The Cheyenne Mountain Run 2026 — Colorado Springs, CO

The Cheyenne Mountain Run features three scenic trail races inside Cheyenne Mountain State Park: 25K Mountain Challenge – for advanced trail runners 10K Trail Race – for experienced runners 5K Run/Walk – a friendly, accessible option for all levels, including beginners Each race uses color‑coded bibs Start Details Location: Limekiln Trailhead Start Time: 7:00 AM (staggered start) 25K first, 10K next, 5K last Fastest runners will start first with their race distance and walkers last. All races are chip timed. Poles: Not allowed. 25K Course Overview Start Elevation: 6,000 ft Max Elevation: ~9,450 ft Total Elevation Gain/Loss: ~3,450 ft Course: Talon → North Talon → Dixon Trail → Mountain Loop (clockwise) → return via Dixon → North Talon → Talon. 25 K Map Cutoff Times Dixon Saddle (mile ~5.8): 8:45 AM cutoffLocated 2.5 miles up the Dixon Trail Runners arriving after 8:45 AM will be turned around Top of Dixon Aid Station & Split Timing: closes at 10:00 AM Finish Line Timing: closes at 12:00 PM Aid Stations Talon/Sundance Talon/North Talon Lower Dixon Trail Top of Dixon Trail All runners must carry their own hydration and be prepared for rapid weather changes. 10K Course Overview Out Talon Trail to the second South Talon junction Counterclockwise loop on South Talon Return via Talon → Sundance → finish Aid Stations: Talon/Sundance and Talon/North Talon. 10K Map 5K Course Overview Talon → Sundance (~1.4 miles) → Turkey Trot → Talon → finish Aid Station: Talon/Sundance 5 K Map This race is a fundraiser for The Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park A 501 (c) 3 charitable nonprofit) and is made to celebrate and fundraise for the park we know and love. The safety of our participants and volunteers is our highest priority!