The Cheyenne Mountain Run

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 StationsTalon/SundanceTalon/North TalonLower Dixon TrailTop of Dixon Trail  All runners must carry their own hydration and be prepared for rapid weather changes.
10K Course OverviewOut Talon Trail to the second South Talon junctionCounterclockwise loop on South TalonReturn via Talon → Sundance → finishAid Stations: Talon/Sundance and Talon/North Talon. 10K Map
5K Course OverviewTalon → Sundance (~1.4 miles) → Turkey Trot → Talon → finishAid Station: Talon/Sundance   5K Map 
This race is a fundraiser for The Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park A 501 (c) 3 charitable nonprofit) and is made to celebrate and fundraise for the park we know and love.
The safety of our participants and volunteers is our highest priority!