Independence Run & Hike

06/04/2026

Tonight 6/4 !!!

06/03/2026

👟🏔️ HOKA DEMO NIGHT IS HERE! 🏔️👟

Join us tomorrow evening at Independence Run & Hike for a chance to test-drive the brand new HOKA Mafate 5 and Speedgoat 7 in Carbondale . Raffle to follow!!

🕕 Demo starts at 6:00 PM
🏃 Run departs at 6:30 PM
📍 4–5 mile route options
🍻 Drinks & snacks afterward
🙌 All paces welcome

Come see what all the buzz is about, meet fellow runners, and enjoy a beautiful evening beneath Mt. Sopris. Whether you’re training for your next race, hanging with our awesome running community , or just curious about the latest HOKA shoes, this is the perfect chance to give them a spin.

Bring a friend and join the crew!

See you tomorrow at the shop! 👊

The Roaring Fork Valley's only specialty running store & Carbondale's Outdoor Store!

05/29/2026

Pickleball gear has arrived at Independence Run & Hike!

-Beginner sets
-shoes from ASICS and Selkirk
-the new Boomstick
-grips, paddles, balls and more.

Let’s pickle!!

The Roaring Fork Valley's only specialty running store & Carbondale's Outdoor Store!

05/20/2026

THAT’S A WRAP! 🌄🏃‍♂️🔥

What an incredible weekend at the 2026 Mt. Sopris Run Off. Huge congrats to every single runner who showed up, dug deep, and crushed the trails around Mt. Sopris. The energy, community, volunteers, sponsors, and stoke all weekend long were unreal. ❤️

🏆 28k PODIUMS

MEN
🥇 Joe DeMoor — 1:54:01
🥈 Patrick Sullivan — 1:59:27
🥉 Gordon Gianniny — 2:00:28

WOMEN
🥇 Lyndsey Pere — 2:22:06
🥈 Claire Wolff — 2:25:47
🥉 Emma Krasemann — 2:35:21

🏆 10 miler  PODIUMS

WOMEN ( who also won overall ) 
🥇 Cameron MacKenzie 1:25:24
🥈 Jenna Read 1:26:45
🥉 Michelle Smith 1:32:32 

MEN

 🥇Eli Meyer - 1:40:09

🥈 Kimbrell Larouche 1:40:17

🥉David Conklin- 1:40:32

A HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers, sponsors, community partners, and runners for making this event possible. The trail running community is truly something special. 🙌

We’re also incredibly grateful for our sponsors and encourage everyone to support the amazing local businesses and brands that helped bring this event to life:

Results are posted on UltraSignup! Link in profile  

And if you didn’t grab your finisher poster featuring artwork by local artist , stop by Independence Run & Hike and snag one before they’re gone! 🎨

Our vision for a premier trail running festival weekend here in the Roaring Fork Valley continues to grow, and we’re already fired up for next year.

THANK YOU ALL. LFG.

Kyle Jones - Race Director 

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

There is still time to sign up!
Get all of the race info at mtsoprisrunoff.com
Thank you for all the support

05/12/2026

The Mt. Sopris Run Off is this SUNDAY! Come join us for the beautiful & fun 28K or 10 mile races from Flying Dog Ranch to Rock Bottom Ranch, and get one of these amazing Sarah Uhl posters too! There are still some spaces available!

Sign up here on ultra sign up: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134686

05/08/2026

🎨🏔️ We’re incredibly excited to highlight the amazing work of local artist Sarah Uhl who created this year’s stunning finisher poster for the Mt. Sopris Runoff.

Her artwork beautifully captures the spirit of Mt. Sopris, the surrounding landscape, and the creative mountain community that makes this event so special. We absolutely love her style and are honored to feature her work as part of this year’s race experience. 🙌

⏳ And this is your reminder…
There is now just ONE WEEK LEFT to sign up for race day on Sunday, May 17th!

🏃‍♀️ 10 Mile + 28K
🏔️ Iconic Prince Creek trails
🎉 Amazing community + finish line vibes

👉 Register now and get all race details at:
mtsoprisrunoff.com

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05/07/2026

🎬🏃‍♀️ Trail runners, mountain lovers, and adventure seekers — our Trail Running Film Festival Night is coming up in just over a week!

Join us on Saturday, May 16th at 6:30 PM at the historic Crystal Theatre in downtown Carbondale for a fun night celebrating trail running, adventure, community, and the wild places that inspire us.

Expect an evening filled with:
🎥 Inspiring trail running films
🏔️ Big mountain energy
🍿 Community vibes
🏃‍♂️ Race weekend stoke for the Mt. Sopris Runoff

Whether you’re racing, cheering, training, or just love the trail community — join us . 👊

🎟️ Tickets available now at:
👉 mtsoprisrunoff.com
👉 Or grab them through the link in profile on UltraSignup

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