Ram Party Trail Runs

Ram Party Trail Runs : May 16, 2026

Ram Party Trail Runs is a trail race weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado, centered around Rampart Reservoir and Rampart Range Road. The event offers these distances:

• 55 Mile
• 60K
• 50K
• 24K
• 15K

Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance. All finishers receive a finisher award. Lodging is available at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort; a promo code "ARAVAIPA" provides a 25% discount for stays May 13–19 on direct bookings.

Courses and logistics

The 60K is a point-to-point course beginning near Glen Aspen Boy Scout Camp, circling Rampart Reservoir, and finishing at Buffalo Lodge. The 50K is an out-and-back that climbs the Rampart Range and returns to Buffalo Lodge. The 55 mile course starts and finishes at Buffalo Lodge, loops around Rampart Reservoir, and reaches a high point near 9,500 feet.

Selected key stats from the published course information:

• 55 Mile: 53.9 miles, about 6,964 feet total elevation gain, max elevation 9,499 feet, time limit 17 hours.
• 60K: listed as about 38 miles, total elevation gain 3,279 feet, max elevation 9,498 feet, time limit 15 hours.
• 50K: listed as about 30.3 miles, total elevation gain 4,412 feet, time limit 17 hours.

Logistics noted by the organizer include limited on-site parking, up to 200 additional parking spots at the Colorado Springs Shrine Club, a shuttle for 60K runners between Buffalo Lodge and the Boy Scout camp, finish-line drop bag options, and that pacers are allowed only on the final section of the 55 mile course. Weather at the high points can be considerably cooler; warm layers and rain protection are recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.