Special Event Permits, Fees, and Schedules

Any event that expects to use county services (i.e., emergency / ambulance services or law enforcement) or expects to impact any county right-of-way, and has 50 or more participants, is required to complete the enclosed Special Event Permit Application. A special event permit allows for the occurrence of an event for a short duration on property that is the county's responsibility. Examples of special events are community fairs, bicycle or Nordic ski races, and art festivals.

Permit Resources

A Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area (DRReC) Special Use Application is also available for events that will take place on or will travel across DRReC property. DRReC Events Information.

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Explanation of Special Event Permit Fees

Special events impact Summit County facilities, such as the Recpath, natural surface trails and trailheads, as well as displacing or otherwise impacting other users of these facilities. Fees collected cover the costs of staff time administering the permits and help offset the costs and impacts of these events on County resources and facilities. 

 

Fee Schedule

As outlined in the Fee Schedule, the special event permit fee is based on three criteria which are all added together for a total permit fee:

 Application Fee (Table 1):
All applicants are required to pay an application fee at time of application to cover staff time associated with initial reviews and referrals.

  • Tier 1: $100.00 if the applicant is a tax exempt local non-profit organization or local government.  
  • Tier 2: $200 for all tax exempt non-profit organizations that did not meet the criteria in Tier 1
  • Tier 3: $300 for all other organizations that do not meet Tier 1 or 2 criteria and are a profitable organization

 Event Fee (Table 2): This fee is based on the organization and number of participants.

  • Tier 1: $.50 per participant for each entry if the applicant is a tax exempt local non-profit organization or local government
  • Tier 2: $1.00 per participant for each entry if the applicant is a tax exempt non-profit organization that does not meet the criteria in  Tier 1
  • Tier 3: $1.50 per participant for each entry for all organizations that do not meet Tier 1 or 2 criteria and for profit businesses

 Additional Fees (Table 3): Additional Fees are assessed based on the use of County services by the event, and are coordinated with the applicable departments based upon their referral comments. For example, Ambulance may charge a fee for stand-by coverage. If an event requests the closure of a trailhead, parking lot, etc. to the general public, an additional fee of $50 per hour will be charged, not to exceed $400 per day.


2023 Summer Special Events

Below is a list of special events on Summit County trails, roads, and properties during summer 2023. While event courses are not closed to the public during the event, please be aware of temporary disruptions. For more information and details about each event, please visit the individual event websites. Note: this list will be updated as events are permitted. 

Date / Start TimeType of EventEventLocation
May 5, 5:30pmRunningSummit Trail Running Series: Scrap Yard ScrambleTenderfoot Mountain trails 
May 24, 5:15pmMountain BikeSummit Mountain Challenge Series: Frisco RoundupFrisco Peninsula
May 26, 1:30pmRunningSummit Middle School Tiger TrotFrisco Recpath
May 31, 5:30pmRunningSummit Trail Running Series: French GulchFrench Gulch trails near B&B Trailhead
June 6, 4:00pmRunningTown of Frisco: Mountain Goat Kids Trail Running Series #1Frisco Peninsula and Nordic Center
June 7, 5:15pmMountain BikeSummit Mountain Challenge Series: Country Boy ContestKeystone Gulch, Horseshoe Gulch
June 14, 5:30pmRunningSummit Trail Running Series: Tom's Baby/ZL

Gold Run Trailhead and Horseshoe Gulch trails
June 20, 4:00pmRunningTown of Frisco: Mountain Goat Kids Trail Running Series #2Frisco Peninsula and Nordic Center
June 21, 5:15pmMountain BikeSummit Mountain Challenge Series: Hungry Hippo Horseshoe Gulch
July 4, 9;30amBikeFirecracker 50Golden Horseshoe, Carter Park
July 4, 7:00amRunningIndependence Day 10kBreckenridge roads, Carter Park
July 11, 4:00pmRunningTown of Frisco: Mountain Goat Kids Trail Running Series #3Frisco Peninsula and Nordic Center
July 12, 5:30pmRunningSummit Trail Running Series: Horseshoe GulchTiger Dredge Trailhead and trails
July 14, 8:30amPaddleboard, bike, runFrisco TriathlonFrisco Bay Marina and Peninsula trails
July 15 - 16, 6:00amBikeCourage ClassicCopper Mountain, Summit County Recpath and roads, Swan Mountain Rd closure 9:00am - 1:00pm on 7/16 
July 19, 5:15pmMountain BikeSummit Mountain Challenge Series: Copper Mountain MeleeCopper Mountain
July 22, 6:00amBikeTriple BypassSummit County roads and Recpath, Swan Mountain Rd closure 11:00am - 3:00pm
July 25, 5:00pmRunningTown of Frisco: Mountain Goat Kids Trail Running Series #4Frisco Peninsula and Nordic Center
July 29, 7:00amFun run/walkLeague for Animals & People of the Summit (LAPS) K9 4K
Town of Frisco and Frisco Recpath
August 2, 5:30pmRunningSummit Trail Running Series: Arapahoe Ascent

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
August 5, 6:00amBikeCopper TriangleFremont and Vail Pass Recpath, Copper Mountain
August 7 - 13, 7:00amRummage SaleSummit County Community & Senior Center Annual Rummage SaleSenior Center, 083 Nancy's Place, Frisco
August 12, 8:00amRunningRun the Rockies Trail Half Marathon and 10kFrisco Peninsula and Nordic Center
August 13 - 19, 8:00amMountain BikeBreck EpicBreckenridge 
August 16, 5:15pmMountain BikeSummit Mountain Challenge Series: Basin BurnoutArapahoe Basin
August 23, 5:30pmRunningSummit Trail Running Series: Carter Park

Barney Ford, Sally Barber Road, and trails near Carter Park
August 26, 10:00amKickballPolice vs. Fire Kickball TournamentSilverthorne Ballfields
August 26 - 27, 6:00amBikeFrisco Bay InvitationalFrisco Peninsula 
August 26 - 27, 9:00amDisc GolfHigh Country Classic Disc Golf Tournament
Dillon Disc Golf Course
August 30, 5:15pmMountain BikeSummit Mountain Challenge Series: Peaks Trail Time TrialPeaks Trail, Frisco Backyard
September 8, 3:00pmRunningFlaming FoliageFrisco, Tenmile, and Fremont Recpath
September 9, 10:00amMountain BikeSummit Mountain Challenge Series: Fall ClassicFrench Gulch
September 15, 12:00pmRunningDillon Valley El Grito Del Valle Fun RunDillon Valley
September 16, 8:00amRunningRun the Rockies Half Marathon and 10kCopper, Frisco
September 16, 9:00amCleanup and water sportsBlue River Watershed River Cleanup FestivalFrisco Marina
October 7, 8:00amRunningBreckenridge Road MarathonBoreas Pass, French Street, Tiger Road, Blue River Bike Path