Mountain Rats
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Come celebrate fall in the mountains with a trail running challenge! An exciting day of festival fun and adventure on the trails near Eagle, Colorado. With the start/finish line right in the heart of Eagle's new fall festival, Septemberfest, friends and family can enjoy themselves while you push yourself in the rugged mountain race. Afterwards, relax with a beer, hot meal, or just sit and listen to live music. Racers can choose from a Heavy Half, Marathon or 50K. Held in conjunction is the Septemberfest 5K, a scenic, flat and fast course in Eagle, Colorado. All ages and abilities are welcome; you can walk, jog, run or race. Same start/finish as our Mountain RATS trail runs - invite your family and friends to enjoy some miles around town while you explore the trails. Proceeds help benefit SOS Outreach.
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