The Cheyenne Mountain Run

The Cheyenne Mountain Run

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
• Bibs: Each race uses color‑coded bibs

Start Details

• Location: Limekiln Trailhead
• Start Time: 7:00 AM (staggered start)
• Race Order: 25K first, 10K next, 5K last
• Chip Timing: 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 Route: Talon → North Talon → Dixon Trail → Mountain Loop (clockwise) → return via Dixon → North Talon → Talon. 25 K Map

Cutoff Times

• Dixon Saddle: mile ~5.8, 8:45 AM cutoff, located 2.5 miles up the Dixon Trail
• Turnaround: Runners arriving after 8:45 AM will be turned around
• Top of Dixon Aid Station: closes at 10:00 AM
• Finish Line Timing: closes at 12:00 PM

Aid Stations

• Locations: Talon/Sundance
• Locations: Talon/North Talon
• Locations: Lower Dixon Trail
• Locations: Top of Dixon Trail
• Note: All runners must carry their own hydration and be prepared for rapid weather changes.

10K Course Overview

• Route: Out Talon Trail to the second South Talon junction
• Loop: Counterclockwise loop on South Talon
• Return: via Talon → Sundance → finish
• Aid Stations: Talon/Sundance and Talon/North Talon. 10K Map

5K Course Overview

• Route: Talon → Sundance (~1.4 miles) → Turkey Trot → Talon → finish
• Aid Station: Talon/Sundance
• Map: 5K Map

Additional Information

• Fundraiser: 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.
• Safety Priority: The safety of our participants and volunteers is our highest priority!

For more details, visit the race page: The Cheyenne Mountain Run.