Grand Traverse Mountain Run
Built upon the famed Grand Traverse ski race, The North Face Grand Traverse Mountain Run navigates the same alpine route between the iconic Colorado mountain towns of Crested Butte and Aspen. In pre-dawn light athletes gather in downtown Crested Butte for a goodwill blessing before setting off on their 40 mile trans-mountain journey to Aspen. Racers will climb over 6,000 vertical feet, ascending both Star (12,507') and Taylor Pass (11,928') in their odyssey to cross the Elk Mountain Range and complete the race route at the base of Ajax Mountain.
Upcoming Races
Sep 5 2026
40 Miles
The course follows the route of the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski race. In total, runners travel 40 miles over the Elk Mountains with over 6,000′ of elevation gain.
6,197
7,072
ft.
Point-to-Point
12:00 Cutoff
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
4
Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts
Results
40 Miles
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/25 | 237 | 7:02:19 | 5:36:29 |
| 08/31/24 | 229 | 7:30:43 | 6:29:39 |
| 09/02/23 | 263 | 7:07:52 | 6:14:27 |
| 09/03/22 | 220 | 7:09:33 | 6:05:58 |
| 09/04/21 | 236 | 7:14:34 | 6:07:40 |
| 09/05/20 | 160 | 8:21:57 | 7:03:04 |
| 08/31/19 | 243 | 7:17:46 | 5:38:19 |
| 09/01/18 | 247 | 6:37:17 | 5:57:49 |
| 09/02/17 | 143 | 8:04:47 | 6:15:19 |
| 09/02/16 | 84 | 7:36:50 | 6:01:11 |
| 09/05/15 | 78 | 7:50:16 | 6:25:01 |
| 08/16/14 | 89 | 7:52:54 | 6:12:49 |