Garden of the Gods 10 Mile/10K and Trail Run
- Date
- June 14, 2026
- Distance
- 10 Mile · 10K · Trail Run & more
From the Organizer
The Garden of the Gods Ten Mile, 10K, and Trail Run® is the premier race of Colorado Springs, coursing through the 300′ towering sandstone rock formations of Garden of the Gods Park, including the most famous rock in the area, Balanced Rock. For over 45 years, the Garden of the Gods races offers a spectacular setting, a physically demanding course, competition in almost every age-group, excellent runner support, unique awards and great shirts. This is one of the most beautiful and challenging road race venues anywhere the most popular race in Colorado Springs!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Colorado Springs Muni Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Colorado Springs, CO
Population
483,099
as of 2023
Elevation
6,118 ft
Nearest Airport
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Garden of the Gods 10 Mile/10K and Trail Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
6
Days to train
- Race
- Garden of the Gods 10 Mile/10K and Trail Run
- Date
- June 14, 2026
Coming Up
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Youth
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile/10K and Trail Run?
- Garden of the Gods 10 Mile/10K and Trail Run is a running race held in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile/10K and Trail Run?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at 3105 Gateway RD, Colorado Springs, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile/10K and Trail Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Garden of the Gods 10 Mile/10K and Trail Run
Jun 14, 2026