About Blue Moon Races
The Blue Moon Trail Run is a fun and challenging local race provided by the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department.
The 3-time run series is offered on the fourth Friday evenings of May, June, and July. In addition to the race series, a Reverse Biathlon and Triathlon race will be offered for May only.
The running races start and finish in Piñon Valley Park in northwest Colorado Springs, but primarily run within neighboring Ute Valley Park.
All races include climbs to beautiful vistas, a rock arch, seasonal sunflowers, and kids races for those aged 12 and under.
Awards ceremony to take place post-race on Friday, July 28
Race Information
Friday, May 24
Events
- 5k Trail Run
- Reverse Triathlon
- Reverse Biathlon
- Kids Strider Bike Race
- Kids Run
- Beer Garden & Post-race meal
Timeline
- 4:30pm On-Site Registration Opens
- 5:00pm Kids Strider Bike Race
- 5:30pm Kids Race Start
- 6:00pm 5k
- 6:30 – 8:30pm Post Race Beer Gardens and Meal Open
- 8:00pm Last swimmer finishing
- 8:30 p.m. Crowd disperses, event concludes
Friday, June 28
Timeline
- 4:30pm On-Site Registration Opens
- 5:00pm Kids Strider Bike Race
- 5:30pm Kids Race Start
- 6:00pm 5k Race Start
- 6:15pm 8K Race Start
- 6:30 – 8:30pm Post Race Meal & Root Beer Floats
Friday, July 26
Timeline
- 4:30pm On-Site Registration Opens
- 5:00pm Kids Strider Bike Race
- 5:30pm Kids Race Start
- 6:00pm 5k Race Start
- 6:15pm 10K Race Start
- 6:30 – 8:30pm Post Race Meal & Beer Garden
- 7:15pm Post Race Award Ceremony
- 6:30-8:00pm Post Race Entertainment
Additional Race Day Requirements
Timing will be based on chip time for the running races only. Reverse triathlon and biathlon will be both chip time and hard time.
Pricing and Registration
Pricing
- Run Series: $90 pre/$110 day of
- Individual Trail Run Series Races: $35 pre/$50 day of
Max capacity: 175 (5K; 100; Triathlon; 50 Biathlon; 50 8K&10K; 75)
Registration information
| Race | Activity Number |
|---|---|
| May 26 5K | 17342 |
| June 23 8K | 17344 |
| June 23 5K | 17343 |
| July 28 5K | 17345 |
| July 28 10K | 17346 |
Registration Information
| Race Series | Activity Number |
|---|---|
| Summer progressive series | 17348 |
| Summer short series | 17347 |
| Biathlon progressive series | 17350 |
| Biathlon short series | 17349 |
| Triathlon progressive series | 17352 |
| Triathlon short series | 17351 |