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Cheyenne Mountain Run

Name: Cheyenne Mountain Run
Start: 2025-08-16
End: 2025-08-16
Location: Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, United States • 16 Aug 2025

The Cheyenne Mountain Run, held at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, offers three trail race distances: 5K, 10K, and a challenging 25K to the mountain summit. The event features a staggered start from the Limekiln Trailhead, with courses traversing scenic trails such as Talon, Dixon, and Mountain Loop. The 25K includes significant elevation gain of about 3,450 feet, reaching nearly 9,450 feet altitude, and serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Pikes Peak Ascent. The run is chip-timed with multiple aid stations and a cutoff time for safety. It celebrates its 10th year in 2025, providing commemorative medals and cash prizes, while supporting park trail maintenance and programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Colorado Springs

Race information

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25 km

25k

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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