Human Potential Running Series

27/10/2026

The Unselfish Ultra is next up on our calendar on Saturday, November 6th. A metro-Denver 50k

This one is FREE-ish. To start, every runner must raise at least $200 for a charitable cause of their choice, or provide proof that they personally donated $200 to a charity close to their heart at any time between September 1st and run day. Raise a minimum of $500 to a charity close to your heart to earn a unique finisher's award as our donation to you for doing the good work.

Most races are designed for one person: You. Your PR. Your medal. Your ego. Running is, by its very nature, a deeply selfish endeavor. With this one, we flip the script.

There will be no bibs, no shirts, no whining. Run 50k then take the light rail back to your car. Quit early and call an Uber or loved one for a ride. HPRS will host modest aid stations along the route. For more info, click the link! JOIN US!

The Unselfish Ultra is on Saturday November 7, 2026.

09/10/2026

❤️ VOLUNTEERS ARE THE LIFEBLOOD OF EVERY EVENT! 💜

No matter where or when you started your trail and ultra journey, chances are you’ve already seen them; Volunteers are everywhere: cheering, cooking, marking trails, hauling gear, keeping you safe, and making it all possible. At HPRS, our volunteers aren’t randoms. They’re trail and ultrarunners just like you. THIS SPORT IS BUILT ON COMMUNITY.

These races don’t happen because of big money or outside sponsors. They happen because runners like you show up to help each other. Without volunteers, there is no race. Without you, it all falls apart.

We know your calendar is packed with races, family, work, and everything else life throws your way. Still, we want to respectfully ask: When are you giving back to the community that’s given so much to you? As you choose which events to run this year, we invite you to schedule a few volunteer days, too. Be part of someone else’s finish line moment. You know how much it means.

09/10/2026

HPRS Podcast Episode 86 is now out! In this clip, RD John Lacroix talks about the beauty of a full circle moment where two men can say a thousand words without a single word being spoken.

09/10/2026

HPRS Podcast Episode 86 is out! In this clip, RD John Lacroix talks about the little black bag of handwritten thank you notes he carries with him throughout every race.

09/10/2026

HPRS Podcast Episode 86 is now out! In this clip, RD John Lacroix talks about life's surprises and appreciating a moment's potential rather than wallowing in what could or should have been.

09/10/2026

HPRS Podcast – Episode 86: The Full Circle Moment – Assumptions, Barkley Royalty, and an Unspoken Apology

“Sometimes you can say I’m sorry without saying it at all.”

In Episode 86 of the HPRS Podcast, host John LaCroix shares a deeply personal, full-circle story that unfolded during the 2026 Sheep Mountain Trail Runs. Twenty-one years ago, an impulsive online post about ultrarunning legend Sue Johnston ignited an internet feud with her protégé, Barkley Marathons legend Andrew Thompson—a clash that defined much of John’s early twenties in the sport.

Fast-forward two decades: Andrew registers for Sheep Mountain as his final career 50-miler, joined on the trails by fellow Barkley finishers Brett Maune and Travis Wildeboer. What could have been an awkward confrontation becomes a masterclass in growth, mutual respect, and forgiveness.

John walks listeners through the race day drama, aid station cutoff negotiations, and the silent moment of shared understanding at the finish line. This episode explores maturity, shedding old grudges, the power of handwritten letters, and realizing that we were all just kids trying to find our way.

'Sometimes you can say I'm sorry without saying it at all.' In Episode 86 of the HPRS Podcast, host John LaCroix shares a deeply personal, full-circle story that unfolded during the 2026 Sheep Mountain Trail Runs. Twenty-one years ago, an

08/10/2026

🚨PRICE INCREASE ALERT!!🚨 Prices for the 2026 Sawmill Trail Runs will increase by $20 at Midnight tonight (10/8)! Take advantage of our cheapest rates for our December classic by registering today! The race is scheduled for December 5th and will again feature 8-mile, 16-mile, and 50k distances. Join us at Staunton State Park! REGISTER TODAY!

07/10/2026

Stories Trail Runs occurs on Feb 6-7, 2027, in Colorado Springs, CO. Our 10th Annual edition will once again feature the 6-Hour and 15-Hour timed events on Saturday, and our 10k, Half Marathon, and 20-Mile on Sunday. Registration is now open. We never know what the weather and conditions will be like, but we do know it'll be a great day outside with our family. Join us, let's move mountains!

05/10/2026

🚨 TONIGHT (10/5) at 11:59pm MDT is the T-Shirt and Award deadline for the Indian Creek Trail Runs scheduled for October 17th. If these items matter to you, you must register by tonight's deadline to guarantee both! We hope you'll join us at our 13th Annual Fall Classic!

01/10/2026

🚨🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨🚨

Sawmill Trail Runs • 12/5 • Pine, CO • 8mi, 16mi, 50k
Stories Trail Runs • 2/6-7 • COS, CO • 10k, Half, 20mi, 6hr, 15hr

Winter doesn't mean it's the "off season." HPRS has proudly hosted year-round events for nearly a decade. Registration is now open for these HPRS winter classics. Register today and join us in the Front Range at HPRS, where we're still celebrating People Over Profit.