Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Eltuck Valley 12K - Lory Summer Trail Series

Bellvue, CO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

12K

About the Eltuck Valley 12K - Lory Summer Trail Series

This particular race in the series runs the Valley Trail at Lory State Park, a route the organizers describe as fast and flat with modest elevation gain. The course stays within the park, so expect wide-open singletrack through grassland and foothills terrain rather than technical climbing. It suits runners looking to move quickly without picking their way over rocks.

The race starts at the Eltuck Picnic Area inside the park. Parking fills there first, then overflow goes to a nearby road with a short walk in. A state park day pass is required if your vehicle registration does not already cover it. Pizza and drinks from a local brewery appear after the race.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

12K · 2025 results

109finishers

39:25winner

1:03:24median

2:15:34cutoff

Top 3: Calbert Guest (39:25) · Austin Gliottone (42:23) · Gavin McEwen (43:11)

The Eltuck Valley 12K - Lory Summer Trail Series has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

12K8/25/2026 18:00$30

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Common Questions About the Eltuck Valley 12K - Lory Summer Trail Series

Will I finish last at the Eltuck Valley 12K - Lory Summer Trail Series?

Almost certainly not. Half the 12K field finished slower than 1:03:24, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:15:34, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Eltuck Valley 12K - Lory Summer Trail Series a good first 12K?

It is a small race (109 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 12K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Eltuck Valley 12K - Lory Summer Trail Series?

The 12K winner ran 39:25 while the median finisher took 1:03:24. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.