Lory Summer Trail Series
About this race
A fun series of shorter mid-week trail races at Lory State Park, aimed at both newcomers and experienced runners chasing speed. Four evening races on consecutive Mondays in August mix flat-and-fast valley courses with hillier climbs.
Choose your distance
Valley 5K
What's included in your entry
- Pizza after each race (Fort Collins Running Club)
- Beverages from New Belgium Brewing
- Free vintage Gnar Runners shirt (past designs, while supplies last)
- Series awards for top point-scorers
- Chip timing — reuse the same bib all series
The course
Races alternate between flat-and-fast valley trails and hillier climbing courses: Aug 4 Valley 5K (~250' gain), Aug 11 Hills 10K (~1,700'), Aug 18 Hills 5K (~700'), Aug 25 Valley 12K (~500').
Each race has a Strava course map available through its individual race link. It's a no-frills series — permanent restrooms only, no on-course aid.
Race weekend timeline
Getting there & lodging
Directions
- Held at the Eltuck Picnic Area, Lory State Park. Parking fills at Eltuck, after which cars are directed to the nearby Spur Road — a short walk to the start.
- A Colorado State Parks pass or $10 day pass is required to enter the park.
Good to know
- Stay on the trail — no bushwhacking or short-cutting; littering results in disqualification. No dogs on course.
- Trail Sisters Approved; non-binary registration and results options supported.
- 75% transfer credit (valid 12 months) if you can't race; transfers to other series races allowed if not sold out, 72 hrs before start.
Awards
Series awards go to the top points-scorers across the four races; overall series standings are tracked each year.
Discounts, deferrals & transfers
Plans change. Discounts, deferral windows, and bib-transfer rules are the same across every Gnar Runners race — see the details on our Discounts & Deferrals page.
Who puts this on
Directed by Gnar Runners. Questions? Email info@gnarrunners.com.