16th Annual Telluride Foundation Rundola: Run for Good

BIB & T-SHIRT PICK UP DATES & TIMES 
UNDER THE WHITE TELLURIDE FOUNDATION TENT

Thursday, July 2 
3 PM - 6 PM 
Telluride Gondola Plaza 

Friday, July 3 
9 AM - 1 PM 
Telluride Gondola Plaza

The 16th Annual Telluride Foundation: Run for Good
Telluride's Fourth of July Foot Race

What: The 16th Annual Telluride Foundation Rundola benefitting the Good Neighbor Fund. The Rundola is an open registration uphill foot race from Telluride to San Sophia ridge. Telluride Foundation is the host and organizer.

Where: Runners start at the base of the gondola on the town of Telluride side and finish at the top of the ridge. Runners and hikers will climb up the Telluride Trail (4,600 feet long, 40 feet wide with a 13% grade) or just bushwhack to the top of the gondola. There is an elevation gain of 1,810 feet.

When: The run will start at 7:30 A.M. on July 4th. Runners should walk back to Telluride or Mountain Village after the race. The finish line & timing will close at 9:30 a.m.

Who: Anyone who wants to race, run, hike! You must be registered and have a race bib to participate. No dogs, please!

Categories: By age group & gender (13 years & under; 14-18 years; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, 70-79, 80+)

Why: Along with incorporating a fun outdoor challenge into our community's 4th of July festivities, all proceeds from the Rundola benefit The Good Neighbor Fund (GNF). GNF provides emergency assistance for local families and individuals with limited resources in times of financial crisis. The goal of the GNF is to help individuals stay in the community and households stay intact during times of financial crisis. The Fund achieves this by providing one-time hardship grants to assist with certain qualified needs, including housing, transportation or medical treatment.

Awards: Podium and breakfast will be held at Oak at 9 a.m. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 athletes in each category. Fastest Overall Woman & Fastest Overall Man receive a grand prize.  Top fundraiser also wins a prize.

2025 Sponsors: Alpine Bank, Alpineer, Exceptional Stays, Home Loan Insurance, A Division of Mountain West Insurance & Financial Services, Jagged Edge, Liv Sotheby's International Realty, The Basis Point, Telluride Luxury, Telluride Properties / Forbes, Two Skirts, and Yeti.

Partners: Thank you to Oak Restaurant, Telluride Ski & Golf, U.S. Forest Service, and the Town of Mountain Village

NO REFUNDS, NO BIB TRANSFERS. No bib or swag pick up after 7:20 am (if swag is still available) on July 4th. 

Mission
The Telluride Foundation is committed to enriching the quality of life of the residents, visitors and workforce of the Telluride region. The Foundation does this by development and supporting initiatives and making direct investments that maximize benefit to all, nurture self-reliance and create meaningful change.

Values
Promote Inclusion
We support initiatives that are inclusive, universal and maximize benefit to all who are part of the greater Telluride community, regardless of residency, income, or occupation.

Build to Self-Reliance
We support initiatives that fuel and nurture self-reliance. Whether meeting immediate and urgent needs or making long-term investments, our efforts are designed to support a self-sustaining community.

Be a Change Agent
We believe in the importance of creating meaningful and lasting change both at the individual and community level. We continually seek out fresh ideas and novel approaches to achieve tangible, lasting change. Consistently measuring outcomes is an important element.

Click HERE to view a snapshot of our IMPACT!

If you would like to learn more about the Telluride Foundation or meet with a staff member, please contact Courtney at courtneym@telluridefoundation.org 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the distance of the race?
The trail is 4,600 feet long (.8 miles) featuring 1,810 ft of elevation gain and a grade of 13%

Will there be water on the course? 
There will only be emergency water on the course. All participants should bring their own water. 

How long does it take someone to complete the race?
It can take anywhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours to finish the race. A majority of participants finish between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes. Race timing will be cut off at 2 hours. 

Can people come and watch the race?
Friends and family can wait at the top of the Gondola for finishers. Though, please note that over the busy holiday weekend downloading back into the Town of Telluride may take a long time. 

Can participants download via the Gondola?
It is very strongly encouraged that participants walk back down the trail to help with the long holiday Gondola lines.

What does event cost? 
Cost Structure is as follows: 
May 4th - June 19: $45 + cc fee
June 20 - July 3: $60 + cc fee
July 4: $75 + cc fee 

What are the participant giveaways? 
All participants will receive a Rundola t-shirt and bag. Rundola hats will be available for purchase.

When is bib pick up?
Wednesday, July 2nd 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 3rd 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Are refunds allowed?
No refunds or transfers are allowed for this race.