Pat's Pony Express
Pat's Pony Express is a trail running and running race on August 8, 2026 in Woodland Park, CO, with entry fees from $65 to $80.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Price
- $65–$80
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Join us and "Race for the horseshoe!"
Starting August 8, 2026 we will be bringing back the historic Pony Express race. Now with a new annual race weekend, the second Saturday of August, we honor the late Pat Lockhart by formally changing the race's name to Pat's Pony Express. Pat had such an important hand in the race's history. Founded in 1977, Pat’s Pony Express has quietly been one of the most unique races offered by the PPRR and is a true trail race located at the iconic Rampart Reservoir.
Our goal is to grow and improve this race into the future. For one more year the course will be the 2023 race course, staying to the north of the reservoir. At the request of the Forest Service, please use USFS Roads 950 and 951 for parking. (1/4 M walk to the start). There will be minimal parking on the west side of Rampart Range Road. Parking guides will be on-site to direct you to those areas. NO parking will be allowed on the east side of the road.
Please share the Rainbow Gulch's parking lot with all trail users.
Pre-registration is required.
7:00am - Bib pickup
8:00am - 16 Mile race will start
8:15am - 8 mile race will start
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE THROUGH RUNSIGNUP.
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
73°
Typical Low
46°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Divide 4nw, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Woodland Park, CO
Population
7,909
as of 2023
City Elevation
8,567 ft
Nearest Airport
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pat's Pony Express, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
16
Days to train
- Race
- Pat's Pony Express
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Pat's Pony Express
Aug 8, 2026