Stories Trail Runs
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Event overview
The Stories Trail Runs take place February 21-22, 2026 at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Swift Puma Camping Area, Colorado Springs, CO. The weekend offers timed and fixed-distance trail options with a combined runner capacity of 225. Distances and event formats include:
- 6-Hour timed event
- 15-Hour timed event
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- 20-Mile
- Paperback and Hardcover 2-Day passes
Course and logistics
Timed events use multiple distinct loops across Cheyenne Mountain State Park rather than repeating a single short loop. Every loop starts and finishes at the main aid station and staging area. Loop details include: Red 2.81 miles (354 ft gain), Green 3.72 miles (493 ft gain), Blue 5.68 miles (802 ft gain), Purple 7.38 miles (1,121 ft gain). The 15-hour sequence (Red, Green, Blue, Purple) totals 19.59 miles and 2,769 ft gain; the 6-hour sequence (Red, Green) totals 6.53 miles and 847 ft gain and may be repeated. The Golden Hour uses the Gold loop of 0.81 miles (83 ft gain).
The event supplies gender-specific shirts and finisher medals, well-stocked aid stations, and camping options for participants in certain entries. Weather and trail conditions can include snow and mud; organizers may alter or cancel the course and state that refunds are not issued for cancellations or major edits. The event operates under permits from Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Volunteers receive HPRS credits for service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
