How hilly is the The Cheyenne Mountain Run 25K?
The The Cheyenne Mountain Run 25K is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 1,052 m.
The Cheyenne Mountain Run 25K
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 25K at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 12:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 56/100
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
5:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
The Cheyenne Mountain Run 25K has known course details for its 25k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 25 km
- Terrain
- Trail
- Scenery
- Mountain, Countryside, Parkland, Forest
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the The Cheyenne Mountain Run 25K route go?
The The Cheyenne Mountain Run 25K 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 North Talon to Dixon Trail to Mountain Loop (clockwise) and return via Dixon, North Talon and Talon.
What should runners know on race day for the The Cheyenne Mountain Run 25K?
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Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- Countryside
- Parkland
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Scenic Tour
- Competitive
Terrain
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Moderate
- Source-stated ascent
- 1,052 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- The 25K course is limited to 400 registrations due to two-way traffic on the narrow and steep sections of the Dixon Trail; there is no limit on the 5K or 10K.
- Field cap
- 400
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Dixon Saddle (mile ~5.8) cutoff 8:45 AM; Top of Dixon aid station and split timing closes 10:00 AM; finish line timing closes 12:00 PM
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 4
- 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
- Out And Back
- 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 North Talon to Dixon Trail to Mountain Loop (clockwise) and return via Dixon, North Talon and Talon
- trekking poles are not allowed. Aid stations at Talon/Sundance, Talon/North Talon, Lower Dixon Trail and Top of Dixon Trail
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 22°CTypical temperature
- 17 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 56Favourability /100