Embark on an inspiring trail adventure at the Valkyrie Trail Race, a women-focused event held on May 9, 2026, in the breathtaking Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, CO. This empowering race, organized by Mad Moose Events, offers a range of distances including a 50K, Marathon, 30K, Half Marathon, 8-Miler, and 4-Miler, ensuring a challenge for every level of trail runner. Typical race day conditions in early May feature comfortable highs around 66°F and lows near 40°F, with a low 8% chance of precipitation, creating ideal running weather amidst the blooming spring landscape.

The Valkyrie course is designed to test your limits while showcasing the stunning beauty of the Front Range. Runners begin on smooth crushed limestone trails in wide-open meadows before transitioning to winding singletrack that climbs towards the rugged ridgelines of Cheyenne Mountain. Expect challenging terrain with steep ascents and descents, rocky paths, and technical sections through cool pine trees, offering panoramic views that will remind you of your strength and resilience. While the half marathon alone boasts elevation gains and losses of 2470 feet, the overall course involves significant changes between 6,000 and nearly 7,000 feet, making it a truly demanding yet rewarding experience.

As a cupless event, participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable bottles, which can be refilled at well-stocked aid stations and water dispensers located throughout the course and at the start/finish line. The Valkyrie Trail Race is more than just a competition; it's a celebration of camaraderie and shared grit, where a supportive community of women cheers each other on through every mile. Each finisher will receive a custom race shirt and a well-deserved medal, with registration also including entry into Cheyenne Mountain State Park.