Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike
Colorado Springs, CO
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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Sunday, November 8th, 2026
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs CO
26–48°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
28–45°F
dry
2024
24–29°F
rain
2023
28–42°F
rain
2022
30–58°F
dry
2021
32–57°F
dry
2020
35–49°F
dry
2019
22–50°F
dry
2018
11–30°F
rain
2017
20–39°F
dry
2016
28–55°F
dry
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About this race
4 Mile Course Event Details
- Race Day: Sunday, November 8th
- Start time: 11:00am: Bib pick-up starts at 10:15am
- Course: Same course as last year (original 4-mile course that runs the length of the Columbine Trail).
- Timing: This course will be chip timed by Pikes Peak Road Runners.
Participants will start at Starsmore and run up Columbine Trail to the Powell parking lot. Adventures Out West will shuttle participants back to Starsmore.
- Pets: Well behaved and leashed pets are allowed! However, pets are not allowed in the Adventures Out West Jeeps so you will have to hike or run back down after you have finished, or arrange your own transportation.
- Proceeds: ALL PROCEEDS benefit the Friends of Cheyenne Cañon. Our mission is to preserve the natural resources of North Cheyenne Cañon Park. We raise funds and sponsor park improvements, enrichment programs, community events, and opportunities for citizen and visitor involvement.
Race Location
- Start: Start at Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center
- Address: 2120 S Cheyenne Cañon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Registration & Entry Fees
- Race Day Registration: 10:15am. Online registration is preferred.
- Early Bird Individual: $40
- Early Bird Family (3-6 people): $75
- Starting Oct. 1: Individual: $45: Family (3-6 people): $80
Cupless Race
Please bring your own water bottle(s). There will be a water station at the spur to Gold Camp Road on Upper Columbine Trail (about 2.5 miles into the race). There will also be water at the finish line.
Parking
Parking is available in any of the parking lots near Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Overflow parking is available in the dirt parking lot on Mesa Ave just west of Evans Ave.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available inside the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Portable toilets will be available at the finish line in the Powell parking lot.
Awards
- Top Participants: The top 3 overall male and female participants will receive a custom award.
- Age Group Awards: The top male and female in each age group (10 year increments) will receive a custom reward.
- Fun Awards: Fun awards will be handed out as well!
- Participation: All participants will receive a coupon for a free pint of beer at Bristol Brewing Company as well as a 2x4 painting.
Giveaway
Sun hoodies are only available to the first 100 participants to register. Please sign up soon to get one as if you sign up after October 10, you may not get the size you need!
2.5 Mile Course Event Details
- Race Day: Sunday, November 8th
- Start time: 11:00am
- Course: New route this year! This is an out and back course beginning and ending at Starsmore.
- Timing: This course will NOT be chip timed.
Well behaved and leashed pets are allowed!
Race Location
- Start: Start at Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center
- Address: 2120 S Cheyenne Cañon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Registration & Entry Fees
- Race Day Registration: 10:15am. Online registration is preferred.
- Early Bird Individual: $25
- Early Bird Family (3-6 people): $55
- Starting Oct. 1: Individual: $30: Family (3-6 people): $60
Parking
Parking is available in any of the parking lots near Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Overflow parking is available in the dirt parking lot on Mesa Ave just west of Evans Ave.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available inside the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center.
Awards
- Younger Age Groups: Awards will be given to younger age groups.
- Fun Awards: Fun awards will be handed out as well!
- Participation: All participants will receive a coupon for a free pint of beer at Bristol Brewing Company as well as a 2x4 painting.
Giveaway
Sun hoodies are only available to the first 100 participants to register. Please sign up soon to get one as if you sign up after October 10, you may not get the size you need!
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