aspen Tag

Course HighlightsThe Aspen Backcountry Marathon is one of Colorado's most stunning trail races, utilizing the world-class trail network that surrounds the legendary resort town of Aspen. All three distances — the 50K, marathon, and heavy half-marathon — run almost exclusively on single-track dirt trails with diverse terrain: challenging climbs through aspen groves, high ridge traverses with panoramic views of the Elk Mountains, and technical descents back into the valley. The 50K distance includes an out-and-back to the McNamara Hut, part