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Fisher’s Peak State Park Trail Race

September 14 All day

Fisher’s Peak State Park Trail Race

Be a part of our trail races at the beautiful Fishers Peak State Park. At 19,200 acres, the park is characterized by rugged topography, abundant wildlife, and the park’s namesake, Fishers Peak, prominently presiding at 9,633 feet. This year will feature two races and a two-mile walk.

The Fishers Peak Golden Cub, on September 14, 2023, will feature a looping trail race. This race will be the same as last year, going up the Goldenrod Trail, crossing the hub at the top, then descending Upper and Lower Lone Cub trails to the finish line. This race will be a 12K.  

The Fishers Peak Friends-Z is the first ever run to the summit of Fishers Peak, up the Lower and Upper Lone Cub Trails to the Osita Ridge Section, followed by the Shady Forest Section, to the Stone Guard Section and finally the Peak Approach Section, around the Summit Loop and returning to the finish line near the Fishers Peak Trailhead via the same trails. The total mileage is 27.83K/17.3 miles round trip!

Get ready for the ultimate outdoor challenge at Fishers Peak State Park, where nature’s majesty meets endurance!

  • The Fishers Peak Walk – 3K – 9:30 am
  • The Fishers Peak Golden Cub 12K – 9 am
  • The Fishers Peak Friends-Z 31K – 9 am
  • The Fishers Peak 12K and Cheyenne Mountain 10K – 9 am
  • The Fishers Peak 31K and Cheyenne Mountain 10K – 9 am
  • The Fishers Peak 12K and Cheyenne Mountain 25K – 9 am
  • The Fishers Peak 31K and Cheyenne Mountain 25K – 9 am

Lace up for the Fishers Peak Golden Cub 12K on September 14, taking you through a cascading landscape filled with wildlife and excitement. If you’re thirsty for a more daring adventure, make history with the first-ever summit run in the Fishers Peak Friends-Z, a thrilling 31K/19.4-mile round trip that will etch your accomplishment into the mountain tops!

Embrace the spirit of the outdoors with a two-mile walk for those who seek the beauty of Fishers Peak at a steadier pace. Dive into the heart of the rockies, challenge yourself, connect with nature, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Sign up early to snag a sweet discount on your entry fee, because why pay more when adrenaline rushes are already part of the deal? Come, conquer the peak and bask in the glory at Fishers Peak State Park – your adventure awaits!

To see a map of the Golden Cub 12K trail, please click on the Photo Tab and the album Trail Images.  GR = Goldenrod; UC = Upper Lone Cub; LC = Lower Lone Cub.

PLACE:  Fishers Peak State Park Trailhead, Trinidad, Colorado 81082 – (via EXIT 11)

***For those training for the Fishers Peak Friends-Z please note that only the final Peak Approach
Section and Summit Loop Section has a raptor nesting closure between March 15th–July 31st
but all other trails are open. Please refer to the following link for the Fishers Peak State Park Trail Map to
familiarize yourself with the trail routes and their distances:
https://trails.colorado.gov/trailheads/fishers-peak-26284

Please stay tuned to Friends of Fishers Peak and Trinidad Lake State Parks Facebook page

Note that race day registration fees are more expensive than pre-registration fees, thus register early and save some bucks.

Packet Pickup – Early packet pickup is from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, September 13, at the Fishers Peak State Park Trailhead, via Exit 11, Trinidad, Colorado 81082. You can also pick up your packet on race morning starting at 7:00 am at the  Fishers Peak State Park Trailhead, via Exit 11, Trinidad, Colorado 81082. Be aware that google maps may take you to Exit 8. .You will need to go to Exit 11 and follow the signs to the Fishers Peak Trailhead. 

Registration Limits – There will be a limit of 75 people.

More information will be available on the Facebook page – The Friends of Fishers Peak and Trinidad Lake State Parks.

There will be shirts available on the day of the race for anyone interested in purchasing one.

Race Contact Info – If you have any questions, please contact either Beth O’Neill at jhobsoneill@yahoo.com or Kurt Traskos at kjtraskos@gmail.com

https://facebook.com/events/s/fishers-peak-state-park-trail-/6917134125072941/