Stories Trail Runs

Colorado Springs, United States • 21-22 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Stories Trail Runs take place February 21-22, 2026 at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, CO. The combined runner capacity is 225. The event includes timed ultras and traditional distance races, with staging and the main aid station at the start/finish area in the Swift Puma Campground. Registration for 2026 opens October 1, 2025. Permits are held with Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Distances offered

  • 6-Hour timed event
  • 15-Hour timed event
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon
  • 20-Mile
  • Paperback 2-Day and Hardcover 2-Day pass options

Courses and logistics

Timed events ask runners to complete as many miles as they can within the event duration. All events use multi-loop courses that begin and end at the main aid station. Aid stations are well stocked and located at the start/finish area. Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish and may be accessed between loops. Crews are not allowed. Pacers are permitted only for runners aged 60 or older.

Course specifics: the 15-Hour sequence contains four loops totaling 19.59 miles and 2,769 ft of elevation gain; loop distances and gain are listed as Red 2.81 mi 354 ft, Green 3.72 mi 493 ft, Blue 5.68 mi 802 ft, Purple 7.38 mi 1,121 ft. The 6-Hour alternates Red and Green for a 6.53-mile sequence. The 10k is 6.64 miles with 883 ft gain; the Half is 13.01 miles with 1,901 ft gain; the 20-Mile is 20.4 miles with 2,770 ft gain. Weather can vary; mud and snow are possible. Finisher awards are given to all finishers; there are no mailed awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
Stories 15-Hour
6 km
Stories 6-Hour
20 mi
Hardcover 2-Day Pass (15-Hour + Half or 20-Mile)
20 mi
20-Mile
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
10 km
Paperback 2-Day Pass (6-Hour + 10k or Half Marathon)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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