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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 25K course features a 3,450-foot elevation gain, ascending via Talon, North Talon, and Dixon Trails to about 9,450 feet, including a loop on the Mountain Loop Trail. The 10K and 5K courses are looped and suitable for experienced and beginner trail runners, respectively.

The event includes chip timing, multiple aid stations, and commemorative medals for all finishers. The 25K race also serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Pikes Peak Ascent. Proceeds support park trail projects and programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Colorado Springs

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

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