2026 Imperial Challenge Event

If you’re looking for a tough honest challenge with a low-key community vibe then you’ve come to the right place. The Imperial Challenge helps commemorate springtime in Breckenridge.

All competitors race from the Breckenridge Recreation Center to the base of Peak 7. Then, after transitioning to uphill gear, all competitors climb to the top of Peak 8 at 12987′. The final leg is the downhill to the finish back at the base of Peak 7.

What is it?
The Imperial Challenge is a pseudo triathlon.
The Imperial Challenge is a rite of spring.
The Imperial Challenge is a party.
The Imperial Challenge is what you make of it.
The Imperial Challenge is fun!

Event details and schedule

Start Times:
9:15am for Runners, Heavy Metal Rec/Open, Splitboard/Snowboard, Team Relay and Team Duo
10:00am for Retro and SkiMo

 

The Transition area will be in the Parking Lot directly beneath the Peak 7 Gondola Station at Crystal Peak Lodge (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Crystal+Peak+Lodge/@39.485194,-106.0691692,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x876af609264dea49:0x9accbd984b80d3d3!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d39.485194!4d-106.0669805)

GEAR DROP-OFF begins at 7:30am. 
The space to drop-off is limited. Please consider riding the Gondola up and then back down to drop off your uphill gear and bike lock.
If you must drive to the drop-off, please be as efficient with your time as possible.
Bike Racks are first-come, first-served.
A couple of bike racks will be reserved for Retro Open…we will let you know where they are before you start and we will have a Transition attendant to help you out.