Valkyrie Trail Race

Colorado Springs, United States • 9 May 2026

Valkyrie Trail Race : Overview

Valkyrie Trail Race takes place Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Cheyenne Mountain State Park in southern Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event is women's-focused and offers multiple trail distances ranging from short runs to ultramarathon distance. Registration closes on Thursday, May 7 at 11:59 PM MT.

Course, distances and event information

The course begins on crushed limestone in a meadow, moves onto singletrack and climbs toward Cheyenne Mountain, then descends the Talon Trail and continues on technical rocky paths through the park's lower pine forest. The race is held in springtime conditions.

Distances offered:

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

Event information provided includes packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, FAQs, travel information, and cancelation information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
42 km
Marathon
30 km
30k
21 km
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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