Weld Your Mettle Running Festival

The Weld Your Mettle Running Festival takes place in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, in late May, and offers running and rucking events for every level. The lineup includes a 100 mile, a 100K (62.1 miles), a 50 mile and a 50K (31.1 miles), all starting at 6:00 a.m., then a marathon (26.2 miles), a 14 mile and a 7K walk or run (4.3 miles) at 8:00 a.m.

The setting is a private 146-acre property with views of Longs Peak, where participants race on a dirt loop. The festival offers glamping, camping, a sauna, cold plunges, bonfires, food, drinks, film screenings and plenty of time to socialize, which creates a community feel for runners, friends and families. Check the weather, since Colorado's Front Range can swing from warm to cold in late May.