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Colorado Trail Race vs Rebecca's Private Idaho

90
Colorado Trail Race
Durango to Denver, Colorado · August
Tier 1 — Elite

530 miles of high-altitude suffering across the spine of the Rockies - 75% of starters don't finish, and that's the poin

VS
80
Rebecca's Private Idaho
Ketchum, Idaho · September
Tier 1 — Elite

Idaho's most beautiful gravel race. 100 miles through the Pioneer Mountains. Not made to be easy.

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Course Radar Comparison

LEN TECH ELEV CLIM ALT LOG ADV Colorado Trail Race: LEN:5 / TECH:5 / ELEV:5 / CLIM:5 / ALT:5 / LOG:5 / ADV:5 Rebecca's Private Idaho: LEN:4 / TECH:3 / ELEV:4 / CLIM:3 / ALT:4 / LOG:3 / ADV:5 Colorado Trail Race Rebecca's Private Idaho

Distance & Elevation

Distance
530 mi
104 mi
Elevation
72,500 ft
6,860 ft

14-Dimension Breakdown

Colorado Trail Race Rebecca's Private Idah
COURSE PROFILE
Length
Technicality
Elevation
Climate
Altitude
Logistics
Adventure
EDITORIAL ASSESSMENT
Prestige
Race Quality
Experience
Community
Field Depth
Value
Expenses

The Verdict

Colorado Trail Race scores 10 points higher overall (90 vs 80), but the right choice depends on what you value most.

Choose Colorado Trail Race if...

"The Colorado Trail doesn't care about your FTP when you're pushing your bike through talus fields at 13,000 feet."

  • You prefer more technical terrain
  • You want more extreme weather conditions
  • You prefer a more remote, logistically challenging event
  • You want a longer race (higher distance rating)
  • You want more climbing

Choose Rebecca's Private Idah if...

"The gravel pilgrimage that sells itself through pure experience."

  • Top-tier organization and race production are priorities
  • Community and post-race culture matter most
  • You're on a tighter travel budget

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is harder, Colorado Trail Race or Rebecca's Private Idaho?

Colorado Trail Race rates as the more demanding race based on our composite difficulty score (averaging length, technicality, elevation, climate, and altitude ratings). If you're looking for the bigger challenge, go with Colorado Trail Race. If you want a more accessible race, Rebecca's Private Idaho is the better pick.

Is Colorado Trail Race or Rebecca's Private Idaho rated higher?

Colorado Trail Race scores 90/100 compared to 80/100 in our 15-dimension Gravel God Rating. The overall score reflects course profile, prestige, race quality, community, and value.

Which is better for beginners, Colorado Trail Race or Rebecca's Private Idaho?

Rebecca's Private Idaho is generally more accessible for first-time gravel racers, factoring in distance, technicality, and logistical ease. Check each race's full profile for distance options and beginner-specific advice.

When are Colorado Trail Race and Rebecca's Private Idaho held?

Colorado Trail Race takes place in August and Rebecca's Private Idaho in September. If your calendar allows, you could race both in the same season.

Where are Colorado Trail Race and Rebecca's Private Idaho located?

Colorado Trail Race is held in Durango to Denver, Colorado. Rebecca's Private Idaho is held in Ketchum, Idaho. Consider travel logistics, especially if you're flying in — check our full race profiles for airport and lodging details.

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