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Vail Recreation District

The public recreation agency for the town of Vail — it runs the valley’s flagship summer race series (trail running and town mountain-bike racing), operates the Vail Nordic Center in winter, and programs activities for all ages.

Trail Run⚠ Needs verification

Vail Trail Running Series

Vail Recreation District

7-race series · May–September

Rotating venues — Vail, Eagle, Minturn, Beaver Creek, Arrowhead

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

The valley’s flagship trail-race series — everything from a hill climb to the Berry Picker and the Arrowhead Half. Morning starts (7–9am); register for the full series or single races.

MTB✓ Verified 2026-06-26

Vail Town Mountain Bike Race Series

Vail Recreation District

8-race series · Wednesday evenings · May–August

Rotating venues — Vail, Minturn, Eagle, Camp Hale, Beaver Creek, Edwards

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Eight Wednesday-evening races (4–8pm) drawing 1,200+ riders, with Beginner Men/Women categories through Pro/Open plus age groups. Bonus points for trail-stewardship participation.

Cycling⚠ Needs verification

Eagle Valley & Gore Creek Paved Paths

Vail Recreation District

Open daily, snow-free season

Gore Creek, Vail Pass & Eagle Valley Trail

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer

Not a club ride but the valley’s shared road-riding backbone — a connected paved path system through Vail and down the Eagle Valley that most local road cyclists use. Listed as a starting point until a recurring road group is confirmed.