Rattler Trail Race

East Colorado Springs, United States • 18 Apr 2026

The Rattler Trail Race, held in Colorado Springs at Palmer Park, offers runners a chance to experience scenic singletrack trails with panoramic views of the city and Pikes Peak. The event features multiple distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K, catering to various skill levels. The course is known for its technical terrain, sandstone bluffs, and unique rock formations, providing a challenging yet rewarding run with minimal elevation gain. This race highlights one of the city's premier trail systems, combining natural beauty with urban accessibility, making it a distinctive trail running event in the heart of Colorado Springs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Pikes Peak Ascent is an uphill endurance race from Manitou Springs, Colorado, to the summit of Pikes Peak. It covers 13.32 miles with a total elevation gain of 7,867 feet. The course is described as not a typical half marathon, but a unique and demanding challenge.The event takes place in Manito..

The Pikes Peak Marathon is the 70th Annual race held in Manitou Springs, Colorado. It covers 26.2 miles with 7,834 feet of elevation gain (and loss), starting in Manitou Springs and climbing to the summit of Pikes Peak before returning to the start. Marketed as America’s Ultimate Challenge, the cour..

Be Ovary Aware 5K Run/3K Walk is a Colorado Springs charity race benefiting Sue’s Gift Gynecologic Cancer Support. The 17th annual event takes place at America the Beautiful Park, featuring a flat, scenic out-and-back course along Fountain Creek on the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, starting and finishi..

24 Hours of Palmer Lake is a 24-hour ultramarathon held in Palmer Lake, Colorado, on a 0.82-mile loop atop the Palmer Divide at about 7,240 feet elevation. The event is described as a low-fanfare, community-driven affair, welcoming runners who want to push mental and physical limits in a mountain se..

The event offers two distances: 50k 10k Registration closes October 1, 2025. Packet pickup is available Friday, October 3 and on race morning at the start/finish area. The event base and start/finish are at Merit Academy; the start/finish is located on the school track north of the campus. Merit..

Bobcat Trail Race unfolds in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, offering four distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The urban trail event showcases rugged single-track through Palmer Park with city views and Pikes Peak as a backdrop. Atmosphere is a city-meets-wild trail celebration, run entirely within an..