Ram Party Trail Runs

Ram Party Trail Runs : May 16, 2026 (Colorado Springs, CO)

Ram Party Trail Runs is a series of trail races held around Rampart Reservoir with a start/finish area at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort in Colorado Springs. The event offers multiple distances and race formats centered on the Rampart Range and Rampart Reservoir. Registration closes Mon, May 11 at 11:59 PM MT. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers at each distance; all finishers receive a finisher award.

Distances, courses and logistics

• 55 Mile
• 60K
• 50K
• 24K
• 15K

The 60K is a point-to-point course that begins near Glen Aspen Boy Scout Camp, follows forest roads and single track around Rampart Reservoir, and finishes at Buffalo Lodge. The 50K is an out-and-back starting and finishing at Buffalo Lodge. The 55 mile route starts/finishes at Buffalo Lodge, loops around Rampart Reservoir and uses Rampart Range Road. The 24K and 15K are out-and-back courses from Buffalo Lodge with turnarounds on Rampart Range Road.

Key course facts include a high point near 9,500 feet. The 55 mile course is listed at 53.9 miles with about 6,964 ft of elevation gain. Time limits are given per distance (for example, 55 mile has a 17-hour limit). Aid stations and drop-bag options are provided; 55 mile runners have a drop bag at Rainbow Gulch. Pacers are allowed only on the final segment for the 55 mile distance; no pacers are allowed for the other distances. Parking at Buffalo Lodge is limited; up to 200 spots are available at a nearby Shrine Club and a shuttle is provided for the 60K point-to-point start. Lodging discounts are available at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort for participants and volunteers. Volunteer perks include race credits and event swag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.