15-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 = 3.08 Miles with 496′ of gain
Loop 2: Green = 3.75 Miles with 520′ of gain
Loop 3: Blue = 5.34 Miles with 828′ of gain
Loop 4: The Purple People Eater = 7.28 Miles with 1,251′ of gain

This entire sequence accounts for 19.46 Miles with 3,090′ of gain. Once a runner completes this sequence, they will start it again with Red.

The Golden Hour: Gold Loop = 1.27 Miles with 155′ 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 = 3.08 Miles with 496′ of gain
Loop 2: Green = 3.75 Miles with 520′ of gain
This entire sequence accounts for 6.83 Miles with 1,013′ of Gain. Complete this sequence 4x (8 laps) for 27.32 miles with 4,052' of elevation gain.
The 6-Hour also ends with the Gold/Yellow loop in the final hour. 

Starts an hour prior to the start of each race (6:00am-8:00a on Both Days) all at the Lime Kiln Trailhead 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: Crews are not allowed for this event. 

PACERS (60+ Only): Only runners aged 60 years or older are permitted to have a pacer during the run. 

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. 

Runners in the 10k, Half Marathon must be done by 1pm on Sunday, this is a 6 hour cut-off. Runners in the 20-Hour must be done by 2pm on Sunday, this is a 7 hour cut-off.

For the 10k, Half Marathon, and 20-Mile events; there will be preliminary cut-offs you must make to be able to proceed onto your final lap. 

All participants who complete their challenge will receive a unique finisher's award. We'll also present our DFL Awards to those who come in last place in the 10k, Half Marathon, and 20-Mile. 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.