Ring the Springs
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Ring the Springs : Colorado Springs, CO
Ring the Springs is a trail running event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. The event offers three distances:
- 100K
- 50K
- 35K The 35K field has an entrant limit of 400 runners. Registration closes on Monday, June 15.
Course and race logistics
100K: the course measures about 64 miles, with total elevation gain of 11,065 feet, a maximum elevation near 11,476 feet, and a 22-hour time limit. The route includes an ascent of Mount Rosa and a sustained climb of more than 6,500 feet between miles 11 and 29. Drop bags are allowed at Rosemont (mile ~34) and at Captain Jack on both passes. Crews may access Captain Jack and Old Stage (limited parking); pacers are permitted for the 100K beginning at Old Stage or Captain Jack II.
50K: the course is approximately 32.3 miles with about 5,115 feet of elevation gain and a 12-hour time limit. Drop bags may be left at the finish. Pacers are not allowed for the 50K. Rock Ledge Ranch provides ample parking.
35K: the course is about 21.5 miles with roughly 3,388 feet of elevation gain and a 10-hour time limit. Drop bags are accepted at the finish. Pacers are not allowed for the 35K. Recent course records were established on the revised courses introduced in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.