It’s the middle of May, so that means only the best teams and athletes are still competing.
That includes the Durango High School baseball and girls golf teams that are competing for tournament glory this week against Colorado’s best.
However, the highlight of the week is the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. There are a few events in Durango that bring the community together like the IHBC and its events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The forecast looks great for all the racers and riders trying to complete of Colorado’s most iconic cycling events.
Fort Lewis College isn’t done either. A few of the Skyhawks’ stellar track and field athletes will be competing at the Division II outdoor track and field national championships.
Here’s the local sports schedule for the upcoming week:
Friday: Faceplant Ale Kick Off Parade at 4:20 p.m.
Notes: Gather at Ska Brewing for a beer and for the parade to leave at 5 p.m. The parade will stop at Steamworks before finishing at Buckley Park.
Saturday: CocaCola Road Race starts at 7:15 a.m. at 33rd & 2nd Avenue
McDonald’s Citizen Tour starts at 8 a.m. at 33rd & 2nd Avenue
Purgatory Quarter Horse starts at 8:15 a.m. at at 33rd & 2nd Avenue
Sunday: Alpine Bank LaStrada LaPlata gravel race starts at 8 a.m. at Steamworks
Cycling festival at Buckley Park at 9 a.m.
Subaru mountain bike race starts at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: Men’s, women’s track and field at 2026 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Emporia, Kansas
Sunday: 2026 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Monday: Durango girls golf at 4A state championship at The Bridges Golf & Country Club in Montrose
Tuesday: Durango girls golf at 4A state championship at The Bridges Golf & Country Club in Montrose
Friday: Durango baseball in 4A state tournament at either Air Force Academy or Colorado Springs
Saturday: Durango baseball in 4A state tournament at either Air Force Academy or Colorado Springs