Bobcat Trail Race

Saturday, October 19, 2024
50K | 25K | 10K | 5K
Colorado Springs, CO

50K Start – 7:00AM
25K Start – 7:30 AM
10K Start – 8:00 AM
5K Start – 8:30 AM

RACE INFORMATION

Course Summary

Bobcat was created to feature one of Colorado Spring’s best city parks, Palmer Park. Runners will enjoy views of the city and Pikes Peak from the rocky bluffs. Come out and enjoy this amazing trail system, right in the heart of the city! Formerly a Mad Moose Event & graciously passed on to Aravaipa Running starting in 2024.

Location

Palmer Park
3650 Maizeland Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Weather

The weather is likely to be cool. While snow is rare, it’s still a possibility in October –welcome to Colorado! Please check the forecast ahead of race day and plan accordingly. Plan on a brisk start leading into a stunning day!

Forecast for Colorado Springs, CO

Bib Pickup

Friday, October 18
4:00-7:00pm
Fleet Feet Colorado
3659 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918

Saturday, October 19
6:00-8:30am
Palmer Park Trailhead (Start/Finish)
3650 Maizeland Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Aid Stations

We will have stocked aid stations with water, Tailwind, sweet and salty snacks and fruit on course every 3-6 miles on course depending on your race distance.

Race Perks

Gender specific race shirt, chip-timed race results displayed at finish line, scenic and challenging courses, well-stocked aid stations every 3 to 6 miles, & a finisher award.

Crews, Pacers and Drop Bags

Crews are welcome to support their runners at the start/finish area. All runners will be able to store a finish line drop bag at the finish area. Spectators will be allowed at the start/finish area, but parking may be limited so please carpool if you are able. No pacers allowed for any distances.

Awards

Awards to the top three male & female finishers at each distance.
All finishers will receive a finisher award.

Volunteers

We are looking for help with event setup, registration, aid station helpers, course sweep and event breakdown. Earn race credits while helping out! Volunteer Credits must be used via UltraSignup or mail-in registration and are not able to be credited for any registrations done at packet pick-up or race-day.

Volunteer Sign-Up!

Registration

Entry Fees:

	Until 5/3	Until 8/4	Until 10/28	Race Week
50K	$135	$150	$165	$175
25K	$90	$105	$120	$130
10K	$60	$70	$80	$90
5K	$45	$50	$55	$60

Entrant Limit

450 runners

Registration Options

Online via Ultra Sign-up

Online registration closes on 10/28 at 11:59pm MT. Registration will also be available at all packet pickup locations and on race day as long as we have not reached our capacity. To receive race day swag, you must be registered by 10/7.

Cut-Offs

Final cutoff for all distances is 5:00 PM (10 Hours for the 50K).

50K runners must begin their 2nd loop by 12:00 PM.

Medical

We will have EMTs based at the start/finish headquarters. This team is here to assist with basic and advanced first aid right on site. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary. Please understand that these decisions are made for your safety.

Should something happen while you are out on the course, we will provide a phone number to call for immediate assistance.

Courses

Course Maps:
Interactive Course Map

50K
Two 25K Loops through Palmer Park

25K
A single 25K Loop through Palmer Park

10K
A single 10K Loop through Palmer Park

5K
A single 5K Loop through Palmer Park

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Trail Etiquette
Please be sure to yield to other trail users and automobile traffic when appropriate. These are mostly windy single track trails. Please be respectful of all trail users. Please stay on the trail, passing directly through the middle even through muddy/snowy sections in order to avoid trail widening.

Aid Stations
In addition to a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line at the Main Staging Area, there will be full aids also located on course.

Course Marking
The race courses will be well-marked using orange ribbon with black polka dots. Trail junctions and turns are marked with laminated signs that correspond with your race distance. Please pay attention to these signs at each junction as there are multiple race distances and race courses! If you get off course, you’ll see blue & white checkerboard ribbon to designate non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. Runners are responsible for understanding their course layout. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you. Better yet–download the gpx from our CalTopo links and load them to your favorite mapping app on your smartphone!

Questions? Contact us at info@aravaiparunning.com