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The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
56/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
29 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Trail
Scenery
Countryside, Mountain, Parkland, Forest

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where does the The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K route go?

The The Cheyenne Mountain Run 5K route starts at Limekiln Trailhead, Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Underfoot, expect 100% on un-paved trails. It passes Cheyenne Mountain summit, Dixon Trail, Talon Trail, Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Limekiln Trailhead. Talon to Sundance (~1.4 miles) to Turkey Trot to Talon to finish, with an aid station at Talon/Sundance.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Mountain
  • Parkland
  • Forest

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Scenic Tour
  • Competitive

Terrain

  • Trail

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

Race village
No
Medal
All finishers will receive commemorative medals
Finisher tee
All runners will receive running shirts

Access and course status

Start
Limekiln Trailhead, Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
100% on un Paved trails
Landmarks
Cheyenne Mountain summit, Dixon Trail, Talon Trail, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Limekiln Trailhead
Notable features
  • Staggered 7:00 AM start with the 25K first, 10K next and 5K last
  • the 25K is the only race to the summit of Cheyenne Mountain (~9,450 ft), climbing roughly 3,450 ft from a 6,000 ft start
  • Cash prizes for the top 1, 2 and 3 overall finishers
  • gift-certificate awards for first-place men's and women's age-group winners across age groups 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+
  • Talon to Sundance (~1.4 miles) to Turkey Trot to Talon to finish, with an aid station at Talon/Sundance
  • described as a trail run/walk perfect for all levels

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 22°CTypical temperature
  • 17 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 56Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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