How hilly is the Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)?
The Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 68 m.
Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) 5K at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 76/100
- Evidence depth
- 27 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 5 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Road
- Scenery
- Mountain, Forest
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) route go?
The Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards) route starts at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch grass lawn and finishes at Arrowhead Village. Underfoot, expect 80% single track, 20% dirt trails. The setting includes mountain and forest. Part of the Vail Recreation District's Vail Trail Running Series.
What should runners know on race day for the Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K (Vail/Edwards)?
Gear drop available at Arrowhead and at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch.
Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
- Wilderness
Terrain
- Trail
- Road
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Source-stated ascent
- 68 m
- Net elevation
- -218 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- Gear drop available at Arrowhead and at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch.
- Medal
- Custom race t-shirt (cotton or tech) given at the finish; no medal stated.
- Finisher tee
- Custom race t-shirt (cotton or tech material) available at race finish.
Access and course status
- Start
- The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch grass lawn
- Finish
- Arrowhead Village
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- 80% single track, 20% dirt trails
- Notable features
- Part of the Vail Recreation District's Vail Trail Running Series
- named a Road-Trip Worthy Race by Outside Magazine
- minimal-waste race emphasis
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 17°CTypical temperature
- 13 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 76Favourability /100