2026 Valkyrie Trail Race
The 2026 Valkyrie Trail Race takes place on May 9, 2026, at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Participants can expect typical spring weather for the region, which often includes mild daytime temperatures and the potential for cool mornings or sudden mountain showers. This women-focused trail event offers a range of challenging terrains, beginning with smooth crushed limestone in wide-open meadows before transitioning into winding singletrack, rugged ridgelines, pine-shaded canyons, and technical rocky paths.
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 ↗