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Imogene Pass Run

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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. Ouray
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Length

17.2 Miles 27.7 Kilometers


Elevation

5,420' 1,652 m

Ascent

-4,417' -1,346 m

Descent

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

13,185' 4,019 m

High

7,816' 2,382 m

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“Journey from Ouray to Telluride in one of the most memorable running events you'll ever do. ”

— Jason Smith
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Overview [Suggest Changes]

An all-time classic mountain running event, The Imogene Pass Run (IPR) is a point-to-point mountain race within the western San Juan mountains of Colorado, run along a route which connects the iconic mountain towns of Ouray (7810 ft.) and Telluride (8750 ft.) by way of the spectacular 13,114 foot Imogene Pass
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Need to Know [Suggest Changes]

The IPR caps at about 1,500 entrants with registration typically opening around June 1. If you want to participate, you'd better be at your computer with your finger on the trigger the second registration opens. Registration info plus a wealth of other beta on this historic running event may be found at ImogeneRun.com

Description [Suggest Changes]

The point-to-point IPR starts on Main St in Ouray and follows dirt / 4x4 roads through four star scenery over Imogene Pass. Once at the top of the pass, prepare your joints for orbital re-entry into the town of Telluride. Enjoy a Virtual Run of the course from this page. A detailed course description (down to the tenth of a mile) may be found on IPR's website.

History & Background [Suggest Changes]

The San Juan Mountains are steeped in history, so it is only fitting that the IPR is one Colorado's original mountain races.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Nat. Forests

Jun 13, 2018: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to be Implemented

Jun 12, 2018: San Juan National Forest Closure and Impacts to the GMUG

Jun 7, 2018: Temporary Closure for sections of the Crag Crest Trails

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Imogene Pass Summit. Looking back down at Upper Camp Bird toward Ouray.
Imogene Pass Summit. Looking back down at Upper…
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Michelle runs into Telluride down the last stretch to the finish line.
Michelle runs into Telluride down the last stre…
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Grinding up Imogene Pass.
Grinding up Imogene Pass.
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Just a hop over the hill from one iconic mountain town to another. Michelle celebrates her arrival in Telluride!
Just a hop over the hill from one iconic mounta…
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