Stories Half Marathon

15-Hour and 30-Hour Stories Ultra

This one-of-a-kind timed event features a multi-loop course with 4 loops that each builds in distance and elevation gain upon the previous loop. Runners must run the sequence in order for it to count. 
Loop 1: Red = 2.81 Miles with 354′ of gain
Loop 2: Green = 3.72 Miles with 493′ of gain
Loop 3: Blue = 5.68 Miles with 802′ of gain
Loop 4: The Purple People Eater = 7.38 Miles with 1,121′ of gain

This entire sequence accounts for 19.59 Miles with 2,769′ of gain. Once a runner completes this sequence, they will start it again with Red.

The Golden Hour: Gold Loop = 0.81 Miles with 83′ of gain
This loop will be used during the final "GOLDEN HOUR" of each timed race. During the final hour of each event, the only loop you will be allowed to start will be Gold. Family, friends, pacers, volunteers.. everyone is welcome to run the Gold Loop with you during the Golden Hour.

6-Hour Stories Ultra

This is one-of-a-kind for a timed event on a multi-loop course. The multi-loop course features 2 loops that each builds distance and gain upon itself collectively. 6-hour participants will only run on the Red and Green loops, alternating loops each time out. 
Loop 1: Red = 2.81 Miles with 354′ of gain
Loop 2: Green = 3.72 Miles with 493′ of gain
This entire sequence accounts for 6.53 Miles with 847′ of Gain. Complete this sequence 4x (8 laps) for 26.12 miles with 3,388' of elevation gain.
The 6-Hour also ends with the Gold/Yellow loop in the final hour. 

Starts an hour and a half prior to the start of each race (5:30am-7a Saturday and 5:30a-7a Sunday) all at the Swift Puma Campground within Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80926

Bibs, race shirts and all associated race swag may only be picked up in person by the registered runner.

Held virtually during the week leading up to the event.

A NOTE ON CREWS/SPECTATORS (15 and 30-Hour Only): Crews may assist runners at anytime from the main aid station at Swift Puma Camping Area. Crews and spectators are NOT permitted to assist runners from any other location within the state park or along the course. This is grounds for disqualification. Crews and spectators may hike within the park, but only on trails the event does not utilize. Crews and spectators will be required to pay their own entry fees into the State Park, and must do so at the park entrance gate.

PACERS (30-Hour ONLY): Pacers can join their 30-hour runner starting Saturday at 8pm. Participants aged 65 years or older may have a pacer at any time for the duration.

Drop bags are welcome at the start/finish area. You may utilize your drop bag in between every loop. You are also welcome to access your vehicle which will be parked in the area immediately surrounding the main staging area as well. Please leave nothing of value in your bag. Do not leave your drop bag behind. All abandoned drop bags are disposed of immediately at the conclusion of the event. 

You must complete your last loop within the window of your event. If you are in the 6-hour and you finish your final loop at 6:00:01 on the race clock, your final lap will not count. The same goes for 15:00:01 in the 15-hour and 30:00:01 in the 30-hour respectively.  Runners in the half marathon and 10k must be done by 1pm, which is a 6 hour cut-off.

All participants who complete their challenge will receive a unique finisher's award. Timed runners who reach the 100-mile threshold will receive a 100-mile buckle. We'll also present our Purple People Eater (Adversity) and Transcendence Awards. HPRS does not have a podium or age group awards, please see our Awards Page for more details.

NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED

This event is being held in accordance with permits from Cheyenne Mountain State Park and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. We ask that you please respect and care for the land this event is held on to help ensure the future of this race and to limit our environmental impact.

On the back of every runner's bib will be a thought provoking question that we hope inspires your story. After the conclusion of the event, we will schedule a time for you to answer your question for an episode of The Human Potential Running Series Podcast. Don’t be shy, everyone has a story that matters, and we are thrilled that you may be sharing yours with us. Of course we should note, sharing your answer or story is not at all required to participate in this event.