The Cheyenne Mountain Run August 15, 2026
The Cheyenne Mountain Run features three scenic trail races inside Cheyenne Mountain State Park:
- 25K Mountain Challenge – for advanced trail runners
- 10K Trail Race – for experienced runners
- 5K Run/Walk – a friendly, accessible option for all levels, including beginners
Each race uses color‑coded bibs
Start Details
- Location: Limekiln Trailhead
- Start Time: 7:00 AM (staggered start)
- 25K first
- 10K next
- 5K last
- Fastest runners will start first with their race distance and walkers last.
- All races are chip timed.
- Poles: Not allowed.
25K Course Overview
- Start Elevation: 6,000 ft
- Max Elevation: ~9,450 ft
- Total Elevation Gain/Loss: ~3,450 ft
- Course: Talon → North Talon → Dixon Trail → Mountain Loop (clockwise) → return via Dixon → North Talon → Talon
Cutoff Times
- Dixon Saddle (mile ~5.8): 8:45 AM cutoff
- Located 2.5 miles up the Dixon Trail
- Runners arriving after 8:45 AM will be turned around
- Top of Dixon Aid Station & Split Timing: closes at 10:00 AM
- Finish Line Timing: closes at 12:00 PM
Aid Stations
- Talon/Sundance
- Talon/North Talon
- Lower Dixon Trail
- Top of Dixon Trail
All runners must carry their own hydration and be prepared for rapid weather changes.
The safety of our participants and volunteers is our highest priority!
10K Course Overview
- Out Talon Trail to the second South Talon junction
- Counterclockwise loop on South Talon
- Return via Talon → Sundance → finish
- Aid Stations: Talon/Sundance and Talon/North Talon
5K Course Overview
- Talon → Sundance (~1.4 miles) → Turkey Trot → Talon → finish
- Aid Station: Talon/Sundance
