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Valkyrie Trail Race

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Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
Colorado Springs
US
U.S. Space Force photo by null · Public domainTokeamour · CC BY-SA 4.0Matt Wright · CC BY-SA 2.5Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf · Public domainVisitcos · CC BY-SA 4.0JHTNS-DMA · flickr (CC BY)
Race date in 209 days
May 8, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Colorado Springs · 50km
Entry fee
$130Varies by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
U.S. Space Force photo by null · Public domain
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
Tokeamour · CC BY-SA 4.0
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
Matt Wright · CC BY-SA 2.5
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf · Public domain
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
Visitcos · CC BY-SA 4.0
Valkyrie Trail Race race photo
JHTNS-DMA · flickr (CC BY)
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Valkyrie Trail Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The course starts on a packed limestone path through grassland and continues onto singletrack climbing up the ridge of Cheyenne Mountain.

It then descends into a pine-shaded canyon before passing through a rocky, technical section and opening up to sweeping views.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Valkyrie Trail Race runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Valkyrie Trail Race — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

About 8 Miler · 4 Miler
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Valkyrie Trail Race course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Cheyenne Mountain State Park Trailhead

410 State Park Rd, Colorado Springs

Start · Google Maps

The fields are divided into 6 divisions: 50K, Marathon, 30K, 1/2 Marathon.

Start line is in Colorado Springs, CO, and the start time is 7:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (51°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Valkyrie Trail Race race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

16:00-18:00 the day before at Colorado Running Company, 06:15-07:55 on race day
16:00-18:00 the day before at Colorado Running Company, 06:15-07:55 on race day

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo direct train/subway/bus service to venue

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No direct train/subway/bus service to venue

Race starts/finishes at Cheyenne Mountain State Park (410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs), a state park south of the city. Mountain Metro Transit (Colorado Springs city bus system) operates ~34 routes citywide but no route was found serving the park entrance directly; nearest city bus routes are several miles away in south Colorado Springs.

Runners are expected to drive/rideshare; a state park entrance fee/parking pass applies. Rural/park venue with no meaningful public transit access; car is the practical option.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start (loop-format trail race at Cheyenne Mountain State Park)

Finish is at the same park trailhead/day-use area as the start.

Map
Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Valkyrie Trail Race is hosted by Mad Moose Events and takes place at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs.

With six events ranging from 4 miles and 8 miles to half marathon, 30K, Marathon, and 50K, runners can choose a distance to match their fitness level.

Start times vary by event: the Marathon and 50K start at 7:00 a.m., the 30K and half marathon at 7:30 a.m., and the 8-mile and 4-mile events at 8:00 a.m.

BIBs can be picked up in advance at the Colorado Running Company from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, the day before the race.

Alternatively, runners can collect them at start line from 6:15 to 7:55 a.m. on race day by presenting identification.

Entry fee includes the state park entry fee, and finishers receive a commemorative T-shirt and finisher medal.

The race is cupless, so runners must bring their own reusable cup.

A Mad Moose hydration pack can also be purchased during registration.

Aid stations are positioned throughout course, including at the start and finish areas.

Times are local to Colorado Springs. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Whistler Hollow! Family Home, Bball Court, Firepit

Accommodation · 4.5km

9.5/10(16)
View on Booking.com

Colorado Springs Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Colorado Springs airport pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

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Hotels near the Valkyrie Trail Race start line in Colorado Springs

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Whistler Hollow! Family Home, Bball Court, Firepit

Accommodation · 4.5km

9.5/10(16)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Colorado Springs Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Colorado Springs airport pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups

Denver｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Denver International Airport

$77

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Colorado Springs

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Colorado Springs after the race

Seeing Colorado Springs with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Denver's Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

$29

View on Klook

Denver RiNo Art District, Downtown & Red Rocks Day Tour

$495

View on Klook

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Colorado Springs.

Total cost and budget for Valkyrie Trail Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Valkyrie Trail Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Colorado Springs runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Valkyrie Trail Race

FAQ
When does Valkyrie Trail Race 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, May 8, 2027 in Colorado Springs, CO, United States.

How much is the Valkyrie Trail Race 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $130.

What distances does Valkyrie Trail Race 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Valkyrie Trail Race 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Valkyrie Trail Race 2027 start?

Cheyenne Mountain State Park Trailhead.

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