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Stories Trail Runs

Colorado Springs, United States • 21-22 Feb 2026

Stories Trail Runs is a winter trail racing festival at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, CO, offering a scenic, community-focused atmosphere with views of Cheyenne Mountain, Pike’s Peak, and the Front Range. The weekend includes 6-Hour and 15-Hour timed events, plus traditional 10k, Half Marathon, and 20-Mile races, with a combined field capacity around 225. The timed events use a multi-loop course through the park, featuring Red, Green, Blue, and Purple loops that build distance and elevation (Red 2.81 mi; Green 3.72 mi; Blue 5.68 mi; Purple 7.38 mi; total ~19.59 miles and 2,769 ft gain), plus a final Gold Loop in the last hour. Special features include camping options, well-stocked aid stations, two-day passes for combined days, a no-crews policy, and pacers allowed only for runners aged 60+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Colorado Springs

Race information

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26 mi
3388 m+
6-Hour: 26.12 Miles
20 mi
2769 m+
15-Hour: 19.59 Miles
20 mi
2770 m+
20-Mile: 20.4 Miles
13 mi
1901 m+
Half Marathon: 13.01 Miles
7 mi
883 m+
10k: 6.64 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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