Cycling – 719 Challenge

719 KOM Challenge (Cycling Event)

The 719 KOM Challenge will once again be part of the prestigious SENAU.S. Gran Fondo Series as a qualifying sanctioned event.

The 2026 course will feature a new, extended 45+ kilometer (28+ mile) loop, including:

• • • Two timed KOM/QOM climbs per lap

    • Scenic and hilly sections of Colorado Springs

    • Portions of the city’s premier bike paths

Route Options

• • • Gran Fondo – 84.9 miles (3 laps; 6 total KOMs, 2 per lap)

    • Medio Fondo – 56.6 miles (2 laps; 4 total KOMs, 2 per lap)

    • Piccolo Fondo – 28.3 miles (1 lap; 2 total KOMs)

Awards

Overall KOM/QOM (Top 3 per segment)

• • • Elite (Male/Female)

    • Novice (Male/Female)

Fastest Cumulative KOMs

• • • Elite (Male/Female)

    • Novice (Male/Female)

719 10K (Run)

The 719 10K will serve as the official 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) run of the Rocky Mountain State Games and is a medal event.

The course will feature a mix of:

• • • Road

    • Crushed gravel trails

    • Mostly flat, fast terrain

Awards

• • • Overall Top 3 (Male/Female)

    • Under 19 Top 3 (Male/Female)

    • 20–29 Top 3 (Male/Female)

    • 30–39 Top 3 (Male/Female)

    • 40–49 Top 3 (Male/Female)

    • 50–59 Top 3 (Male/Female)

    • 60+ Top 3 (Male/Female)

Kids Fun Run

• • Start Time: Immediately following the 10K start

  • Registration Fee: Free (for children under 12)

Runners and Cyclists participating in any of the 719 Ride options assume all responsibility and liability for their actions