# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Vermejo Park Flyathlon - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Vermejo Park Flyathlon features native trout fishing in one of the most spectacular settings in the Southwest, the Vermejo Park Ranch!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/27d3d2e0-7cbe-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf1f2f2-gmir.jpg This incredible race will take place on the Vermejo Park Ranch in the Rio Costilla drainage, home to a fishery that is 100% native Rio Grande cutthroat trout. Over the last decade, Ted Turner's biologists have systematically remove all the introduced brown, brook and rainbow trout – non-native species that were responsible for the cutthroat’s disappearance. All together, more than a dozen miles of the Rio Costilla waterway has been rehabilitated and repopulated with native genetically pure Rio Grande cutthroats. And thanks to the good people at the Vermejo Park Ranch, you have this incredible opportunity to run/fish here!The start / finish area will be in a meadow just upstream of Costilla Reservoir and the short course will run up Rio Costilla, over to Casias Creek (Checkpoint 1), down Casias Creek and up to the Seven Lakes area (Checkpoint 2), followed by a return to Casias Creek and eventually to the meadow. Total short course mileage is about 9 miles with approximately 1000 feet of cumulative elevation gain. We are working on a long course as well, which will add more miles and additional fishing opportunities in incredibly beautiful places! Along the way, you will have the opportunity to fish for the native Rio Grande cutthroat trout in all of these waters, a rare treat indeed!The Flyathlon race will take place on Saturday AM, but we strongly encourage you to come and stay all weekend! Camping will be available beginning Thursday evening through Sunday AM, and if you want to take advantage of the opportunity, we will have limited discounted access to stay at the incredible Costilla Lodge!Importantly, this event is a fundraiser benefiting New Mexico's state fish, the Rio Grande cutthroat trout. If you sign up, please plan to fundraise and/or commit to doing some native fish volunteer work this summer! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/282f8770-7cbe-11f1-8de7-a55c04e17f2e-rimg-w983-h740-dc4a452a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/286e6530-7cbe-11f1-8de7-a55c04e17f2e-rimg-w555-h740-dc45612d-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/28a357e0-7cbe-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w555-h740-dc161915-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raton/2nd-annual-vermejo-park-flyathlon/100001979880369482 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, trips-adventures, nonprofit, camping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 108.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Raton - **state**: NM - **country**: United States - **location**: Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve - **lat**: 36.888995 - **long**: -104.979184 - **full address**: Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, New Mexico 555, Raton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2nd Annual Vermejo Park Flyathlon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9abf23e836460de35903061eca730c4e70c8beb2bfc2a61a93637cf5bb0874ff-rimg-w1200-h800-dcdbd4c1-gmir.jpg?v=1769100234 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2nd Annual Vermejo Park Flyathlon being held? - **A:** 2nd Annual Vermejo Park Flyathlon takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, New Mexico 555, Raton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2nd Annual Vermejo Park Flyathlon? - **A:** 2nd Annual Vermejo Park Flyathlon is organized by Running Rivers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2nd Annual Vermejo Park Flyathlon is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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While many enjoy these activities independently, we have found over the years that putting them together is even more enjoyable. Simply put, many of the best and most beautiful places to fish are way back in the woods, and the quickest way to get back to these remote places to maximize fishing time is to trail run. And once you have run back from that mountain lake or stream (or while you are there…), all of that effort is rewarded with high quality, local craft beer.​Giving Back: The overwhelming majority of funds raised by our Flyathletes through each Flyathlon event are specifically targeted towards habitat improvement and reclamation projects benefitting the fish species native to the greater watershed in which the events are held. We get this important work done by collaborating with our many conservation partners, which include Federal agencies (e.g. National Park Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service), State agencies (e.g. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Iowa Department of Natural Resources), and other 501(c)(3) organizations (e.g. Western Native Trout Initiative, Trout Unlimited).Inclusivity: The Flyathlon is designed to be largely inclusive as opposed to truly competitive. To the newbie, both the sports of trail running and fly fishing (and even craft beer, for that matter) can seem very exclusive and even pretentious, and this perception limits their desire to engage in these outdoor activities. The Flyathlon seeks to break down those barriers through accessible events that create positive and fishy outdoor experiences and memories. It is our hope that through this type of exposure, we can create new outdoor advocates, new river warriors.Community Involvement: The Flyathlon actively seeks out local community involvement in our events, and explicitly encourages race participants to spend additional time and money in the host region after each event.Responsible Recreation: The Flyathlon is designed specifically to promote responsible fishing practices and trail habits. On the fishing side of the event, all events are 100% catch-and-release fishing using only fishing methods approved for that specific area. On the trail running side of the event, race rules explicitly highlight proper trail etiquette (e.g. no short-cutting, Leave No Trace principles). Additionally, we firmly believe that recreationists need to be a part of the solution for stewardship of our natural resources, and that the best way to ensure the preservation, protection, and maintenance of our irreplaceable lands, waters, and native species is to develop and foster the citizen stewards who will stand up in their defense!" } ] } ] ```