Mesa Monument Striders, Running Club in Grand Junction, Colorado

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We are in Grand Junction in western Colorado but we enjoy running all over Colorado and Utah.

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Mesa Monument Striders is a running club for people of all ability levels in the Grand Valley of western Colorado.
Our goal is to promote health and welfare of the community through weekly group runs and associated exercise.

Don't just watch us run by. Join us!

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$30 a year for individuals or $35 a year for a same address family. Add $10 for printed newsletters

Strider Spotlight

Sari Dennis
Meet Sari in Strider Spotlight! Favorite local race? Just Peachy 5k. When not running, she can be found eating, exploring, and hiking. Fuel? Rice, vegetables, and tofu. Dream race? Disney races.
Corey Maas
Meet Corey in Strider Spotlight! Favorite local race? Silverton Kendall Mountain Run. When not running, she's practicing yoga. Fuel? Apples. Dream race? A 20 miler on the Klondike Bluffs Trail in Moab in January
Ashley Ahlholm
Meet Ashley in Strider Spotlight! Favorite local race? Grand Mesa 30k. When not running, she's reading and cooking, and outdoor activities like biking, skiing and hiking. Fuel? Lemon Larabar. Dream race? Ouray 100 mile

Group Runs

Devils Cabin Christmas Wreath Run/Hike - D3 trail

Sun, Dec 05, 21

Join us for the annual MMS Christmas Wreath hike/run. We will take the D3 loop out to the cabin and "decorate" the cabin for the…

2021-12-05

Devil's Canyon - Monday Group Run

Mon, Jul 07, 25

We run in all conditions. Like the all of our group runs, this is casual and all abilities are welcome. We have a 5-6 mile standard loop…

2025-07-07

Flume Canyon - Monday Group Run

Mon, Jul 14, 25

We run in all conditions. Like the all of our group runs, this is casual and all abilities are welcome. We have a 4-5 mile standard loop…

2025-07-14

Pollock Bench - Monday Group Run

Mon, Jul 21, 25

We run in all conditions. Like the all of our group runs, this is casual and all abilities are welcome. We have a 6-7 mile standard…

2025-07-21

Mary's Loop - Monday Group Run

Mon, Jun 30, 25

We run in all conditions. Like the all of our group runs, this is casual and all abilities are welcome. We have a 5-6 mile standard loop…

2025-06-30

Lunch Loops - Thursday Group Run

We run in all conditions. Like all our group runs, this is casual and all abilities are welcome. We run a 5-6 mile loop but there are…

Upcoming Races

Bangs Canyon World Championship 30k

Sat, Jan 04, 25

This is an old school, self supported, no frills race.Race sign-up will occur in person the morning of the race at the start-finish line…

Appleton Freezer

Sat, Jan 18, 25

The Appleton Freezer is one of the Striders' oldest organized running events.The official race route begins at the east edge of the…

Valentine's Day Massacre 3 Mile Prediction Run

Sat, Feb 15, 25

This is the Striders “other” prediction race, with prizes being re-distributed to those running closest to their pre-race predictions…

Widowmaker

Sat, Apr 05, 25

8:30am start time! Challenging self-supported single track trail run with considerable downhill in the first half that has to be regained.…

Garfield Grumble

Sat, May 25, 24

Become part of the Summit and Plummet club!! Very steep and difficult climb to the summit up the main trail from the Palisade trail…

Turkey Flats Trail Run

Sun, Jun 29, 25

9am start time!Above Colorado National Monument and Glade Park on Pinon Mesa in the Fruita section of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Run…

Crag Crest Trail Run

Sun, Jul 13, 25

Runners atop Crag Crest on Grand Mesa in western Colorado.

9am start time!Scenic 10.6 mile singletrack loop on top of Grand Mesa mostly through forest and meadows with a long crest section that is…

Run to Whitewater

Sun, Oct 15, 23

Runners at the start of the trail race from Grand Junction to Whitewater, Colorado

Point to point scenic trail run follows the Tabeguache Trail from Bangs Canyon trail head to Unaweep Canyon for a net descent but with a…

Strider Tom Turkey 6 Mile Prediction Run

Sat, Nov 18, 23

Guess your finish time for this flat-ish 6-mile road run. Those with the most accurate predictions win a turkey! No watches allowed.

Strider 5-Mile Time Trial

Sat, Dec 18, 21

Out and back flat course into Connected Lakes State Park on the paved Riverfront Trail.

Breaking Bad Dirt Duathlon

Sat, Aug 01, 20

The bike course is physically demanding but technically mellow all on double track and gravel bike compatible. There are steep ups and…

Behind the Rocks Ultra

Sat, Mar 27, 21

Behind the Rocks Ultra starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail, along the border of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area.…

Desert Rats Trail Running Festival

Sat, Apr 17, 21

Join us for a weekend of fun and running on the world class trails near Fruita, Colorado. The weekend kicks off on Friday night with packet…

Adventure Fest at 18 Road

Sat, May 01, 21

Join us for the brand new Adventure Fest at 18 Road weekend! The events will feature the Fruita Trail Half, the Sarlacc Attack…

Grand Mesa Ultra

Fri, Jul 30, 21

Each course shares a loop up and over Crag Crest which was voted one of the top scenic trail running destinations in Colorado by Superfeet…

Breaking Bad Dirt Duathlon

Sat, Jul 09, 22

All dirt! 5K run followed by 15-mile bike. Registration on race day only, well-marked route but no aid stations The run can be done by…

Bangs Canyon World Championships 2024

Sat, Jan 06, 24

This is an old school, self supported, no frills race. Race sign-up will occur in person the morning of the race at the start-finish line…

Crag Crest 2023

Sun, Jul 09, 23

Runners along the crest - photo by Kate Avery

IMPORTANT RACE UPDATE: After hitting 99 today in the valley, it's hard to believe how much snow lingers on Grand Mesa. I explored Crag…

Mary's Loop Run

Sat, Aug 23, 25

7:30am start time!The run will be the original 8.5 mile course starting at the main Kokopelli Trailhead, running a clockwise loop and…

Garfield Grumble

Sat, May 24, 25

Become part of the Summit and Plummet club!! Very steep and difficult climb to the summit up the main trail from the Palisade trail…

Social & Other Events

Striders Annual Picnic

Thu, Jul 08, 21

Striders will provide hot dogs and fixings (w vegie options) and the cooler will be there
Feel free to bring side dishes,…

Christmas Eve Day Run/Hike on Serpents

Fri, Dec 24, 21

* CANCELLED *

A casual run up Serpents Trail. Dress in your best holiday attire and bring your holiday…

Annual Peach Ice Cream Night

Thu, Aug 18, 22

Get your cranking arm ready!! Annual Peach Ice Cream run Thursday 8/18 in conjunction with the…

Devils Cabin Christmas Wreath Run/Hike - D3 trail

Sun, Dec 04, 22

Join us for the annual MMS Christmas Wreath hike/run. We will take the D3 loop out to the cabin and temporarily "decorate" the cabin for…

Pi Day Run

Tue, Mar 14, 23

Who doesn't like a reason to get together, run, and eat pie!?! Enjoy a fun 3.14 mile course on the Water Tower trails.

Please…

Striders Trail Work Day

Sat, Oct 21, 23

Join us for a Striders group trail work day! Join us for a trail work day out at Flume Canyon. We will be placing some signs,…

Christmas Eve Day Run/Hike on Serpents

Sun, Dec 24, 23

A casual run up Serpents Trail. Dress in your best holiday attire and bring your holiday cheer!

Parking is limited so…

Annual Peach Ice Cream Night

Thu, Aug 15, 24

Get your cranking arm ready!! Annual Peach Ice Cream run Thursday 8/15 in conjunction with the Thursday…

MMS Trail work day

Sat, Oct 12, 24

Join us for a Striders group trail work day!

Details can be found at:…

Devils Cabin Christmas Wreath Run/Hike - D3 trail

Sun, Dec 15, 24

Join us for the annual MMS Christmas Wreath hike/run. We will take the D3 loop out to the cabin and "temporarily decorate" the cabin for…

MMS Board Meeting

Tue, Jun 10, 25

All are welcome to join our board meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at 6pm in the Community Room at REI.

Agenda items (tentative…

Race Results

Race Name
Bangs Canyon World Championship 2020 01/04/2020
Bangs Canyon World Championships 2024 01/06/2024
Bangs Canyon World Championships 2023 01/07/2023
Bangs Canyon World Championships 2022 01/09/2022
Bangs Canyon World Championships 2019 01/12/2019
Appleton Freezer 2020 01/18/2020
Appleton Freezer 2025 01/18/2025
2024 Appleton Freezer 01/20/2024
Pi Day Run 03/14/2021
Widowmaker Trail Run 04/03/2021
Garfield Grumble 05/29/2021
Turkey Flats 2021 06/27/2021
Turkey Flats 2020 06/28/2020
Turkey Flats 2019 06/30/2019
Crag Crest 2019 07/07/2019
Breaking Bad Dirt Duathlon 07/09/2022
Breaking Bad Dirt Duathlon 07/10/2021
Crag Crest 2020 07/12/2020
Crag Crest 2021 07/18/2021
Breaking Bad Duathlon 08/01/2020
High School Cross Country Meet 1 2020 08/22/2020
Mary's Loop 8-Mile 2024 08/24/2024
High School Cross Country Meet 2 2020 08/29/2020
High School Cross Country Meet 3 2020 09/04/2020
High School Cross Country Meet 4 2020 09/12/2020
High School Cross Country Meet 5 2020 09/19/2020
High School Cross Country Meet 6 2020 09/25/2020
Appleton Freezer 4-Mile 1/14/2023
Appleton Freezer 4-Mile 2022 1/15/2022
Beer Mile 2024 1/20/2024
Bangs Canyon World Championship 2025 1/4/2025
High School Cross Country Meet 7 2020 10/03/2020
Run to Whitewater 2024 10/13/2024
Run to Whitewater 2023 10/15/2023
Run to Whitewater 2022 10/16/2022
Run to Whitewater 2021 10/17/2021
Run to Whitewater 10/18/2020
Spooktacular 5K 2024 10/26/2024
Tom Turkey 6-Mile Prediction Run 11/18/2023
Tom Turkey 6-Mile Prediction Run 2024 11/23/2024
Beer Mile 2022 12/10/2022
2021 Beer Mile 12/18/2021
Strider 5-Mile Time Trial 2019 12/21/2019
Valentines Massacre 3-Mile Prediction Run 2025 2/15/2025
Tortoise and Hare 3-Mile Relay 2023 3/11/2023
Pi Day 3.14 Mile Race 3/14/2023
Pi Day Run 2024 3/14/2024
Widowmaker Trail Runs 4/2/2022
Garfield Grumble 2023 4/27/2023
Widowmaker Trail Runs 4/5/2025
Widowmaker Trail Runs 4/6/2024
Widowmaker Trail Runs 2023 4/8/2023
Garfield Grumble 2025 5/24/2025
Garfield Grumble 2024 5/25/2024
Garfield Grumble 2022 5/28/2022
Turkey Flats 2023 6/25/2023
Turkey Flats 2022 6/26/2022
Turkey Flats 2025 6/29/2025
Turkey Flats 2024 6/30/2024
Crag Crest Run 2024 7/14/2024
Crag Crest Run 2022 7/17/2022
Mary's Loop 8-Mile 2023 8/26/2023
Kokopelli Classic 2022 8/27/2022
Kokopelli Classic 8/28/2021

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We are a running club for everyone.

Mesa Monument Striders invites membership or participation in events without regard to age, color, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, physical ability, race, or sexual orientation. Minors may be excluded from membership or participation at the discretion of Mesa Monument Striders leadership.

Mesa Monument Striders has a policy of broad inclusion.

What Others Are Saying

Jina Silva
Mesa Monument Striders advocates for clean trails, and promotes health and wellness to the community through various free runs and races…
Rich Connors
I started running with the Striders shortly after moving to Grand Junction. The club is full of great people and is a great way to connect to the…
Josh Drews
I have been running with the Stiders for around four years now. When I first came to the group I had just started running again and was pretty…
Susan and Scott Bierman
When we first moved to Grand Junction, we didn't know anyone or much about the area overall. We randomly came across a group of runners who…
Randee Bergen
The Striders welcome everyone, even a slower runner like myself. Since joining, I have made lifelong friends and had grand adventures centered…
Karla Nephew
Mesa Monument Striders President 2018 - Present
Running with the Striders has become something I look forward to every week since I moved to Grand Junction in 2014. We are more…
Ryan Sullivan
I, along with several of my friends, found the Striders to be the most welcoming group imaginable when we moved into town.
Chris Sovacool
As someone whose job has moved them around quite a bit (7 states in 8 years)- I've often struggled in new locations with meeting new people and…
Conrad Cole
I have been a member of the Club since 1984, and have to attest to the soundness of its running philosophy. Our mission statement is to improve…
Christie Aschwanden
Author of GOOD TO GO: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn From the Strange Science of Recovery
Mesa Monument Striders is my kind of running group — friendly, good-natured, inclusive and fun-loving. The Striders are an assortment of serious…

Mesa Monument Striders is a running club for people of all ability levels in the Grand Valley of western Colorado.
Our goal is to promote health and welfare of the community through weekly group runs and associated exercise.

Don't just watch us run by. Join us!

Strider Spotlight

Sari Dennis

Corey Maas

Ashley Ahlholm

Group Runs

Upcoming Races

Social & Other Events

Newsletter

Race Results

Special Deals

Photo Albums

We are a running club for everyone.

What Others Are Saying

Mesa Monument Striders is a running club for people of all ability levels in the Grand Valley of western Colorado. Our goal is to promote health and welfare of the community through weekly group runs and associated exercise.

Don't just watch us run by. Join us!

Strider Spotlight

Sari Dennis

Corey Maas

Ashley Ahlholm

Group Runs

Upcoming Races

Social & Other Events

Newsletter

Race Results

Special Deals

Photo Albums

We are a running club for everyone.

What Others Are Saying

Mesa Monument Striders is a running club for people of all ability levels in the Grand Valley of western Colorado.
Our goal is to promote health and welfare of the community through weekly group runs and associated exercise.