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Valkyrie Trail Race

Name: Valkyrie Trail Race
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-09
Location: Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, United States • 9 May 2026

The Valkyrie Trail Race, held in Cheyenne Mountain State Park near Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a women-focused trail running event offering distances from 4 miles up to 50 kilometers. The course begins on crushed limestone meadows before transitioning to singletrack trails ascending Cheyenne Mountain. Runners then descend the Talon Trail and navigate technical rocky paths through pine forests in the lower park. This springtime race celebrates female trail runners with a scenic and challenging route featuring varied terrain and beautiful natural surroundings. Multiple race distances accommodate a range of abilities, making it a popular and inclusive event for women trail runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Colorado Springs

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

26 mi

Marathon

30 km

30k

13 mi

1/2 Marathon

8 mi

8 Miler

4 mi

4 Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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