Bobcat Trail Race

East Colorado Springs, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Event overview

The Bobcat Trail Races take place in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs. The event offers trail race distances of 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The event is organized by Aravaipa Running, which took over the race in 2024. The venue address is 3650 Maizeland Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Registration opens December 1, 2025.

Course and race logistics

Courses use Palmer Park single-track and park trails with rocky bluffs, forested sections, and city views including Pikes Peak. A downloadable GPX file and an offline course map are provided and runners are responsible for their navigation. A reusable cup is required at aid stations. No pacers are allowed for any distance. Crews and spectators are permitted at the start/finish area; parking may be limited. Finish-line drop bags are accepted and stored at the finish area.

Bib pickup and additional notes

Bib pickup locations include Fleet Feet Colorado (3659 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs) and the Palmer Park trailhead (3650 Maizeland Rd). Event materials note training and group runs as part of the event program and list an event store for race items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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