Vail Mountain Winter Uphill Race
Feb 8 2026 - 7:00am
The annual Vail Mountain Winter Uphill Race returns on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, as skiers, snowboarders, and winter runners tackle 2,200 vertical feet of groomed trails to reach Eagle's Nest at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead. This event is ideal for competitors and non-competitors featuring categories for each, and honors the memory of Vail local Lyndon Ellefson who was instrumental in starting the U.S. men's mountain running program, with some of the entry fees supporting the U.S. Mountain Running Team.
2026 Vail Mountain Winter Race Details
Date: February 8, 2026Time: 7AM
Location: Base of Eagle Bahn Gondola - Lionshead