The Cheyenne Mountain Run
About this race
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 October 8, 2022. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Colorado.
Pick your distance
Trail running
5K
10K
25K
The Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon 10k and the Cheyenne Mountain 25k
Register for both runs at this website and receive one of the following combo pricing: The Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon 10k and the Cheyenne Mountain 25k Present to September 8th: $100 for both runs After September 9th to September 17th: $115 for both runs
The Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon 10k and the Cheyenne Mountain 10k
The Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon 10k and the Cheyenne Mountain 10k Present to September 8th: $80 for both runs After September 9th to September 17th: $100 for both runs
The Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon 5k and the Cheyenne Mountain 5k Run
The Dam Run at Castlewood Canyon 5k and the Cheyenne Mountain 5k Run Present to September 9th: $60 for both runs After September 9st to September 17th: $70 for both runs
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Colorado Springs in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Colorado Springs
The Cheyenne Mountain Run takes place in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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