Mondays, 4:30pm · year-round · free weekly group run, split into pace groups
7000 Feet Running Company, 140 W 1st St, Salida
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree
The valley’s flagship weekly run — going strong for 5-plus years and split into two groups so all abilities have company. Starts and ends at 7000 Feet. (The club’s website is occasionally offline; the run itself is well-established — confirm seasonal start times via the club Facebook.)
Rotating Salida-area trailheads (see SMT calendar)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
The big weekend work parties on the trails right out of Salida — no experience required, all skill levels welcome. A great way to meet the local riding and hiking community (Salida is a 2026 IMBA Trail Town).
Rotating Buena Vista trailheads (Midland, River Park, Turtle Rock & more)
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Weekly evening dig nights that rotate among BV trailheads — repairing erosion, clearing debris, trimming overgrowth. Check the BVSC events page for the week’s location.