Ring the Springs
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Event
Ring the Springs is a trail running event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The race starts and finishes at Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods (3105 Gateway Road). Distances offered include:
- 100K
- 50K
- 35K
Registration closes on June 15 and there is an entrant limit of 400 runners. Live split tracking is available during race weekend. Race time limits are 22 hours for the 100K, 12 hours for the 50K, and 10 hours for the 35K.
Course details
100K: The course is listed as 64 miles with about 11,065 feet of total elevation gain and a maximum elevation near 11,476 feet. The route follows the Midland Trail out of Garden of the Gods, goes through North Cheyenne Cañon, and reaches Mount Rosa before returning via the Columbine Trail. Crews may access Captain Jack and Old Stage. Drop bags are allowed at Rosemont and Captain Jack. Pacers are permitted beginning at Old Stage or Captain Jack II.
50K: The course is a loop of 32.3 miles with about 5,115 feet of elevation gain and a maximum elevation near 9,083 feet. The route passes through North Cheyenne Cañon and Pike National Forest and finishes at Garden of the Gods. Parking is available at Rock Ledge Ranch. Crews may support runners at the finish. No pacers are allowed for this distance. A drop bag may be left at the finish.
35K: The course is described as 21.5 miles with about 3,388 feet of elevation gain and a maximum elevation near 7,873 feet. The route includes initial road sections, trails in North Cheyenne Cañon and Pike National Forest, and finishes at Rock Ledge Ranch. Crews may support at the finish and a finish-line drop bag is allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
