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Bobcat Trail Race

East Colorado Springs, United States • 18 Oct 2025

Event overview

Bobcat Trail Races take place Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Palmer Park, 3650 Maizeland Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. The event is organized by Aravaipa Running (the event moved to Aravaipa in 2024). Distances offered are 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. Registration closes Monday, October 13 at 11:59 PM MT. Live tracking and downloadable course GPX files are available for race weekend.

Course and logistics

The races use Palmer Park trails with single-track, rocky bluffs, and city and mountain views. Key race procedures and requirements:

  • 50K - approximately 31 miles; time limit about 10 hours; total elevation gain roughly 3,600 feet; max elevation about 6,593 ft; seven aid stations.
  • 25K - about 15.3 miles; time limit about 9.5 hours; elevation gain about 1,800 feet; four aid stations.
  • 10K - about 6.4 miles; time limit about 9 hours; elevation gain about 710 feet; one aid station.
  • 5K - about 3.6 miles; time limit about 8.5 hours; elevation gain about 400 feet; no aid stations.

Crews and spectators are allowed at the start/finish area but parking may be limited. Pacers are not allowed for any distance. All runners may store a finish-line drop bag. Mandatory items include a reusable cup for aid stations and an offline course map or GPX on a personal device. Bib pickup is available Friday at Fleet Feet Colorado and Saturday at the Palmer Park trailhead. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado East Colorado Springs

Race information

Website Registration
50 km
3735 m+
50k
25 km
1824 m+
25k
10 km
716 m+
10k
5 km
400 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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