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Valkyrie Trail Race Half Marathon

May 10, 2025
Colorado Springs
Trail
Distances
Half-Marathon
Starting Time

7:00 AM

Fees

$115+

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1-100
Challenging
Park Run
High: 60°
/ Low: 43°

Unique in that it’s a women’s-only event, the Valkyries Trail Race comprises a 4-mile, 8-mile, half marathon, 30k, marathon, and 50k that all take place in Cheyenne Mountain State Park.

Trail Runners, Challenging Course, Scenic Views. Upward through Cheyenne Mountain, all participants will enjoy the spectacle that is the state park and its beautiful landscapes.

Through technical rocky paths amidst cool pine trees, and steep elevation climbs and descents, this course is surely not for the faint of heart. During the dead of Spring, this Colorado Springs women’s-only event is surely not one to miss.

Starting and finishing on 410 State Park Road in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, the half marathon takes runners through a single-track trail comprising crushed limestone and gravel, and elevation gains and losses of 2470’ respectively, As a cupless event, the host encourages all participants to come prepared in advance with their own reusable bottles. There will be, however, aid stations and water dispensers throughout the course. All runners will receive a goody swag bag comprising a race shirt and bib. Included also is a custom headband and, for those who complete the course successfully, a finisher’s medal.
Overview
Unique in that it’s a women’s-only event, the Valkyries Trail Race comprises a 4-mile, 8-mile, half marathon, 30k, marathon, and 50k that all take place in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Trail Runners, Challenging Course, Scenic Views. Upward through Cheyenne Mountain, all participants will enjoy the spectacle that is the state park and its beautiful landscapes. Through technical rocky paths amidst cool pine trees, and steep elevation climbs and descents, this course is surely not for the faint of heart. During the dead of Spring, this Colorado Springs women’s-only event is surely not one to miss.
Starting and finishing on 410 State Park Road in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, the half marathon takes runners through a single-track trail comprising crushed limestone and gravel, and elevation gains and losses of 2470’ respectively, As a cupless event, the host encourages all participants to come prepared in advance with their own reusable bottles. There will be, however, aid stations and water dispensers throughout the course. All runners will receive a goody swag bag comprising a race shirt and bib. Included also is a custom headband and, for those who complete the course successfully, a finisher’s medal.

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Distances
Half Marathon
Starting Time

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Fees

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