and groomed snowshoe trails around the property's less-traveled routes. April snowshoeing in Colorado means variable conditions — you might encounter everything from packed powder to spring slush depending on recent weather and time of day. The course can be modified leading up to race day based on trail conditions, so expect some uncertainty in your final route planning. Each lap brings you back through the start/finish area and past the on-course aid station at roughly mile four, making it easy to adjust gear or refuel as conditions change. This race suits snowshoe runners comfortable with lap formats and changing spring mountain conditions. The 10-hour cutoff is generous for most experienced ultrarunners, but factor in the energy cost of snowshoeing and potentially soft or technical snow conditions. If you prefer predictable courses or haven't spent much time on snowshoes, the shorter 25K option might be a better starting point.