Kim Falen
Trinidad Lake State Park

Event includes first-ever run to the summit of Fishers Peak

On Saturday, Sept. 14, Fishers Peak State Park will host a pair of races and a fun walk along its burgeoning trail system with races kicking off at 9 a.m.

Said organizers, “Be a part of our trail races at the beautiful Fishers Peak State Park. At 19,200 acres, the park is characterized by rugged topography, abundant wildlife, and the park’s namesake, Fishers Peak, prominently presiding at 9,633 feet.”

Proceeds from the event will be used by Friends of Fishers Peak and Trinidad Lake State Parks to increase appreciation for and accessibility to the great outdoors at our two great state parks around Trinidad.

Races and fun walk will include:

• The Fishers Peak Golden Cub is a 12K (7.5 miles) looping trail race.

• The Fishers Peak Friends-Z is the first-ever run to the summit of Fishers Peak and is 27.83K (17.3 miles).

• The Fishers Peak Walk, a 3K (1.9 miles) fun walk.

Aid stations will be placed all along the routes and staffed by the Las Animas County Search and Rescue team.

The event is allowing 75 runners and walkers to participate.

To sign up, for a map of routes, or for more information visit https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Trinidad/TheFishersPeakRun. More is also available at Friends of Fishers Peak and Trinidad Lake State Parks Facebook pages.