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

Each race uses color‑coded bibs

Start Details

Location: Limekiln Trailhead

Start Time: 7:00 AM (staggered start)

25K first, 10K next, 5K last

Fastest runners will start first with their race distance and walkers last.

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: 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 cutoffLocated 2.5 miles up the Dixon Trail

Runners arriving after 8:45 AM will be turned around

Top of Dixon Aid Station & Split Timing: closes at 10:00 AM

Finish Line Timing: closes at 12:00 PM

Aid Stations

Talon/Sundance

Talon/North Talon

Lower Dixon Trail

Top of Dixon Trail  

All runners must carry their own hydration and be prepared for rapid weather changes.

10K Course Overview

Out Talon Trail to the second South Talon junction

Counterclockwise loop on South Talon

Return via Talon → Sundance → finish

Aid Stations: Talon/Sundance and Talon/North Talon. 10K Map

5K Course Overview

Talon → Sundance (~1.4 miles) → Turkey Trot → Talon → finish

Aid 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!