Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College is a basketball venue in Durango, CO. The next event listed here on Colorado Under Par is Durango Turkey Trot at Fort Lewis College (Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 am).
Upcoming events at Fort Lewis College
Venue Overview
Fort Lewis College is a public college in Durango whose campus sits on a mesa above town, ringed by Rim Drive. Its Skyhawks compete in NCAA Division II in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and the campus holds a football stadium, a gym, soccer, softball and baseball fields. The college is also known for one of the most successful collegiate cycling programs in the country. Every Thanksgiving morning the campus hosts the Durango Turkey Trot, a hilly five-mile race that has been one of Durango’s most popular runs for more than 40 years.
About Fort Lewis College
- Public college campus on a mesa above Durango
- Skyhawks athletics in NCAA Division II and the RMAC
- Ray Dennison Memorial Field for football and lacrosse, about 4,000 seats
- Whalen Gymnasium for basketball and volleyball, about 2,750 seats
- Dirks Field for soccer, Aspen Field for softball and Brandt Field for baseball
- Club sports including cycling, rugby, skiing and snowboarding, tennis and ultimate frisbee
- Rim Drive loop around campus for running and riding
Skyhawks Athletics and Cycling
Fort Lewis fields varsity teams in football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, baseball, golf, cross country and lacrosse. Men’s soccer has won NCAA Division II national titles in 2005, 2009 and 2011, and women’s basketball reached the Division II title game in 2010. The club cycling team races in USA Collegiate Cycling Division I and has won more than 20 team national championships since 1995, which makes the campus and the surrounding roads a training ground for some of the best young riders in the country.
Events Held Here
- Running: the Durango Turkey Trot five-mile race and a one-mile kids run on Thanksgiving morning
- Football and lacrosse at Ray Dennison Memorial Field
- Basketball and volleyball at Whalen Gymnasium
- Soccer, softball and baseball on the campus fields
- Collegiate cycling, cross country and club sports
Upcoming events at this venue are listed below.
The Durango Turkey Trot Course
The Turkey Trot starts on campus near the Student Union and finishes at the clocktower. The route circles campus on Rim Drive, climbs into the Hillcrest neighborhood, drops past the reservoir and loops behind Hillcrest Golf Course before returning to the clocktower, for a total of about 4.9 miles with a couple of solid hill climbs. Check-in and packet pickup are at the Student Union, and proceeds go to local charities.
Food, Drink & Amenities
- Student Union for race check-in
- Stadium and gym seating for Skyhawks games
- Campus parking
- Views over Durango and the Animas Valley from the mesa
Private Events & Groups
Camps, tournaments and community races use the campus fields, gym and roads with college approval. Contact Fort Lewis College or Skyhawks Athletics about facility availability and event requirements.
Membership or Access
The campus is open to visitors, and Skyhawks games are open to the public with their own ticketing. Facility use for outside events is scheduled through the college.
Contact & Links
Questions About Fort Lewis College
Where is Fort Lewis College?
Fort Lewis College is in Durango, Colorado, on a mesa above town.
What conference are the Fort Lewis Skyhawks in?
The Skyhawks compete in NCAA Division II as members of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Where do the Skyhawks play football?
Football is played at Ray Dennison Memorial Field, which seats about 4,000 and also hosts lacrosse.
What race is held at Fort Lewis College on Thanksgiving?
The Durango Turkey Trot, a five-mile race with a one-mile kids run, starts near the Student Union and finishes at the clocktower.
Is the Durango Turkey Trot hilly?
Yes. The 4.9-mile course has a couple of solid hill climbs through the Hillcrest neighborhood.
Is Fort Lewis College known for cycling?
Yes. The club cycling team has won more than 20 collegiate team national championships since 1995.
How do I list my event?
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Planning Your Event Here
Use the Student Union for check-in, and plan a course on Rim Drive if you want a loop that keeps runners on campus. Remember the elevation and hills when you set cutoff times. Contact the venue for current pricing and availability.
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Quick answers
Where is Fort Lewis College?
Fort Lewis College is a basketball venue in Durango, CO.
What events are coming up at Fort Lewis College?
Coming up: Durango Turkey Trot at Fort Lewis College (Thu, Nov 26).
How do I host an event at Fort Lewis College?
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