HalfRuns
Barr Trail Mountain Race

Barr Trail Mountain Race

Race Date

Jul 19, 2026

Location

Manitou Springs, CO

The Experience

The Barr Trail Mountain Race is one of the Front Range’s historic summer mountain running events. The 12.6-mile course begins at the Cog Railway Station (6,570 ft) in Manitou Springs, Colorado, ascends Pikes Peak’s iconic Barr Trail to Barr Camp (10,200 ft) before turning, descending and finishing at the Barr Trailhead.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Finishers Shirt

Start Location

515 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO, 80829

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

12.6 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details6/15

3 timing sources · 4 photos

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 82°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

59°

Afternoon (High)

82°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.2"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

54%

Humidity

Race Photos

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