Valkyrie Trail Race

Colorado Springs, United States • 9 May 2026

Event overview

Valkyrie Trail Race takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Cheyenne Mountain State Park in southern Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is described as a women's-focused trail event that offers multiple race distances. Distances offered include:

  • 50K
  • Marathon
  • 30K
  • 1/2 Marathon
  • 8 Miler
  • 4 Miler

Course and event information

Runners begin on crushed limestone in a meadow, move onto singletrack and climb toward Cheyenne Mountain, descend the Talon Trail, and then follow technical rocky paths through the lower park pine trees. The race occurs in spring.

Event information provided by the organizer includes packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, FAQs, travel information, and cancellation information. Registration closes Thu, May 7 at 11:59 PM MT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
Marathon
Marathon
30 km
30k
Half Marathon
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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