Join Runners for Public Lands, Cloud City Conservation Center, Friends of Lake County, and the Lake County Tourism Panel for an inspirational weekend in Leadville from Friday, June 13th through Sunday, June 15th!
The weekend will include discussions with local experts, hands-on service projects, and time to connect with new friends. There will be opportunities to run, hike, swim, and explore the treasured landscapes of our iconic trail-running town throughout the weekend.
As a non-profit committed to creating inclusive communities that protect the environment, Runners for Public Lands, our partners, and our sponsors, welcome everyone to join us for this amazing experience. All activities accommodate runners of any pace or experience level. For anyone interested but unable to manage the fee, don't hesitate to email info@runnersforpubliclands.org to inquire about available ‘camperships.’
CAMPING INFORMATION
This year we are excited to base our camp on the property of Leadville's High Mountain Institute. Campers will have ample dispersed campsites to choose from and access to the school's facilities, including bathrooms and showers.
This is a fully accessible camping area that can accommodate participants with various accessibility needs. Please reach out to us at info@runnersforpubliclands.org if you have any accessibility needs that you would like to discuss. Campsite costs are included in the registration fee, other accommodation options would be at your own expense.
OVERVIEW
Each day will include opportunities to run/ hike as a group or, if you prefer, on your own. Throughout the weekend we will offer various activities to learn more about the history of Leadville and give back to the community through a hands-on service project. We will gather together for lunch and dinner each day, and in the evenings we welcome everyone to join us around the campfire as we share stories, chat about this beautiful place, and discuss topics relevant to trail running and the environment.
RUNS
Saturday Morning: Trail Run from Camp from 8am -12pm. Choose your distance!
Sunday Afternoon: Trail Run and Swim at Turquoise Lake. Choose your distance!
EDUCATION/ COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Saturday: Visit Melanzana to hear about the impact of recreation on small businesses in Leadville. Then, learn about regenerative farming with a tour and farm dinner at the Cloud City Conservation Center’s farm project and enjoy a farm dinner featuring an interactive conversation with Dani Reyes-Acosta.
Sunday: Join the U.S. Forest Service and Friends of Lake County on a Halfmoon Road Cleanup.
SPONSORS will be announced soon! Local Business Partners: Melanzana, Zero Day Coffee, High Mountain Pies, and more!
Parking : Please consider carpooling. There is ample parking and campers are welcome to sleep in their vehicles.
This Camp & Run is based on the ancestral homelands of the Ute people. We express our gratitude for their understanding and stewardship of the living lands through which we run.
