Cheyenne Mountain Trail Race

About the Event

The Cheyenne Mountain Trail Race is an endurance event held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The race serves as a primary fundraiser for Achilles Pikes Peak, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping athletes with disabilities participate in trail running. The course features a variety of landscapes, including grassy meadows and dense timber stands located beneath the granite face of Cheyenne Mountain. While the trails are largely runnable, the terrain includes technical rocky sections common to the Front Range. The 50K and 25K distances utilize a "figure eight" layout, allowing 50K participants to access the central start/finish area and their drop bags multiple times.

Race Event	Distance	Start Time	Total Elevation Gain
50K Ultra	31.1 Miles	8:00 AM MT	4,000 Feet
25K Trail	15.5 Miles	8:00 AM MT	2,000 Feet
7 Miler	7 Miles	8:10 AM MT	N/A
4 Miler	4 Miles	8:10 AM MT	N/A

Colorado Springs is located in El Paso County, situated at the base of Pikes Peak along the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. Geographically, Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers diverse ecosystems ranging from foothills to subalpine forests. In late April, the local climate is characterized by significant variability; average daytime highs reach 16°C (61°F), while morning temperatures at the Limekiln Trailhead can hover around 1°C (34°F). Runners should prepare for rapid changes in weather, including the potential for spring snow or intense high-altitude sun exposure. The park elevation ranges significantly, adding an extra layer of difficulty for those unaccustomed to the thin air of the Front Range.

The race emphasizes community and accessibility, offering dedicated divisions for visually and mobility-impaired runners. These Achilles athletes and their required guides receive complimentary entries. Amenities for all participants include free park entry on race day, a post-race meal, tech t-shirts, and commemorative coffee mugs. Aid stations are situated at three points along the course, providing standard hydration and fuel. Registration closes on April 23, and participants can pick up their packets starting Friday afternoon at the Colorado Running Company or on race morning at the trailhead. The event's low-overhead model ensures that proceeds directly benefit the local adaptive sports community.

Races Offered

25K

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$130.00

50K

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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08:00

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$145.00

4 Miler

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 6.4K

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Type — Running

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08:10

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$60.00

7 Miler

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 11.3K

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Type — Running

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08:10

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$65.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Colorado Springs.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 0.7° / 17.2°

wb_sunny -3.6° / 12.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.5 /

water_drop 46.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 0.7° / 17.2°

wb_sunny -3.6° / 12.2°

air 10.5 km/h

water_drop 46.6%

About Colorado Springs

Learn more about the host city, Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs is a city of about 490,000 in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of El Paso County, the city lies 63 miles (101 km) south of Denver at the foot of Pikes Peak in South Central Colorado.