Colorado · 16 Miles · 8 Miles
Pat's Pony Express
Pat's Pony Express is a 16 Miles and 8 Miles event held in Woodland Park, Colorado. It was last held on August 8, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Woodland Park, CO
Race details
- Last held
- August 8, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Woodland Park, Colorado
- Distances
- 16 Miles, 8 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- pprrun.org
About the Pat's Pony Express
Join us and "Race for the horseshoe!" Starting August 8, 2026 we will be bringing back the historic Pony Express race. Now with a new annual race weekend, the second Saturday of August, we honor the late Pat Lockhart by formally changing the race's name to Pat's Pony Express. Pat had such an important hand in the race's history. Founded in 1977, Pat’s Pony Express has quietly been one of the most unique races offered by the PPRR and is a true trail race located at the iconic Rampart Res…
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Pat's Pony Express: common questions
- When is the Pat's Pony Express?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Pat's Pony Express held?
- In Woodland Park, Colorado.
- What distances does the Pat's Pony Express offer?
- 16 Miles and 8 Miles.
- How do I register for the Pat's Pony Express?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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