Stories Trail Runs
Colorado Springs, United States • 21-22 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Stories Trail Runs take place Saturday and Sunday, February 21-22, 2026, at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs. The combined runner capacity is 225. The weekend features multiple race formats including timed ultras and fixed-distance trail races. Two-day passes are offered that pair a Saturday timed event with a Sunday distance race; each pass includes one shirt and two bibs for the same runner and is non-transferable. State park entry is paid by the event; runners remain responsible for parking passes. Gender-specific shirts and finisher medals are listed as included items.
Course and logistics
Timed events use a multi-loop course with a main staging area and aid station at the start/finish of each loop. Runners in timed events complete a required sequence of loops and may repeat that sequence to accumulate distance. Key course details:
- 6-Hour: Red + Green loops sequence totals 6.53 miles with 847' gain
- 15-Hour: Red, Green, Blue, Purple sequence totals 19.59 miles with 2,769' gain
- 10k: Red then Green for 6.64 miles with 883' gain
- Half Marathon: Blue then Purple for 13.01 miles with 1,901' gain
- 20-Mile: Red, Green, Blue, Purple for 20.4 miles with 2,770' gain
The final hour of timed races uses a short Gold loop (0.81 miles, 83' gain). Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish area and must be retrieved; crews are not allowed. Bibs, shirts, and race swag must be picked up in person by the registered runner. The organizer may alter or cancel the course for safety or conditions; no refunds are issued for cancellations or major edits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.