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24 Hours Of Palmer Lake

Name: 24 Hours Of Palmer Lake
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-28
Location: Palmer Lake

Palmer Lake, United States • 27-28 Sep 2025

The 24 Hours of Palmer Lake is an endurance running event held in Palmer Lake, Colorado, featuring a 24-hour race on a scenic 0.82-mile loop course atop the Palmer Divide at 7,240 feet elevation. Surrounded by mountains, the race offers a community-driven atmosphere focused on pushing mental and physical limits. Participants can compete to win, set personal distance records, or test nutrition strategies. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers, and runners completing 100 miles or more receive commemorative buckles. A portion of registration fees supports local park improvements, emphasizing the event's community spirit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Palmer Lake

Race information

Website Registration

24 hr

24 Hours

0.82 Mile Loop

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Fri - Sat Jul 11-12

Chase the Moon

Highlands Ranch - 30 mi from Palmer Lake

Backyard Ultra

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Sunday Jul 20

Barr Trail Mountain Race

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Saturday Jul 26

Pikes Peak Ultra

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Saturday Aug 16

Cheyenne Mountain Run

Colorado Springs - 20 mi from Palmer Lake

5 km

10 km

25 km

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8 mi

16 mi

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