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The Cheyenne Mountain Run

📍 Colorado Springs, CO
Date
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Distance
Various
Region
Colorado Springs
Est. Participants
Not specified
The Cheyenne Mountain Run features three scenic trail races inside Cheyenne Mountain State Park: 25K Mountain Challenge – for advanced trail runners10K Trail Race – for experienced runners5K Run/Walk – a friendly, accessible option for all levels, including beginnersEach race uses color‑coded bibs Start DetailsLocation: Limekiln TrailheadStart Time: 7:00 AM (staggered start)25K first, 10K next, 5K lastFastest runners will start first with their race distance and walkers last.All races are chip timed.Poles: Not allowed. 25K Course OverviewStart Elevation: 6,000 ftMax Elevation: ~9,450 ftTotal Elevation Gain/Loss: ~3,450 ftCourse: Talon → North Talon → Dixon Trail → Mountain Loop (clockwise) → return via Dixon → North Talon → Talon.  25 K Map Cutoff TimesDixon Saddle (mile ~5.8): 8:45 AM cutoffLocated 2.5 miles up the Dixon TrailRunners arriving after 8:45 AM will be turned aroundTop of Dixon Aid Station & Split Timing: closes at 10:00 AMFinish Line Timing: closes at 12:00 PM Aid Sta