Blue Sky Ascent & Round Trip

Blue Sky Ascent & Round Trip (formerly the Mt. Evans Ascent)

Sun June 28, 2026

Location: Idaho Springs, CO 80452 US

The Blue Sky Ascent & Round Trip is on Sunday June 28, 2026. It includes the following events: Ascent and Round-Trip.

Although the air will be noticeably thin at the starting line, Echo Lake's 10,600 feet of elevation is just the beginning. The climb totals nearly 4,000 vertical feet - much of it above treeline - as you make your way 14.5 miles to the finish line located at the summit of one of the most recognizable peaks on Denver's mountain skyline - 14,264 foot Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans).

Be inspired!!! Join us on June 28, 2026 for another memorable run. Spectators will include Bighorn Sheep, Marmots, and Mountain Goats - maybe even a few people!!!

There are two options in 2026:

• The Ascent is a one-way 14.5 mile climb from Echo Lake to the summit of Mt. Blue Sky.
• The Round Trip is just as it sounds -- you will run to the top, then run back down.

Events

Ascent

Price: $133.50 incl. $8.50 Fee

Time: 6:30AM MDT

Registration Opens November 27, 2025 at 12:01am MST

Open to ages 14 - 99.

Round-Trip

Price: $144.10 incl. $9.10 Fee

Time: 5:30AM MDT

Registration Opens November 28, 2025 at 12:01am MST

Open to ages 18 - 99.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.TheBlueSkyAscent.com.

Location

13264 Chicago Creek Rd Echo Lake Campground Idaho Springs, CO US 80452