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Vail
Colorado
August 6-9, 2026
Where it all started. Alpine singletrack, creek crossings, and the most iconic course on The Kids Adventure Race calendar.
ages
6-14
Course
3.5-6 miles
Obstacles
12-17
Team
2 kids
Where it all started. Alpine singletrack, creek crossings, and the most iconic course on The Kids Adventure Race calendar.
Where it all started. Alpine singletrack, creek crossings, and the most iconic course on The Kids Adventure Race calendar.
Kids navigate singletrack and switchbacks on two wheels. Helmets and gloves required. Skills clinic covers riding fundamentals, braking, and trail confidence.
Trekking, hiking, and obstacle navigation across the natural landscape. No shortcuts — just the terrain and your teammate.
Every Kids Adventure Race course includes a water element — creek crossings, swim sections, or paddle challenges.
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FrIday, August 7
Four hours. Local experts cover mountain biking, ropes, map reading, and first aid. Space limited to 60 kids — registered racers get priority.
Skills clinic times sent prior to event
Saturday, August 8
Ages 10-11/12-14. Three waves: 9am / 10:30am / 12pm. Teams start 2 minutes apart. Awards ceremony after the final wave.
WAVE TIMES SENT 3 DAYS PRIOR
Sunday, August 9
Ages 6-7/8-9/OPEN. Same wave structure, scaled course. Shorter distance, same obstacles, same finish-line pride. Awards party after.
ALL SPECTATORS WELCOME
Price goes up May 21 — register now.
EARLY BIRD
Jan 1 - May 15
$180
PER TEAM
$90 per person
STANDARD
May 16 - June 30
$220
PER TEAM
$110 per person
FINAL PUSH
July 1 - Aug 3
$260
PER TEAM
$130 per person
LAST MINUTE
Aug 4 - Race Day
$300
PER TEAM
$150 per person
Entry for the full team — two racers, one shared finish line.
Custom medal for each kid who crosses. Earned, not handed out.
Athlete shirts for both teammates. The real kind.
Gear, snacks, and goodies from our event sponsors — one bag per racer.
Top 3 finishers in each age bracket and category take home awards.
Sportsmanship, Team Spirit, Environmental Stewards — beyond the podium.
What to Bring
Every athlete must arrive at the start line with the full required gear list. Being prepared is part of adventure racing, and each athlete is responsible for themselves and their teammate on course.
Gear checks take place before the race. Teams missing required gear will not be allowed to start until their kit is complete. No exceptions — safety comes first.
Harnesses and personal flotation devices (PFDs) are provided at the race venue. Do not bring your own unless we ask for it.
Every course. Every location. Every year.
Trained race staff and volunteers on-course at every obstacle and transition
Required safety gear verified at the start line — no gear, no race
Age-appropriate courses designed and tested by adventure racing professionals
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Vail is the original. The Kids Adventure Race has been racing in the Vail Valley since the beginning, and for good reason — the terrain is world-class, the community gets it, and the course that winds through alpine meadows and creek crossings is unlike anything else in the series.
Four days in 2026: balance bike race for the littlest athletes Thursday, the main race across three age-group days Friday through Sunday, and the Family Mud Run for anyone who wants to get dirty without a bib number. Vail fills up earlier than any other location on the calendar every year. If you're coming, register now — we mean it.
The course is real. The challenge is real. And that's why the finish line means so much.
Where to Stay
Vail Racquet Club
Full sized condo options for your stay in Vail at the price of a hotel in the Village. Choose from 1-, 2- or 3-bedroom condo options with full kitchen and living areas.
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Antlers Vail
The Antlers at Vail hotel offers a unique Vail lodging experience in an incomparable setting on beautiful Gore Creek, in the Lionshead area facing Vail Mountain.
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