New Softrock 100 Event Emulates Hardrock Ultramarathon’s Original Spirit
The Softrock 100 is a four-day, 100-mile running event that follows the Hardrock racecourse from Silverton to Telluride and back through the San Juan Mountains. This event honors the original spirit of the Hardrock ultramarathon.
Denver, CO, August 10, 2026 —
A new endurance running event, dubbed the Softrock 100, has been established to commemorate the foundational ideals of the renowned Hardrock ultramarathon.
The Softrock 100 is structured as a four-day, 100-mile running race. Its course mirrors the challenging terrain of the original Hardrock race, traversing the San Juan Mountains between Silverton and Telluride, and completing a return journey to Silverton.
Organizers state that the Softrock 100 is intended to evoke the spirit in which the Hardrock ultramarathon was initially conceived. The event’s focus is on the raw challenge and the experience of navigating the demanding mountain landscape.
Further details regarding specific dates, participant registration, or organizational structure for the Softrock 100 were not immediately available.
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