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Human Potential Running Series The Human Potential Running Series is Colorado's largest series of trail and ultra running events. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and U.S.

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*All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permits from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Our partners at COMBA are hosting a trail work day on Saturday, September 19th, at Indian Creek. On this day, you'd help...
14/09/2026

Our partners at COMBA are hosting a trail work day on Saturday, September 19th, at Indian Creek. On this day, you'd help finish some brand-new single-track trails they've just built within the network. If you volunteer with COMBA that day, please reach out so we can honor your earned Comp Entry* for trail work.

HPRS is a stakeholder member of the Outside 285 Regional Partnership Initiative, through which multiple trail projects will take place at Indian Creek, now and over the coming years. Alongside COMBA, we've worked hard to advocate for these projects and to help secure millions in funding to see it through. Please consider lending us a hand!

What you need to do: SignupRead the waivers under "Related Files" below. You will be asked if you agree to the terms and conditions later in the sign up process.Show up What to Expect: No Experience NecessaryWork entails raking, moving and setting rocks, hammering small rocks into smaller rocks, dig...

🌲 The HPRS September 2026 Newsletter is Live! 🌲Summer is winding down, and we’re gearing up for a packed fall and winter...
10/09/2026

🌲 The HPRS September 2026 Newsletter is Live! 🌲

Summer is winding down, and we’re gearing up for a packed fall and winter trail season starting with the Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival later this month!

In this month’s letter, Sherpa John reflects on the post-Sheep Mountain reset, looks ahead to 2027, and breaks down important community, pricing, and policy updates.

Here’s what’s inside this month’s issue:
🍂 Fall & Winter Season Ahead: A look forward to Sangre de Cristo (Sept 26–27), Sawmill & Stories registration opening on October 1st, and saving the date for RegFest on December 6th!

💵 2027 Race Pricing Breakdown: Radical transparency on why and how our pricing structure is adjusting slightly (starting with Sawmill), while firmly maintaining our promise to keep entry fees at or below industry averages.

📋 Major Policy Updates: A full revamp of the HPRS Policies page, including expanded Parental Deferral Policies (now allowing deferrals to any HPRS race within 2 years), along with clarified policies on audio/speakers, anti-doping integrity, and public lands regulations.

🎟️ Ways to Save & Give Back: How to utilize volunteer credits, earn entries, and tap into the HPRS Community Fund so socioeconomic barriers never keep you off the trail.

🎙️ Podcast Episodes & Community News: Catch up on the latest episodes, unfiltered trail talk, and behind-the-scenes happenings.

👉 Read the full newsletter here:

https://hprs.beehiiv.com/p/monthly-newsletter-september-2026

News, updates, and more from Colorado's Human Potential Running Series (HPRS). 2027 Pricing Announced, as well as critical policy updates.

Oh Look! 👀 Peak foliage during the Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival over Sept 26-27th in Westcliffe. And what's that? Pe...
04/09/2026

Oh Look! 👀 Peak foliage during the Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival over Sept 26-27th in Westcliffe. And what's that? Peak foliage is just ending the weekend of the Indian Creek Trail Runs on October 17th in Sedalia/Littleton. It's going to be another picture-perfect year for these two runs. Get signed up!

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 84 of the show, host John Lacroix welcomes Stefan...
31/08/2026

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 84 of the show, host John Lacroix welcomes Stefan Schuster back to the program to discuss Cocodona and ultrarunning safety, addressing the impact of tragic events on the ultrarunning community and the importance of risk management. The conversation delves into the responsibilities of race directors in prioritizing runner safety; the challenges of live-tracking devices and bandwidth limitations; risk management and safety in ultrarunning; and the controversy surrounding assisted finishes. The conversation delves into the ethical concerns in ultrarunning, particularly related to medical wellness checks and the use of banned substances. It also explores the impact of doping on the sport and the ethical implications for athletes and race organizations.

Takeaways
• Risk management in ultrarunning
• Impact of tragic events on the ultrarunning community
• Race directors need to prioritize runner safety
• Live tracking devices and bandwidth limitations pose challenges for race events
• Ethical concerns in ultrarunning
• Impact of doping on the sport

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 84 of the show, host John Lacroix welcomes Stefan Schuster back to the program to discuss Cocodona and ultrarunning safety, addressing the impact of tragic events on the

31/08/2026

Podcast Episode 84 is Live! In this clip, Stefan is talking about the ongoing conversations around banned substances in the sport, specficially Cam Haynes.

31/08/2026

Podcast Episode 84 is Live! In this clip from the show, Stefan Schuster is advocating for more mandatory gear requirements across the sport.

31/08/2026

Podcast Episode 84 is Live! In this clip, we're talking about the guts Sage Cannaday has (and maybe doesn't have) to blow the whistle.

HPRS Podcast – Episode 83: More Than Just Miles, The Six-Year Journey of Writing an Ultra MemoirTake a run with The Huma...
25/08/2026

HPRS Podcast – Episode 83: More Than Just Miles, The Six-Year Journey of Writing an Ultra Memoir

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 83 of the show, host John Lacroix reunites with his former co-host Stefan Schuster to discuss Schuster’s newly released book, Beyond the Single Track: How Ultra Running Taught Me to Live. After opening with a humorous conversation spanning classic movies, acting cameos, and historical assassination trivia, the two dive into an in-depth exploration of the book-writing and publishing process. Schuster details the six-year journey of crafting his memoir, the importance of incorporating reflections on personal growth at the end of each chapter, the vulnerabilities of sharing intimate life lessons, and the practical realities of indie publishing and working with an editor. Lacroix also shares insights and hurdles from his own ongoing book project, leading to a candid discussion between the two about finding purpose in ultrarunning, using creative projects as therapeutic tools to process life experiences, and giving back to the running community.

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In Episode 83 of the show, host John Lacroix reunites with his former co-host Stefan Schuster to discuss Schuster’s newly released book, Beyond the Single Track: How Ultra Running Taught

25/08/2026

HPRS Podcast Episode 83 is now out. Stefan's back! In this episode, Stefan discusses his new book!

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