Bobcat Trail Races was created to feature one of Colorado Springs' best city parks, Palmer Park.  Runners will enjoy views of the city and Pikes Peak from the sandstone bluffs, while running all of the best trails the park has to offer! Don't let this city park fool you...it has some of the most technical trails in the area!   Come out and enjoy this amazing trail system and the best view of the Front Range Mountains, right in the heart of the city!

• Bobcat Trail Race 50K Course Map  *50K is two loops of 25K course

• Bobcat Trail Race 50K Interactive Map

  • Bobcat Trail Race 50K GPX File *download file to view​

    • Lowest Point  6319

    • Highest Point  6598'

    • Elevation Gain 3838'

    • Elevation Loss 3832'

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• Bobcat Trail Race 25K Course Map

• Bobcat Trail Race 25K Interactive Map

  • Bobcat Trail Race 25K GPX File *download file to view

    • Lowest Point   6319'

    • Highest Point  6598'

    • Elevation Gain 1919'

    • Elevation Loss 1916'

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• Bobcat Trail Race 10K Course Map

• Bobcat Trail Race 10K Interactive Map

  • Bobcat Trail Race 10K GPX File *download file to view

    • Lowest Point   6224'

    • Highest Point  6592'

    • Elevation Gain 699'

    • Elevation Loss 699'

• Bobcat Trail Race 5K Course Map

• Bobcat Trail Race 5K Interactive Map

  • Bobcat Trail Race 5K GPX File *download file to view

    • Lowest Point   6224'

    • Highest Point  6592'

    • Elevation Gain 384'

    • Elevation Loss 384'

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Aid Station Mileage, Cutoff Times, and Course Limit Information​​

See the 2023 Race Guide!

That's right! We have gone cupless!

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What does that mean?

• Water dispensers will be located at the start/finish line and at every aid station.

• Runners can use these to fill bladders, bottles​, and reusable cups

• Gloved volunteers will pour sodas/misc drinks into runners' reusable cups.

Check out the Travel Page for information about lodging and recreation!

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Time: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Location:  Colorado Running Company

5262 North Nevada Avenue #140

Colorado Springs, CO 80918​

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Race Day Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, October 14, 2023

6:00 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. - 50K and 25K Packet Pickup

6:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. - 10K Packet Pickup

6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a. m.  - 5k Packet Pickup

Check-in and Packet Pickup at the starting line

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Information Regarding Packet Pickup Process:

• You will need to have a photo ID in order to receive your packet.

• Runners may pick up the goody bag and shirt of a registered runner, who will not be in attendance.

• Runners may not pick up someone else's bib.  

• Entries are non-transferable

• See race guide for all information about packet pickup.

Race Day Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Starts at 6:00 a.m.

Check-in and Packet Pickup at the starting line

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7:00 a.m. – 50k and 25K Start

8:00 a.m. - 10k start

8:30 a.m. - 5k start

10 minutes before each race start - pre-race announcement

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RUNNERS MUST ATTACH CHIP TO SHOE. NO CHIP ON SHOE = NO TIME

GPS Coordinates (Google Maps)

38°52'07.8"N 104°45'35.4"W

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Palmer Park is located in Colorado Springs at Maizeland and Academy, the physical address is 3560 Maizeland Road. The start will be located near the pavilion and baseball diamonds. Park in designated parking spots only.

The finish line is located in the exact same location as the starting line. We will be serving runner approved goodies! We'll also have water, soda, etc available.

All runners will receive a custom race shirt and a finishers' medal.

The FAQ page contains  information about:

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-Pricing

-Race Rules

-Distance Changes

-Cancelation, transfer, and no refund policy

-Other Runner Requirements​

Find the results hosted on UltraSignup!

Do you like helping your fellow runners succeed? Do you want to support your favorite race company? Do you enjoy giving back to this awesome community? Consider volunteering at one of our future events! As if getting to give back to the running community wasn’t enough, we want to show our gratitude by having all volunteers earn credits toward FREE race entries of your choice! (Friends and Family - You can earn race credits for your runner to use toward their next Mad Moose Event!)

Click HERE for more details about volunteering with Mad Moose!

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