Valkyrie Trail Race

Colorado Springs, United States • 9 May 2026

Event overview

Valkyrie Trail Race is a women-focused trail running event held Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Cheyenne Mountain State Park in southern Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event offers multiple distances to choose from, including:

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

Registration for the event closes May 7, 2026. The event is organized as a trail race for women and takes place on public park trails in the Cheyenne Mountain area.

Course and logistics

Runners begin on crushed limestone in a meadow, then move onto singletrack that climbs toward Cheyenne Mountain. The route includes a descent on the Talon Trail, followed by technical rocky sections through pine trees in the lower park. The description notes springtime trail conditions typical for Colorado Springs.

The event provides information on packet pickup times and location, a race guide, course maps, aid station details, cutoff times, driving directions, frequently asked questions, travel information, and cancellation policies. All of these items are listed as part of the event information. 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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