Durango Veterans Run 2026
About this Event
Pre-registration for Durango Veterans Run 2026
Join us for the 14th Annual Durango Veterans Run! This motorcycle event is a fantastic way to honor and support our Veterans. Enjoy an amazing scenic ride through Southwest Colorado and the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. This ride includes a group photo, Tribal presentation at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park, and Veterans presentation at the VFW Post 4031.
Test your poker abilities by collecting a playing card at each of our five stops along the way. Rider with the best card hand will win a new back tire while the worst hand is still a winner with a free oil change!
Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the day for a chance to win one of ten incredible prizes worth over $10,000. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the last stop at the VFW Post 4031 from 3-4 pm, open to the public, not limited to ride participants. Must be present to win!!
Come together with fellow participants to show your appreciation for those who have served our country. Let's make this year's run the best one yet!
Date: September 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Durango Harley-Davidson (registration & 1st card)
Southern Ute Veterans Park (group photo & 2nd card)
Lost Goat Tavern (3rd card)
Webb's Market (4th card)
Durango VFW Post 4031 (final card & raffle drawings) **last card by 4:00 PM
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & 1st Card - Durango Harley-Davidson, 750 S Camino Del Rio
Info: Registration & 1st card will be at Durango Harley-Davidson. Extra poker hands, raffle tickets and challenge coins can also be purchased here. A blessing will be performed for all ride participants and then kick stands up at 10:00.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
2nd Card - Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park, Weeminuche Ave & Capote Dr
Info: Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park in Ignacio, CO will be the setting for the Durango Veterans Ride annual group photo, a Southern Ute Drum Ceremony, and the location to draw your 2nd card.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
3rd Card - Lost Goat Tavern, 39848 Hwy 160, Bayfield
Info: Formerly the Billy Goat Saloon, the Lost Goat Tavern will be the location of the 3rd card.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
4th Card - Webb's Market, 13980 County Road 240, Durango
Info: Historically and lovingly known in the area as Helen's Corner, Webb's Market is a charming property located on the Florida River.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Final Card - VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Ave, Durango
Info: VFW Post 4031 will be the final stop of this ride and where you can get your final card for your poker hand. You can also purchase two additional cards at $5/card if you'd like to push your luck on a winning hand. All poker hands must be turned in by 4 PM. Drawings for the raffle prizes will be done after the best and worst poker hand winners are announced.
Where is it happening?
USD 10.00 to USD 100.00
