Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Mile Course | 8K | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 4 Mile Course | Other | Nov 8, 202611:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 8K fee goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 2.5 Mile Course: $25 until Oct 1, then $30 until Nov 7, then $30 until Nov 8.
- 4 Mile Course: $40 until Oct 1, then $45 until Nov 7, then $45 until Nov 8.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the 2.5 Mile Course starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 8,230 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Lori Hawkins) for Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 43:31 or better, the top quarter in 52:25, and half the field in 1:04:50; the last tenth came in after 1:49:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 49:18 | 44:29 |
| 50-59 | 1:16:40 | 57:05 |
| 60-69 | 1:01:00 | 52:10 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 8,230 feet
- Included with entry
- Sun Hoodie
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 8K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025), 2024 (Nov 10, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2019 (Nov 10, 2019), 2018 (Nov 4, 2018)
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Quick answers
- When is Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 67 runners finished the 4 Mile Race; the median finish was 1:04:50 and the winner ran 35:08.
- Where does it start?
- 2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
From the organizers
4 Mile Course Event Details (for 2.5 Mile Course Info. scroll down)
Race Day: Sunday, November 8th
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).
This course will be chip timed by Pikes Peak Road Runners.
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.