Berry Picker

Join us on 08/03/2024

(race date estimated)

Berry Picker Race Description

The race begins at 8 a.m. at the base of Gondola One in Vail Village, testing runners of all abilities on both single-track and double-track terrain over 4.5 miles of uphill running with an average grade of 14 percent. The race ends at Mid-Vail at the top of Gondola One. There will be one aid station on-course near mile marker 2, complete with water, Gatorade and limited snack items. Gondola One, which accesses Mid-Vail, will be open for spectators to ride to the top for free from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.  All spectators must present a lift voucher to access Gondola One. Lift vouchers are available at pre-registration/bib pick-up on August 3 at Vail Sports, Lionsheadl Village from 3-6 p.m. and at day-of registration at Mountain Plaza Vail Village from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m.  Failure to load the gondola by 8:30 a.m. will forfit access to Mid-Vail without purchasing a daily scenic ride ticket for $34. Dogs or other pets are not permitted to load the gondola. Post-race, the gondola will be free for racers and spectators to download to Vail Village.

Please note the new finish location for this event is at Mid-Vail. Spectators should plan accordingly if they wish to watch both the race start and finish.

Competitors will ascend Berry Picker and take a sharp left on Lower Fireweed and traverse to the east toward Mid-Vail. Competitors will exit Lower Fireweed on to the Mountain access road and finish at Mid-Vail. For 2019, the race route will avoid Fred's Lunch trail. Awards and raffle will take place adjacent to the finish on Sarge's Deck, overlooking the spectacular Gore Range.   


Get ready for the Berry Picker

Share this Vail Race




Berry Picker location map image

    Berry Picker Where & When

  • Location: Vail, CO 81657
  • Race Date: 2019/08/03 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • Berry Picker

Berry Picker Reviews

0 - 0 reviews

Be the first to review Berry Picker



Other Races You May Want to Consider

Valkyrie Relay - Durango

 - Sep 13th, 2025
The Valkyrie Full-Course Relay spans nearly 100 miles of Durango's spectacular city and naturescapes. The event features teams of specialized competitors exchanging between trail running, mountain biking, stand-up paddle boarding, open water swimmi... read more

Jingle Bell Jaunt

 - Dec 7th, 2024
    This winter race is a 1K and 5K race sponsored by the Cheyenne Rotary After Hours to help raise money to send local students to Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) experience for one week in the summer of 2025! It is dog friendly. Pac... read more

Christmas Classic 5K

 - Dec 14th, 2024
  A festive run for the season!  The course takes place in the park and is mostly flat with one hill at about the 2.5 K point.  Come enjoy the holidays with other runners! If you are a guy and beat Santa, you receive a special prize; ... read more

Kristy's Kindness 5K

 - Jul 19th, 2025
    History: Several years ago, Kristy began a tradition of completing random acts of kindness to bring joy to others between Thanksgiving and Christmas each year.  In September, 2021, Kristy suddenly passed away. To honor her me... read more

Season Opener

 - Jan 4th, 2025
Annual Pagosa Nordic Season Opener Race! Freestyle Race - Competitive 20K, Citizen's 5K and KidK Awards for top finishers! Beginners and seasoned racers welcome!   (Participation in the Southwest Nordic Race Series is not required.) Southwest N... read more

Cheyenne Firecracker 5K/10K

 - Jul 4th, 2025
Join us for the 9th Annual Firecracker 5k/10k Race benefitting Needs Inc. Food Pantry.  All proceeds are used in the fight against hunger in Laramie County! The race starts at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza. Enjoy your surroundings as you run on the ... read more

Elevation Run/Walk

 - Jul 26th, 2025
  13th Annual Conifer Elevation Run/Walk  July 26th, 2025 ~Connecting Conifer Athletics and Trails~  This course celebrates Conifer Trails. The trail takes you around the scenic Aspen Park neighborhoods of Conifer (average Elevation 8... read more

Never Summer Adventure Race

 - Jul 12th, 2025
The 10th annual Never Summer Adventure Race is returning to one of America's best natural playgrounds, Eagle County Colorado, on July 12-13, 2025. Teams will trek, mountain bike, and kayak all while navigating map and compass through the Rocky Mount... read more

BB Gun Biathlon

 - Jan 18th, 2025
A great fun/serious race!! Open to beginners as well as seasoned skiers. No gun or shooting experience needed. Great fun for all ages! Racers will have an opportunity to test shoot at targets for one half hour before their race. The event ... read more

Cheyenne Schools Foundation - Run for 1

 - Sep 20th, 2025
RUN FOR #1 IN 2025 The 30th Annual Run for # 1 will be held on September 20th at Lion's Park.  Check-in starts at 8am at the South Picnic Shelter.  The race starts at 9am. The Run for #1 is dog and mobility friendly.  Everyone ... read more

Vail, CO Weather

Berry Picker weather history
  • Based on a 5 year average and a race date of August 3rd, Vail, CO can expect temperatures between 80℉ and 89℉ with humidity around 69% and precipitation of 0.71".
    Last year the weather condition was Heavy rain at times.
  • Vail, CO current weather
  • Clear 42.4℉ Clear

  • Join us at the Berry Picker in August for a great race. The Berry Picker works hard to deliver you a memorable race experience. We would love to hear from you, so consider writing us a review.

    Write Review

    Contact Information

    If you have any questions or comments for the event directors, click the button below.
    Please include all fields
    Contact email for event director is invalid. Please try again later
    Your message has been sent to the event organizers.

    An error occurred

     

    Berry Picker - Disclaimer