Map

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.

Stats

These stats are based on our gpx file on ride w/ gps. GPS information can vary depending on the device and provider. If you're concerned that our information is not correct, please contact us at sports@vailrec.com

Start Location

The race begins at the Eagle Pool & Ice Rink at 9:00 a.m.. Registration will be located next to the race start.

Aid Stations

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 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!

 *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.

Course Directions

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

Boneyard Boogie 14K & 6K Rates

*Day-of registration is available in person only.

Prices increase on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Register Now!

Vail Trail Running Race Series

*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 at 3 p.m. the day before a race and reopens the day after. Please contact VRD Sports at sports@vailrec.com or (970)479-2280 to signup!

Registration & Bib Pickup

Online registration is available until 3 p.m. the day before the race.

To register online, go to register.vailrec.com>>>Programs>>>Races>>>Trail Running & Community Races

Friday, May 15: Racers can pick up their race numbers or register ahead of time from 4 to 6 p.m. at TBD.

Saturday, May 16: 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.

Parking

Racer parking will be available at Eagle Bike Park's dirt lot, adjacent to the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink.

Carpooling is highly encouraged.

Amenities

• Eagle Pool & Ice: Portalets, water filling, gear drop, racer refuel
• Capitol Public House Afterparty: Restrooms, drinks & food

Spectators

Spectators may park in the Eagle Bike Park's dirt lot, adjacent to the Eagle Pool & Ice Rink. Carpooling is recommended. The race will start and finish at the Eagle Pool & Ice Rink.

We are always looking for volunteers to help on course and with the event. If you're interested in helping, please reach out to sports@vailrec.com. This can be a great way to get out on course and cheer participants, family & friends!

Awards

Will be presented at Capitol Public House. Come and enjoy a free Mountain Time Lager (if you're over 21 years old), LIGHTSTRIKE Hard Refresher, Best Day Brewing N/A Beer 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

When entering Capitol Public House for the afterparty, please enter from outside at the grass lawn!

Raffle

All racers will be entered into a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors! Racers must be present to win. You can pick up your raffle and drink tickets when entering Capitol Public House from the grass lawn!

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 drinks and burgers!

Check out Race Results & Photos on the Race Results Webpage.

14K Record

• Men:
• Women:

6K Record

• Men:
• Women:

Volunteer!

Volunteering is a great way to get out on the course to cheer participants on! We also need help checking in participants, giving out racer swag & timing! You can inquire about volunteer possibilities by reaching out to sports@vailrec.com. Volunteers can help themselves to the donuts and get a race t-shirt once participants are finished.

Volunteering counts towards a race for the Series All-Star Prize at the end of the season!

Trail Work with VVMTA

We feel extremely lucky to live in an area surrounded by open space and trails. Please consider volunteering some time helping maintain our trails with Vail Valley Mountain Trail Alliance. You can find out more about their organization and how you can help on their website.

End-of-Series Champions

Overall Series Champions for the long and short series will be recognized at the last race of the series.

Short (5K) Series:

• Scores are based on your placement in your race category.
• Lowest score is crowned the Series Champion!
• Must complete 3 races* to qualify! Best 3 out of 5 scores
• Long races do not count towards points

Long Series:

• Scores are based on your placement in your race category.
• Lowest score is crowned the Series Champion!
• Must complete 5 races* to qualify! Best 5 out of 7 scores
• Short races do not count towards points

*Most races if no one has completed enough to qualify

Series All-Stars

We appreciate all our participants and hold a special place in our hearts for returning participants! Participants who race in all seven (7) races in the series will recieve a Vail Trail Running Series All-Star gift! Can be a combination of long and short races!

New for 2026, everyone that signs up for the series will recieve an iron-on 2026 Vail Trail Running Series All-Star patch.