Stories Trail Runs
Colorado Springs, United States • 21-22 Feb 2026
Stories Trail Runs : Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado Springs
The Stories Trail Runs is a two-day winter trail running event held at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The weekend combines timed multi-loop ultraruns and set-distance trail races with a single main staging area and aid station located at the start/finish of each loop. Event capacity is 225 runners combined.
Timed formats use multiple distinct loops across the park rather than repeating a short circuit; the 15-hour timed sequence comprises four loops that total 19.46 miles with 3,090 feet of elevation gain per sequence. The 6-hour timed event alternates two loops for a 6.83-mile sequence and, when repeated, can total 27.32 miles with 4,052 feet of gain. The weekend also includes fixed-distance trail events and two-day pass options that pair a timed event with a Sunday distance race.
Distances include:
- 10k: 6.83 miles, 1,013' gain (Red + Green loops)
- Half Marathon: 13.89 miles, 2,232' gain
- 20-Mile: 19.46 miles, 3,090' gain
- Stories 6-Hour: multi-loop timed format
- Stories 15-Hour: multi-loop timed format
Logistics notes: well-stocked aid at the main staging area, drop bags permitted, crews are not allowed, pacers permitted only for runners aged 60 and older, and campers must reserve park sites separately. Weather is variable and mud is likely; organizers may alter or cancel the course for safety without refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.