May 17 - Boneyard Boogie 14K & 6K
Presented By Capitol Public House and Town of Eagle
Eagle Pool will be undergoing construction, beginning in early May 2024. This may result in course adjustments to the start & finish area(s).
Date, Location & Time
May 17, 2025 | Town of Eagle, CO | 14K: 9 a.m. | 6K: 9:15 a.m.*
*Date, location and time are subject to change
Register!
Online Registration | Registration Form
Long Series (7 races) Registration | 5K Series (5 races) Registration
Join Us for the First Trail Running Race of the Season!
The Boneyard Boogie kicks off the 2025 Vail Trail Running Series with a 14K scamper through pinyon groves and juniper shrubs on some of Eagle's most scenic single track trails, with an elevation gain of 1,279 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 7,718 feet. Both races will start and end at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink, with the 14K starting at 9:00 a.m. and the 6K starting at 9:15 a.m.
| Time: | Activity: | Location: | Address: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday - May 16, 2025 4:00-6:00p.m. | Pre-Race Registration & Bib Pickup | Peak Performance Footwear | 97 Main St E103, Edwards, CO 81632 |
| Saturday - May 17, 2025 7:30-8:50a.m. | Day-of Registration & Bib Pickup | Eagle Pool & Ice Rink | 1700 Bull Pasture Rd, Eagle, CO 81631 |
| Saturday - May 17, 2025 9:00a.m. | 14K Race Starts | Eagle Pool & Ice Rink | 1700 Bull Pasture Rd, Eagle, CO 81631 |
| Saturday - May 17, 2025 9:15a.m. | 6K Race Starts | Eagle Pool & Ice Rink | 1700 Bull Pasture Rd, Eagle, CO 81631 |
| Saturday - May 17, 2025 11:00-12:30p.m. | Afterparty, Awards & Raffles | Capitol Public House | 1099 Capitol St, Eagle, CO 81631 |
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 | 14K | 6K |
|---|---|---|
| True Distance | 14.4K | 9 Miles | 6K | 3.7 Miles |
| Elevation Gain | 1,279' | 375' |
| High Point | 7,718' | 6,965' |
| Low Point | 6,674' | 6,710' |
| Aid Station #1 | Mile 2 - Boneyard Singletrack Trailhead | Mile 1.5 - Haymaker Loop Trail Turnaround |
| Aid Station #2 | Mile 5.25 - Pool & Ice Rink Trail Entrance | Mile 2.7 - Upper Kiabab* |
| Aid Station #3 | Mile 7.9 - Upper Kiabab* | |
| Running Surfaces | 87% Single Track, 11% Paved Roads, 2% Dirt/Gravel Roads | 96% Single Track, 3% Paved Roads, 1% Dirt/Gravel Roads |
| Max Grade | 11.9% | 10.4% |
*Upper Kiabab Aid Station will have a tent and chairs for racers to utilize and recover from the early season heat. Please take the time to recover here if needed.
14K:
- The race begins at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink Parking Lot
- Runners will head West onto the Rec Path
- Turn right onto Ringneck
- Turn right onto Hernage Ditch Path and continue past the Eagle Cemetary
- Turn right just after the Eagle Cemetary onto Charlie Brown Trail
- Runners uses caution as you cross Polar Star Drive into the Bluffs neighborhood on Mill Road
- Turn right onto Bluffs Drive
- Turn right to the Bluffs Trailhead and begin running up the gravel road called Bellyache Road
- Arrival at Aid Station #1
- Turn left onto Boneyard Trail shortly after the aid station
- Stay on Boneyard Trail for 3 miles
- Turn left onto Bellyache Road
- Turn right and arrive at Aid Station #2
- Continue straight past the aid station onto Pool & Ice Rink Trail
- Remain on Pool & Ice Rink Trail for 2 miles. Please be careful of the big bike burms
- Turn right at the 6K/14K Trail Merge and continue on Pool & Ice Rink Trail
- Remain on Pool & Ice Rink Trail for 1 mile
- Run around the Pool & Ice Rink Building and turn left back into the finish at the parking lot
6K:
- The race begins at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink Parking Lot
- Runners will head East onto the gravel road
- Run straight onto the Haymaker Trail
- Turn right after 100' and continue onto Haymaker Trail
- Stay on Haymaker Trail for 0.5 miles
- Turn left and then right to continue on Haymaker
- Continue on Haymaker for 0.75 miles to the aid station
- Turn left at the aid station
- Continue on Haymaker for 0.75 miles
- Turn right at the next trail split and head towards the 6K/14K Trail Merge
- Turn left at the 6K/14K Trail Merge and continue on Pool & Ice Rink Trail
- Remain on Pool & Ice Rink Trail for 1 mile
- Run around the Pool & Ice Rink Building and turn left back into the finish at the parking lot
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!
| 14K | 6K | |
|---|---|---|
| Aid Station #1 | Mile 2 - Boneyard Singletrack Trailhead | Mile 1.5 - Haymaker Loop Trail Turnaround |
| Aid Station #2 | Mile 5.25 - Pool & Ice Rink Trail Entrance | Mile 2.7 - Upper Kiabab* |
| Aid Station #3 | Mile 7.9 - Upper Kiabab* |
*Upper Kiabab Aid Station will have a tent and chairs for racers to utilize and recover from the early season heat. Please take the time to recover here if needed.
Friday, May 16: 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, May 17: Race day bib pickup and registration will be available next to the race start/finish area at the Eagle Pool & Ice Rink.
- Racers are asked to park at Eagle Bike Park's dirt lot, adjacent to the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink. Carpooling is recommended.
- There is no racer parking allowed at the Eagle Pool & Ice Rink Parking Lot.
Boneyard Boogie 14K & 6K Rates
| Category | Preregistration | Week-of Registration | Day-of Registration* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual 14K | $40 | $48 | $55 |
| Individual 6K | $32 | $40 | $45 |
| Student (17 & Younger) | $25 | $30 | $37 |
*Day-of registration is available in person only.
Prices increase on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Register Now!
Vail Trail Running Race Series
| Category | Cost | Price Per Race | Total Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Long Series (7 races) Registration | 5K Series (5 races) Registration
Racers that complete all 7 races of the Vail Trail Running Series earn a Vail Trails All-Star Gift!
Racer parking will be available at Eagle Bike Park's dirt lot, adjacent to the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink. Carpooling is recommended.
Awards will be presented at Capitol Public House. Come and enjoy a free Mountain Time Lager (if you're over 21 years old) and burgers (veggie burgers will be available) while we celebrate the start to our season!
- 14K 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
- 6K Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: Juniors 19 and under, Open 20-39, 40-59 and 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. Come to the afterparty at Capitol Public House and enjoy some free Mountain Time Lager and burgers!
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.
