The Cheyenne Mountain Run

The Cheyenne Mountain Run Race Information

<p><strong>The Cheyenne Mountain Run features three scenic trail races inside Cheyenne Mountain State Park:</strong></p> <p>25K Mountain Challenge – for advanced trail runners<br />10K Trail Race – for experienced runners<br />5K Run/Walk – a friendly, accessible option for all levels, including beginners<br />Each race uses color‑coded bibs</p> <p><strong>Start Details</strong><br />Location: Limekiln Trailhead<br />Start Time: 7:00 AM (staggered start)<br />25K first, 10K next, 5K last<br />Fastest runners will start first with their race distance and walkers last.<br />All races are chip timed.<br />Poles: Not allowed.</p> <p><strong>25K Course Overview<br /></strong>Start Elevation: 6,000 ft<br />Max Elevation: ~9,450 ft<br />Total Elevation Gain/Loss: ~3,450 ft<br />Course: Talon → North Talon → Dixon Trail → Mountain Loop (clockwise) → return via Dixon → North Talon → Talon. <b> <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/25k-the-cheyenne-mountain-run-5b74b7d?u=i&amp;sh=7uwpjh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">25 K Map</a></b></p> <p><strong>Cutoff Times</strong><br />Dixon Saddle (mile ~5.8): 8:45 AM cutoffLocated 2.5 miles up the Dixon Trail<br />Runners arriving after 8:45 AM will be turned around<br />Top of Dixon Aid Station &amp; Split Timing: closes at 10:00 AM<br />Finish Line Timing: closes at 12:00 PM</p> <p><strong>Aid Stations<br /></strong>Talon/Sundance<br />Talon/North Talon<br />Lower Dixon Trail<br />Top of Dixon Trail  <br />All runners must carry their own hydration and be prepared for rapid weather changes.</p> <p><strong>10K Course Overview<br /></strong>Out Talon Trail to the second South Talon junction<br />Counterclockwise loop on South Talon<br />Return via Talon → Sundance → finish<br />Aid Stations: Talon/Sundance and Talon/North Talon.<strong> <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/10k-map-the-cheyenne-mountain-run-e38c399?u=i&amp;sh=7uwpjh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">10K Map</a> <br /><br /></strong><strong>5K Course Overview<br /></strong>Talon → Sundance (~1.4 miles) → Turkey Trot → Talon → finish<br />Aid Station: Talon/Sundance   <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/5kmap-thecheyennemountainrun-bde4223?u=i&amp;sh=7uwpjh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">5<strong>K Map</strong></a><strong> </strong></p> <p><em><strong>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.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>The safety of our participants and volunteers is our highest priority!</strong></em></p>