The Unselfish Ultra 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Golden, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50k | 50K | Nov 7, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Nov 5.
Online registration closes Nov 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Colorado runs 6:56:26, about 13:24 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:58:10 and men in 6:54:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:35 AM, and the 50k starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 7,140 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 7,140 feet
- Distances
- 50K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Unselfish Ultra?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- 50K.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401.
From the organizers
Most races are designed for one person: You. Your PR. Your medal. Your ego. Running is, by its very nature, a deeply selfish endeavor.
In November, we flip the script.
Welcome to The Unselfish Ultra: an HPRS event built entirely around thinking of someone other than yourself.
This is not about chasing an award or feeding your Strava profile. It’s a multi-hour reckoning across the Denver Metro, designed to remind us that we share this space and that our legs can lift others up.