Pat's Pony Express
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- Pat's Pony Express - 16 Mile · Pat's Pony Express - 8 Mile
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
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
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Pat's Pony Express
- Date
- August 8, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Woodland Park, CO
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Barr Trail Mountain Race
13 miles away
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Less than a mile away
Colorado Run for the Fallen Run/Walk/Ruck
12 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pat's Pony Express?
- Pat's Pony Express is a running race held in Woodland Park, Colorado on August 8, 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 Pat's Pony Express?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Woodland Park, Colorado at #714 Rainbow Gulch Trailhead, Rampart Reservoir, Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pat's Pony Express?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pat's Pony Express
Aug 8, 2026