Canya Cañon Trail Race & Family Hike

Sunday, November 5, 2023 Past event
1:00 PM MST
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$40.00 · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of outdoor adventure at the Canya Cañon Trail Race & Family Hike, taking place on Sunday, November 5th, 2023, in beautiful Colorado Springs, El Paso. This thrilling event features a spectacular 4-mile race along the scenic Columbine Trail, starting from the Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center at 11:00 AM. Participants will enjoy a stunning route that leads them up to the Powell parking lot, with shuttle services provided to bring runners back to the start after their race concludes.

This family-friendly event encourages everyone to join in the fun, and well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to participate too! As a cup-less race, participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles, with water stations available at key points along the trail. All proceeds from the event support the Friends of Cheyenne Canyon, aiding in the preservation of the natural beauty of North Cheyenne Canyon Park. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to explore the great outdoors while contributing to a worthy cause!

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  • 4 Mile Race

    Includes Buff

    1:00 PM MST

    $40.00

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EVENT DETAILS

Race Day: Sunday, November 10th



Start time 11:00am; Bib pick-up starts at 10:15am



Same course as last year (original 4-mile course that runs the length of the Columbine Trail).



Participants will start at Starsmore and run up Columbine Trail to the Powell parking lot. Adventures Out West will shuttle participants back to Starsmore.



Well behaved and leashed pets are allowed! However, pets are not allowed in the Adventures Out West Jeeps so you will have to hike or run back down after you have finished, or arrange your own transportation.



ALL PROCEEDS benefit the Friends of Cheyenne Ca~non where our mission is to preserve the natural resources of North Cheyenne Ca~non Park. We raise funds and sponsor park improvements, enrichment programs, community events, and opportunities for citizen and visitor involvement.

RACE LOCATION

Start at Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center

2120 S Cheyenne Ca~non Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 https://goo.gl/maps/UC6sH25fV4eX5c5v6

REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEES

Race Day Registration: 10:15am. Online registration is preferred.

Early Bird Individual: $35

Early Bird Family (3-6 people): $70

Starting Oct. 1:

Individual: $40

Family (3-6 people): $75

THIS RACE IS A CUPLESS RACE!

Please bring your own water bottle(s). There will be a water station at the spur to Gold Camp Road on Upper Columbine Trail (about 2.5 miles into the race). There will also be water at the finish line.

PARKING

Parking is available in any of the parking lots near Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Overflow parking is available in the dirt parking lot on Mesa Ave just west of Evans Ave.

RESTROOMS

Restrooms will be available inside the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Portable toilets will be available at the finish line in the Powell parking lot.

AWARDS

The top 3 overall male and female participants will receive a custom award.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Pikes Peak Road Runners https://pprrun.org

Adventures Out West https://advoutwest.com

Bristol Brewing Company https://www.bristolbrewing.com

Location

2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs, 80906, CO, United States

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