Bridge Burner Ultra

Bridge Burner Ultra is held in Cañon City, Colorado, on October 24, 2026. The trail lineup includes a 35-mile race (56.3 km) and a 50K (31 miles), both starting at 8:30 AM, followed by a 35K (about 21.7 miles) and a 10K at 8:45 AM. The organizer's website points to Revenant Running. With four distances close together, the event is easy to pair with a training partner who is running a different race.

The 35-mile distance is a neat bridge between 50K and 50-mile, and it is the standout option here if you are ready to move past your first ultra. Colorado trails mean altitude and dry air, so hydrate carefully and expect a slower pace if you are coming from sea level. A 16 to 20-week build with hilly long runs covers the 50K and the 35-mile; the 35K is a good half-plus challenge, and the 10K is a fair introduction to trail racing for newer runners.