Never Summer
· starts 4:00 AM
Fort Collins, CO
Never Summer is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Fort Collins, Colorado. The next edition is on Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 4:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 12,999 ft (3,962 m); measured from its course file, it's 14,249 ft (4,343 m). It starts at 9,074 ft (2,766 m) above sea level. Its high point is 11,813 ft (3,600 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on December 15, 2025. The field is about 100 runners.
There are 10 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Colorado. Never Summer climbs about 209 ft a mile (40 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Never Summer
When is Never Summer 2027?
Never Summer 2027 is on Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 4:00 AM local time.
Where is Never Summer?
Never Summer is held in Fort Collins, Colorado.
How long is Never Summer?
Never Summer is 62 miles (100 km); its course file measures 66 miles.
How much elevation gain does Never Summer have?
Never Summer has 12,999 ft (3,962 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Never Summer a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Never Summer is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Never Summer?
Never Summer has open registration. Registration opened on December 15, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Never Summer?
Around Never Summer's date, the day's high is typically about 84°F (29°C) and the low about 58°F (15°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Never Summer elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Never Summer's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Never Summer?
Never Summer climbs about 209 ft a mile (40 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in Colorado?
Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Colorado include Desert RATS by UTMB (April 10, 2027), Collegiate Peaks Trail Run (May 1, 2027) and Pikes Peak Ultra (July 24, 2027).
Other races in Colorado
- Pikes Peak Ultra 50 Miler · Jul 24, 2027
- Ouray 50 Mile Endurance Run 50 Mile · Aug 14, 2027
- Telluride Mountain Run 65 Miler · Aug 28, 2027
- Crested Butte Ultra 50 Mile · Sep 25, 2027
- The Bear Chase 50 Mile · Oct 2027, TBD
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