Fall Series - Get Dirty! Get Muddy!

  • Date Sun 4th October 2026 - Sun 15th November 2026
  • Time 10:00AM MDT
  • Location Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Price $38.10 - $117.60
  • Races 5 races

Event summary

Get ready to embrace the great outdoors at the 2026 Pikes Peak Road Runners Fall Series: Get Dirty! Get Muddy!, taking place from October 4th to November 15th in the scenic Colorado Springs, El Paso area. This exhilarating event features four thrilling trail races hosted at various city and county parks, offering participants the opportunity to experience Colorado's stunning landscapes while tackling a range of trail conditions, from well-maintained paths to technical single tracks filled with rocks and tree roots.

As the series unfolds, runners will face increasingly longer distances, making each race a unique challenge that promises to test your endurance and spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a newcomer eager for an adventure, the Fall Series is the perfect way to enjoy the crisp autumn air while connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this chance to get dirty and muddy while creating unforgettable memories in the heart of Colorado!

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE 2026 PIKES PEAK ROAD RUNNERS FALL SERIES!!!

The Fall Series consists of four trail races at different city and county parks. The trails range from well-maintained to technical single track with rocks and tree roots. It's cross country running with a Colorado twist.

Each event is a unique challenge with increasingly longer distances as the series progresses.

Races

  • Full Series

    Incl. $7.60 Fee

    Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM MDT)

    $117.60

    OPENS 14 AUG
    Race 1 - Bear Creek Terrace (3.8 miles) Race 2 - North Monument Valley Park (4 miles) Race 3 - Pinion Valley Park/Ute Valley Park (5.4 miles) Race 4 - Palmer Park (7.3 miles)
  • Fall Series I

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sun 4th October 2026 (10:00AM MDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 14 AUG
    #1 Bear Creek Terrace COURSE: ~3.8 miles. It starts and ends like a classic cross country course with a wide runway on green turf fields. It then ascends up a nasty steep hill and then takes a couple mile detour into rolling single track. Have fun! DIRECTIONS: I-25 to exit 141. Turn west onto Highway 24 (Cimarron) to 21st Street. Turn south on 21st Street and go south on 21st Street for 1 1/2 miles to Argus (stoplight) turn right/west to the park entrance and parking is on the right. Volunteers will be directing.
  • Fall Series II

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sun 18th October 2026 (10:00AM MDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 14 AUG
    #2 North Monument Valley Park COURSE: ~4 miles. Start in the large grass field and then proceed onto the wide and narrow trails around North Monument Valley Park. You will return to the grass field for your final sprint to the finish. This is the fastest course in the series and the least technical. DIRECTIONS: I-25 to Uintah Street, exit 143. Turn east and drive 3 blocks to Cascade Avenue. Take a left turn (north) and drive 5 blocks to Fontanero and turn left (west). Drive to the end of the road and you will be at the park. Parking will be along the streets, there isnt a parking lot. Registration/bib pickup is south of the baseball field (down the hill).
  • Fall Series III

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sun 1st November 2026 (10:00AM MST)

    $38.10

    OPENS 14 AUG
    #3 Pinon Valley Park and Ute Valley Park COURSE: ~5.4 miles. Pinon Valley Park is a welcoming staging area for a technical and challenging course! Ute Valley Regional Park is very rocky and hilly, so be ready for the run of your life! The trails are single track in places. Some years you need to watch our for snakes and bears and some years snow! DIRECTIONS: NEW PARK VENUE. I-25 to Garden of the Gods Road, exit 146. Drive west 1 mile to Centennial Boulevard. Turn north and drive 1.4 miles to Mule Deer Drive. Turn east and drive 2 blocks to Pinon Valley Park. Please be respectful of others property when parking in any residential area.
  • Fall Series IV

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sun 15th November 2026 (10:00AM MST)

    $38.10

    OPENS 14 AUG
    #4 Palmer Park COURSE: ~7.3 miles. In this race, you will run miles on trails that no man or woman would touch except for the Fall Series runners! Rocks that move, ankles that hurtbut oh what fun! Remember to eat your Wheaties before this one. DIRECTIONS: 3650 Maizeland Rd. Use the south entrance into Palmer Park, located on Maizeland between Academy Boulevard and Circle Drive. The start is located at the big tree on the southwest corner of the parking lot, north of the sandpit.

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, 80903, CO, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like