The Cheyenne Mountain Run 2026

Date: August 15, 2026

Registration & Details

Thank you, runners, volunteers, sponsors, and families, for making this event a success for the last 11 years!
Previous Race Results


SWAG for 2026:

  • Cash prizes for top 1, 2 & 3 overall winners.

  • All finishers will receive commemorative medals.

  • Register now and receive 2026 pricing; ends March 30, 2026.

Highlights:

  • Trainer for the Pikes Peak Ascent for 2026 and Qualifier for 2027. Follow this link for qualifying details.

  • Three races: 5K, 10K, and 25K

  • Discounts for Referrals

  • All runners will receive running shirts

  • Cup-less

  • Activities for spectators (Trivia Wheel, Scat & Tracks, Skins & Skulls + more)  for families while they wait at the Start/Finish line.  Spectators, please bring snacks and water.

ONLINE REGISTRATION will close at 5:00 PM on August 14, 2026. In-person registration will be available on Race Day at package pickup starting at 5:30 AM. Please register early to avoid the mad rush!

Until 3/30/26 Starting 4/1 STARTING 7/15 RACE DAY

25K > $85 $95 $105 $115

10K > $55 $65 $75 $85

5K > $40 $45 $50 $55

*The 25k course will be limited to 400 runners.

Awards:

2026 Medals:

 Top 3 Overall Awards for Men & Women-5K-10K & 25K
                   Gift Certificates $75 for 1st, $50 for 2nd and $25 for 3rd places  
             furnished by “MOUNTAIN CHALET” 
     AND
Top 3 Overall Awards1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners-5K-10K & 25K
Cash Awards $100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd places   “ANOMONOUS DONOR”

Age Group Winner for Men & Women-Gift Certificates for each 1st place winner!
                       furnished by “COLORADO RUNNING COMPANY-(CRC)  

  • 5K: Top 1 Age Group (men and women)
    Age Groups are: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

  • 10K: Top 1 Age Group (men and women)
    Age Groups are: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

  • 25K: Top 1 Age Group (men and women)
    Age Groups are: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Please note: “The Top 3 Overall winners in all races are not eligible for age group awards.

Questions can be directed to: Race Director Pat Cooper:   Friendsofcmsp@gmail.com.  

             Video of the trail by Todd Short 




2026 Sponsors:

 DIXON TRAIL SPONSORS: 
 The Cooper Family – PJ & Patrick Anderson Families
 Don and Janeen Fortenberry Family

Packet Pickup for The Cheyenne Mountain Run:

Location: Cheyenne Mountain State Park-Visitor Center
Aug 14th, 2026-Noon until 2:30 PM (Friday)
Race Day pick-up at 5:30 AM

SUNDANCE TRAIL SPONSORS: 

IN-KIND SPONSORS: