Top Events August 16 – August 22 in Summit County, Colorado: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone

Summit County has some cool events this week, but we're headed to Gunnison's 24 Hours in the Sage. Don't worry, the Le Mans start is a thing of the past.

Not surprisingly, bikes and outdoor events are the subject of the moment this week in Summit County. And beyond. Despite all the great things happening throughout Summit over the weekend, I’m headed to Gunnison for 24 Hours in the Sage, simply the best 24-hour mountain bike race around. Think singletrack, pancakes and a seemingly endless flow of beer. Don’t worry, we take race-day registration. So gather your friends, create a team and head to Gunnison, Colorado. Heck, do it solo. Or on a townie.

And for those of you that refuse to head to Gunnison for a weekend, here are my event picks for Summit County, Colorado for August 16 – August 22:

Breckenridge, Colorado Event Pick: Breck Epic
Saturday-Friday, August 21-27
throughout Breckenridge and surrounding areas
The Breck Epic mostly takes place next week. But it’s such a cool event and it does, technically, begin this week. So I’ve decided to include it here. Stunning scenery, riding consistently above 10,000 feet and amazing trails draw folks from all over the country to this premier mountain bike stage race. Head out on the course well before all the racers (which means you’ll need to rise early) and find a good spot for spectating.

Keystone, Colorado Event Pick: Blue River Century and the Blues Festival / Art Show
Saturday & Sunday, August 21-22
River Run Village, Keystone
The 6th Annual Blues Festival and Art Show kicks off in Keystone’s River Run Village with a variety of bands and plenty of food. Kids activities and a juried art show mean all ages are welcome. On Sunday, the Blue River Century (and metric century) allows folks to earn their calories with 100+- and 60+-mile options.

Copper Mountain, Colorado Event Pick: Warrior Dash
Saturday & Sunday, August 21-22
Copper Mountain Resort
Registration may be closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t head to Copper, swill some beer and watch mud-covered mobs don viking hats and run through streams. It’s an obstacle course for adults and it should be fun to watch.

Other events this week in Summit County, Colorado

Thursday, August 19: Frisco Concert in the Park
Friday, August 20: Fridays at Copper
Friday, August 20: Dillon Farmers’ Market and Friday night concert
Saturday, August 21: Breckenridge Music Festival Orchestra Concert
Saturday, August 21: Sunset at the Summit free concert in Dillon
Sunday, August 22: Race for the Mountains 10k/5k in Breckenridge