Bobcat Trail Race

East Colorado Springs, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Bobcat Trail Races take place at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs, CO. The event offers the following race distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 10K
  • 5K

The courses run on Palmer Park trails and include technical single-track, rolling hills, and rocky bluffs. The routes offer views of the city and Pikes Peak. The event is organized by Aravaipa Running; ownership moved from Mad Moose in 2024.

Logistics and rules

Event location: Palmer Park, 3650 Maizeland Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Registration closes on Mon, Oct 12 at 11:59 PM MT. Bib pickup is available at Fleet Feet Colorado, 3659 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, on Friday, Oct 16, and at the Palmer Park trailhead on Saturday, Oct 17, during posted pickup windows. Crews and spectators are allowed at the start/finish area, though parking may be limited. Pacers are not allowed for any distance. Mandatory items include a reusable cup for aid stations and an offline course map or GPX file on a personal device; runners are responsible for navigation. Finish-line drop bags are allowed and can be stored at the finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Bobcat 50k
25 km
Bobcat 25k
10 km
Bobcat 10k
5 km
Palmer Park 5k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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