Samson's Revenge Trail Race
Estes Park, Colorado, United States
May 23, 2026 - Saturday
10k, 27k, 55k, Ultra
Race Information
Samson was the celebrity elk of the Rockies until he was illegally poached in 1995 on YMCA grounds. This race runs on Samson's home turf, the YMCA of the Rockies, which his descendants still call home. The course is fast single track with a big King of the Mountain challenge slapped in the middle. This is Samson’s Revenge!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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