Weld Your Mettle Running Festival

The Weld Your Mettle Running Festival is a running weekend in May, taking place on a 146-acre private property in Northern Colorado, near Eaton. The course is a 2-mile groomed dirt loop that runners repeat. Race distances range from a 7K run or ruck up to 14 miles, marathon, 50K, 50 miles, 100K, 100 miles, and a 36-hour event. Relay teams can cover the longer distances, with 50 miles available for 2 to 9 runners and 100K or 100 miles for 2 to 12 runners. The loop format creates a campout festival atmosphere rather than a point-to-point road race, with Longs Peak visible from the property. Participants can opt for glamping tents with queen beds and bedding, or bring their own camping gear at no additional charge. Along with the standard finisher shirt and medal, the weekend emphasizes recovery and socializing. Amenities include sauna access, cold plunges, yoga, massage, a stretch zone, food, entertainment, bonfires, and a screening of the movie "The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young." Belt buckles are among the finisher awards, complementing the ultra-focused race options.