Sun, Nov 8, 2026

Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike

Colorado Springs, CO

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

4 Miles

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike

The course runs up the Columbine Trail through North Cheyenne Cañon Park, starting at the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. It climbs the length of the trail with canyon surroundings the whole way, so expect sustained uphill on natural terrain. Leashed dogs are welcome on course, which gives the morning a certain character you do not always find at trail races.

Bib pickup opens before the start at Starsmore, which also has restrooms inside the visitor center. Parking is available in the lots near the start, with a dirt overflow lot a short walk away on Mesa Ave. After finishing, there is beer and a small painting waiting, courtesy of a local brewery and the organizing group.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

4 Miles · 2025 results

67finishers

35:08winner

1:04:50median

2:20:22cutoff

Top 3: Brady Smith (35:08) · Chase Riewestahl (37:40) · Gerald Romero (38:27)

The Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

4 Miles11/8/2026 11:00$40

2.5 Mile Course11/8/2026 11:00$25

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Common Questions About the Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike

Will I finish last at the Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike?

Almost certainly not. Half the 4 Miles field finished slower than 1:04:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:20:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike a good first 4 Miles?

It is a small race (67 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Canya Cañon Trail Race & Hike?

The 4 Miles winner ran 35:08 while the median finisher took 1:04:50. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.