The Cheyenne Mountain Run

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   5K 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!

Ready to test your limits? The The Cheyenne Mountain Run brings a highly anticipated 5K, 10K, 22.5K to Colorado Springs on August 15, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Colorado.