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Committee discusses Kendall Mountain Run scheduling, urges outreach to organizers and partners
Summary
Trustees debated 'mission creep' in the Kendall Mountain Run and other races, and directed staff to open dialogue with Silverton Wild, Ouray VIPA and organizers about moving events to earlier in June and ensuring community fundraising benefits for schools.
Trustees discussed concerns that the Kendall Mountain Run and related events have drifted from their community-centered origins and directed staff to open dialogue with event organizers and partners about timing and local benefits.
Members said clustering multiple events on the same weekend (notably near the Hardrock 100 weekend) concentrates visitors and may strain local permitting; they recommended exploring alternative dates such as early June so events better align with school calendars, volunteer availability and county road opening schedules. Committee members cited the potential for events to raise money for schools and to involve local cross‑country teams and volunteers.
Dr. Wanda told the committee she reviewed school calendars and said early June could work for fundraisers that involve students and staff. Members also discussed permitting constraints: BLM and Forest Service limitations and staffing shortfalls can restrict the availability of trail permits during peak summer months.
The committee asked staff to engage Silverton Wild, Ouray VIPA and other organizers to seek schedules and to explore whether re‑sequencing events could increase local participation and fundraising; no specific permit decisions or funding allocations were made at the meeting.
