The Cheyenne Mountain Run – Colorado Springs, CO 2026

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 12:0