53rd Annual Imogene Pass Run

IMPORTANT 2026 RACE INFORMATION THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DIFFICULT RACE FOR WELL PREPARED ATHLETES. STRICT CUTOFF TIMES WILL BE ENFORCED. 1. Race attire: Hat, gloves and jacket recommended. Polypropylene base layers with other types of wicking/waterproof materials are STRONGLY Recommended. Rain and foul weather are common during the race even if there is sunshine at the start. 2. Cut-off times must be met by all participants. Upper Camp Bird. @ 7.6 miles 10:00 AM, or 2.5 hrs. after race start, adjusted if necessary Summit, Imogene Pass @ 10 Miles 12:00 PM, or 4.5 hrs. after race start Finish Line: 17.1 miles 2:30 PM – LAST BUS back to OURAY 2:45 PM We will be disqualifying people who start the race early and do not record a start with their chip. Any person who does not make the UCB cutoff must voluntarily turn back to Ouray. This is for the security of our volunteers and to get them off the mountain before weather deteriorates. 3. Bus schedule: Bus transportation is available to IPR participants and volunteers. Please note the bus schedule below. 1 time of AM buses, 2 times of PM buses. 4. No on-site registrations accepted All participants MUST be at least 15 years of age on Race Day! NO TRANSFERS, NO REFUNDS for ANY REASON ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SHOW A VALID PICTURE ID TO CHECK IN. THIS ID MUST MATCH THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION PROVIDED. If you plan to register a friend or family member BE SURE to have ACCURATE information for them including NAME SPELLING, DATE OF BIRTH, GENDER, EMAIL, POSTAL ADDRESS and SHIRT SIZE. Please register ONLY ONCE. There are no TRANSFERS or CHANGES to entries once confirmed. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SHOW A VALID PICTURE ID TO CHECK IN. THIS ID MUST MATCH THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION PROVIDED. Registration will open June 1, 6AM Mountain Daylight Time (UTC -6:00). Start: Start time for the race is 7:30 AM Saturday September 12. Start Line location is the corner of 4th Ave and Main; in Ouray, Colorado. Cost: Entry fee for this years race is $130. Entry is NON TRANSFERABLE and can only be used by the person who is originally confirmed by their registration submission for the year that they register. No Transfers, No Refunds, No Rainchecks/Deferments. Part of your entry fee will be given to the USFS to help maintain our National Forest and to ensure the continued use of Forest Service lands for the IPR. We will again be utilizing electronic Chip timing which will provide split times at the Upper Camp Bird and Summit aid stations. NO TRANSFERS, NO REFUNDS COMP Entries: Entries for all Record Holders and Previous (non virtual) year class winners (2025 Gold Medallists) will be complimentary. To receive your COMP entry qualified persons MUST contact the race director after June 1 via email for instructions. DO NOT REGISTER ONLINE WITH PAYMENT. Comp Entries are NON-TRANSFERABLE and are available only for the first running year following your Gold Medal performance. Difficult Course and Possible Inclement Weather: Imogene Pass is exceptionally beautiful, even by Colorado standards. Because of its mountainous setting and the time of its running, however, the course is difficult and hostile weather is a very real possibility on race day. The course description and history speak to the difficulty of the endeavor. Participants may encounter subfreezing temperatures, winds, rain, snow and fog; the possibility of injury and/or hypothermia must be emphasized. While mountain rescue teams, EMTs and other assistance may be provided, PARTICIPANTS BEAR THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND RISK. TRAIN yourself to negotiate very steep, rocky and possibly icy, snow-covered ascents and descents. PREPARE yourself to contend with hostile weather conditions – in threatening weather the IPR will STRONGLY SUGGEST that participants have a jacket, gloves and hat to proceed over the summit. Improperly prepared participants may be turned back at the Upper Camp Bird Checkpoint. All participants should have a jacket, gloves and hat at with them during the run. Polypropylene base layers with other types of wicking/waterproof materials are STRONGLY Recommended. Rain and foul weather are common during the race even if there is sunshine at the start. Improperly prepared participants may be turned back at the Upper Camp Bird Checkpoint, regardless of cutoff time limitations. return to top Mandatory Cutoff and other course time limits: The cutoff time at the Upper Camp Bird aid station (7.5 miles) is 10:00 AM. All participants who have not reached this station in the allotted time of 2.5 hrs. will be required to turn back to Ouray. The summit qualifying time is 12:00 PM, participants arriving late will have their bib marked DQ (disqualified) and may be requested to sag to finish. Official timing at the finish line in Telluride will cease at 2:30 PM. The cutoff time is for the security of both the participants and the volunteers, and to allow time for the race results calculation before 1:30 PM. return to top Registration: Entry is by PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. Registration will open on June 1st for all participants age 15 and older. No mail in registration is offered. Race participation is limited to the first 1550 entrants. Race Notice emails will be sent to all previous year registrants in May. This race fills up fast! Accepted entries will be emailed confirmation of their entry from IPR with an assigned bib number. You should also check this website for your name on the confirmation list if uncertain. – NO TRANSFERS, NO RAIN CHECKS, NO REFUNDS Confirmation: Once your registration is confirmed your name will be posted to the website and you will receive a confirmation waiver. This signed waiver (or picture ID and correct bib#) must be presented at check-in in order for you to receive your bib and chip. Race Check in – Bib/Chip Pickup: Plan to pick up your bib/chip and t-shirt Friday to avoid race morning crowds. Schedule listed is for Sept. 11 & 12. All participants must present a legal picture ID to check in. For faster service please know your bib# and have your picture ID in hand. Check in by/for friends or family members is not permitted. Friday Afternoon Noon – 2:30 PM Elks Lodge, Telluride Friday Evening 5:00 – 8:00 PM Ouray Community Center Saturday Morning 6:00 – 7:00 AM Ouray Community Center Telluride Elks Lodge, 472 West Pacific St, Telluride CO 81435 Ouray Community Center, 320 6th Avenue, Ouray CO 81427 Race Packet: All items offered to participants at Race Check in are for PARTICIPANTS ONLY. Registered persons who are not present at check in will not have any claim on offerings at check in. This includes participant shirts or any other items offered at check in. Supplies of all items may be limited, check in early to avoid disappointment. All Virtual participants will be mailed their race packet. Race Cancellation or Course Adjustments: The IPR has never been cancelled. Due to extreme weather conditions the possibility exists. Every effort will be made to hold the race, but the Board of Directors reserves the right to delay, adjusts cutoff time, shorten or even cancel the event for weather or other reasons. If hostile weather conditions develop after the start of the race, the road above Upper Camp Bird may be closed by the Ouray County Sheriff and all competitors will be required to turn back to Ouray. If so, no finish line timing will be provided. There will be no refunds in the event of race cancellation or course adjustments. Behavioral Policy: Participants who exhibit unruly, obnoxious or uncooperative behavior or refuse to follow covid requirements will be disqualified and denied future entry into the IPR. Information: Message centers at Race Check-in and the Finish Line will provide race course information and attempt to give guests status on participants that have been turned back to Ouray. Please know bib number for faster service. Aid Stations: There will be six aid stations on course, all will have liquids and snack options except the first station which is liquid only. Awards: Special awards will be given to overall M/F winners in three categories: Open, Masters (40-59) and seniors (60+). Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age/sex category in 5-year increments up to 75 years old, a commemorative pin for all finishers and t-shirts to all entrants. Awards will be presented on site @ 1:30PM, Elks Park. Bus Transportation and Schedule: Bus transportation will be offered between Ouray Community Center and Telluride Courthouse on Race Day. Transportation is complimentary, no reservation required. Show up on time and get on board. Race Morning – Telluride to Ouray 5:15 Loading, Depart 5:30 AM Sharp Post Race – Telluride to Ouray (two times) 12:00 PM 2:30 PM (LAST bus 2:45, course closes at 2:30) Ouray turnbacks and DQs: A bus will be held – check in at the Ouray Community Center to request a ride and advise INFO Center that you have withdrawn. Road Closure: Imogene Pass road is closed to all vehicles on race day while the Imogene Pass Run is in progress. Ouray Side Closure 6:00AM – 12:30PM Telluride Side Closure 12:01AM – 3:30PM Please use Ophir pass. Thank you for your cooperation. Emergency Provisions: Mountain rescue support, including EMTs and first-aid personnel will attempt to cover the entire course. Participant is responsible for any evacuation or medical costs incurred by helicopter, ground search, rescue and emergency transportation. Gear Pickup: All competitors will be able to send their personal gear (in race provided bags) from the Ouray start to Telluride, no charge. Visit the information booth for gear drop and pickup location. Personal gear dropped on the course during the race is completely at the risk and responsibility of the participant. Lodging: Camping and Lodging information is available by calling: Tell...