A beginner-friendly trail 5K through Colorado Springs' Palmer Park

Colorado Springs, CO

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

An introductory trail race through Palmer Park, covering 3.5 miles of singletrack with rock formations and city views — a great entry point for new trail runners.

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Colorado Springs, CO

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

An introductory trail race through Palmer Park, covering 3.5 miles of singletrack with rock formations and city views — a great entry point for new trail runners.

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Location	Mile	Elevation
Start Start	0.0	6,339 ft
Aid Station 1 Aid Station	2.0	6,549 ft
Finish Finish	3.7	6,339 ft

Location	Mile	Elevation
Start Start	0.0	6,339 ft
Aid Station 1 Aid Station	2.0	6,549 ft
Finish Finish	3.7	6,339 ft

Rattler Trail Race 5K

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