June 21 - Summer Solstice 10K & 5K
Presented by & Benefiting: Vail Valley Charitable Fund
Date, Location & Time
June 21, 2025 | Beaver Creek adjacent to Centennial Lift
Kids Fun Run at 9 a.m. | 10K at 9:15 a.m.* | 5K at 9:30 a.m.*
*Date, location and time are subject to change
Register!
Online Registration | Registration Form
Come Join Us for the Longest Day of the Year!
Coinciding with the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice trail run is arguably the most enjoyable race in the Vail Trail Running Series. Beginning and ending in the lawn in front of the Beaver Creek Chophouse adjacent to the Centennial lift in the heart of Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Keep a look out for our beautiful state flower, the columbine! Enjoy some breath taking views and smell the wildflowers that are in full bloom as you traverse across the World Class Beaver Creek Ski Resort. Runners will enjoy some of Beaver Creek's best trails, including Aspen Glade and Allie's Way. This rite of summer is not to be missed.
Time: | Activity: | Location: | Address: |
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Friday - June 20, 2025 4:00-6:00p.m. | Pre-Race Registration & Bib Pickup | Peak Performance Footwear | 97 Main St E103, Edwards, CO 81632 |
Saturday - June 21, 2025 8-9a.m. | Day-of Registration & Bib Pickup | Beaver Creek Centennial Lift | 15 W Thomas Pl, Avon, CO 81620 |
Saturday - June 21, 2025 9:00a.m. | Kids Fun Run | Beaver Creek Centennial Lift | 15 W Thomas Pl, Avon, CO 81620 |
Saturday - June 21, 2025 9:15a.m. | 10K Race Start | Beaver Creek Centennial Lift | 15 W Thomas Pl, Avon, CO 81620 |
Saturday - June 21, 2025 9:30 a.m. | 5K Race Start | Beaver Creek Centennial Lift | 15 W Thomas Pl, Avon, CO 81620 |
Saturday - June 21, 2025 10:30 a.m. | Awards & Raffles | Beaver Creek Centennial Lift | 15 W Thomas Pl, Avon, CO 81620 |
Pre-run the course before the signs with Ride W/ GPS! Use the digital map to follow the route and stay on course!
Physical maps are available at the race.
Course Stats | 10K | 5K |
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True Distance | 10.1K | 6.3 Miles | 5.3K | 3.3 Miles |
Elevation Gain | 1,018' | 610' |
High Point | 8,868' | 8,677' |
Low Point | 8,115' | 8,115' |
Aid Station #1 | Mile 2.1 - Top of Aspen Glade | Mile 2.1 - Top of Aspen Glade |
Aid Station #2 | Mile 3.8 - Talon's Restaurant | |
Running Surfaces | 79% Single Track, 19% Gravel Road, 2% Concrete | 50% Single Track, 49% Gravel Road, 1% Concrete |
Max Grade | 15% | 14.1% |
10K:
- The race begins next to the Centennial Lift next to the base of Beaver Creek
- Run up the gravel service road
- Make a sharp left turn and continue up the service road
- Turn left towards McCoy Peak Lodge
- Turn left and run down and across the pedestrian bridge
- Run past the grass lawn onto the Village Loop
- Turn right and run up the Village Loop
- Continue straight onto Aspen Glade
- Turn right onto Cinche Service Road and the first aid station will be here
- Continue down Cinche Service Road to the 5K/10K split
- Turn left onto Allie's Way
- Run straight past Overlook Trail, continuing on Allie's Way
- Turn left at the next trail split and run past the chair lifts to aid station #2
- Run past aid station #2 and continue up the service road
- Turn right onto Beaver Lake Trail and continue all the way onto the paved road
- Turn left just past the water tower onto Lost Buck Spur Trail
- Turn right onto Lost Buck Gravel Service Road
- Turn left and run across the grass lawn
- Run across Strawberry Park Bridge and into the Finish
5K:
- The race begins next to the Centennial Lift next to the base of Beaver Creek
- Run up the gravel service road
- Make a sharp left turn and continue up the service road
- Turn left towards McCoy Peak Lodge
- Turn left and run down and across the pedestrian bridge
- Run past the grass lawn onto the Village Loop
- Turn right and run up the Village Loop
- Continue straight onto Aspen Glade
- Turn right onto Cinche Service Road and the first aid station will be here
- Continue down Cinche Service Road to the 5K/10K split
- Turn right and continue down Cinche Service Road
- Continue on Cinche Service Road past the Beaver Creek Stables
- Turn right and run accross the lawn next to the Creaver Creek Club
- Turn right and run into the Finish
Water will be available at all aid stations to quench your thirst or cool you off!
Thanks to Skratch Labs, there will be Skratch Hydration Sport Drink and Skratch Energy Chews at Aid Stations to give you the electrolytes and energy it needs to finish strong.
The Vail Trail Running Series is a papercup-less race series. Please keep this in mind when preparing for the race. We highly encourage you to bring your own hydration device or reusable cups.
Thanks to Northside Kitchen, there will be donuts and fresh fruit at race finish for you to refuel!
10K | 5K | |
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Aid Station #1 | Mile 2.1 - 10K/5K Split | Mile 2.1 - 10K/5K Split |
Aid Station #2 | Mile 3.8 - Talon's Restaurant |
Friday, June 21: Racers can pick up their race numbers or register ahead of time from 4 to 6 p.m. at Peak Performance Footwear in Edwards, Colorado. (97 Main St E103, Edwards, CO 81632)
Saturday, June 22: Race day bib pickup and registration will be available next to the race start/finish next to the Beaver Creek Chophouse from 8-9:25 a.m.
- Racers are asked to park in the Villa Montane or Ford Hall parking structures in Beaver Creek. Carpooling is recommended.
Summer Solstice 10K & 5K Rates
Category | Preregistration | Week-of Registration | Day-of Registration* |
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Individual 10K | $40 | $48 | $55 |
Individual 5K | $32 | $40 | $45 |
Student (17 & Younger) | $25 | $30 | $37 |
*Day-of registration is available in person only.
Prices increase on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Register Now!
Vail Trail Running Race Series
Category | Cost | Price Per Race | Total Savings |
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Long Race Series (7 races) | $250 | $35.75 | $42 |
5K Series (5 races)* | $135 | $27 | $25 |
*The 5K Series does not include Vail HillClimb or Vail Berry Picker. 5K Series Participants will recieve a discount code for these races.
Online Registration for the entire series closes on May 16, 2025. Please contact VRD Sports at sports@vailrec.com or (970)479-2280 to signup!
All Beaver Creek Summer Solstice Trail Race participants must sign and return the Vail Resorts Release of Liability Form to participate in the Trail Race. To save you time, you can print the form and bring it with you to bib pickup.
Vail Resorts Release Of Liability FormPlease park in the Villa Montane or Ford Hall parking structures in Beaver Creek. Carpooling is recommended.
Following the race, awards & prizes will be presented at the race finish!
- 10K Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
- 5K Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: Juniors 19 and under, Open 20-39, Masters 40-59, 60 and over.
Raffle: All racers will be entered into a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors! Racers must be present to win.
T-Shirts: At race finish, make sure to pick up your custom race t-shirt (cotton or tech material)! There is a large selection of sizes for you to chose from once you finish! We alternate t-shirt material each race for the Vail Trail Running Series.
Food: Enjoy some delicious donuts & fresh fruit from Northside Kitchen after the race. There will be a warm breakfast burrito complimentary of Grill on the Gore as well as some free beer (if you're over 21 years old) thanks to New Belgium Brewing - Mountain Time Lager and Best Day Brewing.
Formed in 1996 as a Colorado 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Vail Valley Charitable Fund’s goals are to continue to raise funds by events, grants, and corporate and individual donations, raise community awareness, engage more volunteers in this worthwhile cause, and continue to help people in need in the community.
In 2005, 2008 and 2016, the Vail Valley Charitable Fund received the ‘Success Connection Award for Non-Profit Organization of the Year’ from the Vail Valley Partnership. The Vail Daily Reader’s Poll also selected the VVCF as one of the three best Non-Profit Organizations in the Vail community.
Last year, more than $450,000 was raised and distributed to directly offset the expenses involved with: injuries sustained in a serious car accident; several individuals battling cancer; intensive care for a severely premature infant; recuperation from heart attack and stroke; and much more.
A huge thanks to all of our amazing sponsors for the 2025 Vail Trail Running Series!
The VRD's Vail Trail Running Series is yours thanks to our presenting series sponsor, Bloch and Chapleau. Individual race sponsors include Town of Eagle, Town of Minturn, Elevated Dental, East West Hospitality and Mountain Haus. Partners also include Capitol Public House, FirstBank, Steadman Clinic, Central Rockies Mortgage, Jaunt Media Collective, Yeti, Mountain Time Lager, Skratch Labs, Northside, Lululemon, Optic Nerve, Outdoor Tech, Vail Honeywagon, Vail Resorts, Arrowhead, Best Day Brewing, Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea Co, West Vail Liquor Mart, Kahtoola, Black Diamond, Ciele Athletics and Alpine Wine & Spirits.