Yoga, Bike Rides, 5k Race And So Much More - Explore The Outdoors At Blues & Brews
Decompress at the Yoga Sessions, run in the Blisters & Blues 5k Race or join the group ride bikes - all before you even enter the Festival!
Need to scratch your outdoor nature itch while at the 2023 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival? Our mountain town has it all, whether it’s taking time to unwind at the Yoga Sessions or running alongside locals and festival-goers in a 5k fundraiser race — we invite you to revel in the outdoors recreational opportunities awaiting in our Box Canyon!
Join us and our friends from Outside, Revel Bikes, Boot Doctors and the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program to enjoy the outdoors each morning before the festival.
Yoga Sessions
BREATHe DEEP AND decompress AT THE FREE BLUES & BREWS YOGA SESSIONS
Guided by professional yoga instructor, Annika Kristiansen, enjoy a fluid yoga flow at the free Blues & Brews Yoga Sessions. Learn activating breath practices, liberating movements and playful exercises in the fresh alpine morning air. Nestled in the cozy amphitheater of Elks Park in downtown Telluride, the Yoga Sessions are a refreshing and inspiring way to start your mornings pre-festival.
New to yoga or considering for the first time? Join in and discover the healing power of yoga. Guests of all skill levels are welcome to join.
Location
Telluride Elks Park - Colorado Ave and S Oak St (inclement weather location - Blues Stage (Town Park Pavilion)
Time & Date
10:00 - 11:00 am on September 16 & 17 (Saturday and Sunday of the Festival)
What To Bring
Water, yoga mat, towel and active wear (come with or without - these items are suggested but not mandatory to join in the class)
Outside Group Hike
Kick your Sunday morning into high gear
Join other festival-goers on a brisk but leisurely hike on one of Telluride’s most popular trails up to the beautiful Bear Creek Waterfall. Hosted by Festival partner Outside, the group hike begins on Sunday, September 17 at 9:00 am from the Outside booth inside the festival grounds. The group will access the trail from the end of South Pine Street and enjoy a steady 2-mile climb leading up to the falls. Hikers should plan for approximately 1 hour to reach the falls. Team members from Outside will be on-site to answer questions about hiking, gear and more. They’ll also offering demo gear to try out and giving away free swag! For more info, make sure to stop by their booth inside the festival.
Location
Meet at the Outside Booth at the entrance of the Main Festival Grounds
Time & Date
10:00 - 11:00 am on September 17 (Sunday of the Festival)
What To Bring
Water, active wear, hiking boots (limited gear demos will be available at the Outside tent)
Blisters & Brews 5k Fundraiser Race
"Run, Walk and Roll"
Blisters & Brews is a 5k Fundraiser Race on the morning of Saturday, September 16, giving attendees the opportunity to exercise before the Festival. Presented by the Telluride Blues Society, the 5k Race will raise money for the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program in remembrance of dear festival friend Felix Snow.
The course begins in Elks Park and climbs up the bike path to Pandora Mine and returns along the same route. Racers will follow Colorado Avenue east and pick up the river trail, climbing to the Pandora mine. Racers will turn around and enjoy cruising down to the finish at Elks Park. Two aid stations will provide water electrolytes and snacks.
Through registration fees, donations and the generous support of the Telluride community, we were honored to be able to raise over $5,000 for the Telluride Adaptive Ski Program since the start of the program. We're looking forward to another amazing year of support.
Don't want to run, but want to support? Non-athletic support donations are also available.
Location
Telluride Elks Park - Colorado Ave
Time & Date
Saturday, September 16
7:15 - 8:00 am - Race Registration Open
8:30 am - Blisters & Brews 5k Race Start
9:30 am - Race Award Ceremony
10:00 am - Free Blues & Brews Yoga Sessions
Revel Bikes Mountain Bike Rides & Demos
Some of The absolute best full-suspension mountain bikes in the world
Mountain bikers are welcome to join Revel Bikes for a morning mountain bike ride with their team. Stop by the Revel booth in the Main Festival grounds for a chance to check out their new lineup of bikes and sign up for a demo.
Mountain Bike Group Rides
Mountain bikers! Join festival partner Revel Bikes for exciting morning mountain bike rides around Telluride’s renowned single track! These rides will start and end right near the festival gates on Saturday and Sunday mornings before the music starts on the Main Stage. Stop by the Revel Bikes booth in the Main Festival grounds for ride details. Make sure to bring your mountain bike (if you do not have a demo reserved), helmet, water, snacks and any other riding gear.
Mountain Bike Demos
Try out the new Revel Bikes Rover, Rascal, Rail, Rail29, Ranger and others! Stop by the Revel booth during the festival and signup to reserve a demo time. Demos are free and require a valid photo ID.
Festival Passes
3-Day Passes and Sunday Single Day Passes for the 2023 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival are still available but are selling fast! Get yours today and don’t miss out!
