What distances are offered at the Valkyrie Trail Race?

• →4 Mile
• →8 Mile
• →Half Marathon (approx. 21K)
• →30K
• →Marathon
• →50K

What is the course terrain and elevation like?

The course features a variety of landscapes including wide-open meadows, winding singletrack, rugged ridgelines, pine-shaded canyons, and technical rocky paths. Most distances share a lowest point of 6,017' and a highest point of 6,873', with the exception of the 4 Mile race, which has a highest point of 6,302'. Specific course details include:

• →50K: 4,259' elevation gain and 4,255' loss. Google Drive ↗; Caltopo ↗; Google Drive ↗
• →Marathon: 3,586' elevation gain and 3,586' loss. Google Drive ↗; Caltopo ↗; Google Drive ↗
• →30K: 2,470' elevation gain and 2,470' loss. Google Drive ↗; Caltopo ↗; Google Drive ↗
• →Half Marathon: 1,791' elevation gain and 1,791' loss. Google Drive ↗; Caltopo ↗; Google Drive ↗
• →8 Mile: 1,129' elevation gain and 1,129' loss. Google Drive ↗; Caltopo ↗; Google Drive ↗
• →4 Mile: 433' elevation gain and 433' loss. Google Drive ↗; Caltopo ↗; Google Drive ↗

When and where can I pick up my race packet?

• →Pre-race pickup: Friday, May 8, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Colorado Running Company ↗ (5262 North Nevada Avenue #140, Colorado Springs, CO 80918).
• →Race day pickup: Starts at 6:15 a.m. at the start line.

What are the requirements for race day packet pickup?

• →A photo ID is required for all participants.
• →Race bibs are non-transferable.

Where can I find the race guide and aid station information?

• →Detailed Race Guide: Google Drive ↗
• →Aid Stations and Cutoffs: Google Docs ↗