July 21, 2021: This challenging high altitude run through the Enchanted Forest has replaced the traditional High Mountain 5K and Half Marathon Run from the town of Red River along Highway 578 through Red River’s Upper Valley.
The 12+ mile Half Marathon will begin at the Enchanted Forest starting line where runners will be transported from Red River and will end at the finish line back in town.
The very challenging 26+ mile Marathon run will begin in town and include a short run to the Old Pass Road, a climb to the top, descent to the Enchanted Forest and a 7-mile loop on forest trails followed by a run back to the Red River Ski Area in town, ascent up the Face, runs on trails on the back side of the mountain and finally a descent to the finish line in town. Not for the faint of heart!