Join Our First-Ever Camp & Run Weekend

If you enjoy adventuring outdoors and volunteering, join an inspirational weekend in Leadville-Twin Lakes, Colorado. Make new friends and explore the treasured landscapes of this iconic trail-running town!

Join us Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 23, 2024, for

Daily runs or hikes as a group or on your own
Hands-on service projects to give back to the community
Activities to learn more about Leadville’s history
Group lunches and dinners
Evening campfires to share stories and chat about this beautiful place

Zoe Rom, an ultrarunner, coach, author, editor, podcast host, and comedian will lead runs.

SCHEDULE

RUNS / HIKES

Saturday AM: Turquoise Lake Run, Out & Back, beginning and ending at the Campsite. Choose your own distance!
Sunday AM: Run near Half Moon Road – Colorado Trail

SERVICE PROJECTS

Saturday: Learn about regenerative farming and help harvest produce for our dinner at the Cloud City Conservation Center farm.
Sunday: Join the Friends of Lake County on a Halfmoon Road Cleanup (Noon – 4 p.m.)

Photo: Justin Talbot

ALL ARE WELCOME

Everyone is welcome to join this amazing opportunity! The hosts are nonprofits committed to creating inclusive communities and to protecting the environment. Camping will be held at a fully accessible, group campsite that can accommodate participants with various accessibility needs. Please contact us if you have specific accessibility needs you would like to discuss.

If camping isn’t your thing, you may stay at accommodations in Leadville. While the cost to camp with us is included in the registration fee for this event, other accommodation options will be at your own expense.

Photo: @genevieveyeakel

HOSTS AND SPONSORS

Four nonprofits will host this special event: Runners for Public Lands, Cloud City Conservation Center, Friends of Lake County, and the Lake County Tourism Panel. Sponsors include Leadville’s High Mountain Pies, Best Day Brewing, GU, Teva, and Trail Butter.

REGISTER TODAY

The weekend costs $45 per person, including camping, coffee, lunches, dinners, and some snacks.

For anyone interested in this event but unable to manage the fee, please contact us to inquire about available “camperships.”

Cover Photo: @lifewithlinnell

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