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Built on bad decisions in Boulder, CO.

Ring the Springs 35K

Basic Listing
  1. Aravaipa Running
  2. 2026 Edition

Colorado Springs' canyon and red rock trails in a 21.5-mile loop

Directions
DeadlineJune 15, 2026
This event took place on June 20, 2026

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June 20, 2026
Saturday 8:00am MDT start
Colorado Springs, CO
United States
21.5 miles
Loop Course
3,390 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
Links
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2022
Established
94%
Finish Rate
2:57 M / 4:17 W
Course Record

What Makes It Great

A 21.5-mile loop combining fast city miles south of Rock Ledge Ranch with trail climbing through North Cheyenne Cañon and Pike National Forest, capped by a thrilling finish through the red rock formations of Garden of the Gods. With 3,388 feet of gain and a 10-hour cutoff, it's an accessible but rewarding way to experience the best of Colorado Springs trail running.

Difficulty

Intermediate
4/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Steep Climbing
Technical Terrain
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

3,388 ft of climbing
Steady ascent through North Cheyenne Cañon into Pike National Forest before descending to the finish
Garden of the Gods finish
Race culminates through iconic red rock spires at Rock Ledge Ranch — a visually dramatic finish line
94% finish rate in 2025
A generous 10-hour cutoff makes this achievable for trail runners with solid base fitness

Ring the Springs 35K

Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJune 20, 2026

June 20, 2026
Course map for Ring the Springs 35K
DistDistance21.5 mi
GainElevation Gain3,390 ft
LimitCutoff10 h
Steep ClimbingVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Registration DeadlineJune 15, 2026
Race DayJune 20, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
21.5 mi
Distance
Loop
Route
10h
Cutoff Time
6,906 ft
Average Elevation
3,390 ft
Total Ascent
3,390 ft
Total Descent
7,877 ft
High Point
6,093 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Start / Finish
Start
0.06,286 ft
Bear Creek Aid Station
Aid Station
6.16,719 ft
Captain Jacks Aid Station
Aid Station
10.97,178 ft
Bear Creek II
Aid Station
15.76,719 ft
Start / Finish
Finish
21.56,286 ft

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No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crews are welcome to cheer on runners at the Rock Ledge Ranch finish line only.

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Videos from other Ring the Springs events

The Inaugural Ring The Springs 100 | Filmmaker Dylan Harris Preps for his 1st 100 Mile Ultra
The Inaugural Ring The Springs 100 | Filmmaker Dylan Harris Preps for his 1st 100 Mile Ultra
Ring the Springs 100K
Aravaipa Running•2022
2024 Ring The Springs 50k by Aravaipa Running
2024 Ring The Springs 50k by Aravaipa Running
Ring the Springs 100K
Aravaipa Running•2024

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Register•June 20, 2026