Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

A professional pack burro race in Cripple Creek on June 28, 2026, held within the Donkey Derby Days festival. The 6 mile course features chip timing, staffed checkpoints, cash prizes, and family activities at the start and finish.

A three-race trail series in Durango, Colorado in July 2026 that pairs evening trail races with local breweries and nonprofit beneficiaries. Each event offers trail distances from 5K to 10K, post-race awards and brewery afterparties.

A 5K run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado following the Fraser River Trail from Gondola Plaza to the Rendezvous Event Center, with an after party featuring refreshments, awards and prize giveaways.

A Fourth of July 5K in downtown Leadville, organized by the Leadville Sports Hall, with youth entry free and proceeds supporting local youth athletics.

An annual uphill foot race from the base of Telluride’s gondola to San Sophia ridge along the Telluride Trail, the Rundola raises funds for the Good Neighbor Fund and features age and gender categories, awards, and on-site bib pick up.

Experience a mountain run to the summit of an 10,839 foot former volcano. This 8 mile out and back course features 2200 feet of climbing and panoramic views from a historic fire lookout tower.

A 12.2K uphill trail race in Vail, Colorado marking its 50th running, the Vail HillClimb gains 2,128 feet across dirt and gravel service roads to finish at Mid-Vail, with aid stations, race shirts, awards by age group and a post-race raffle..

Community outdoor event in Golden offering a 12 mile bike ride, a 5 mile hike, and a 10 mile run at South Table Mountain. Participants must sign a Latinos Outdoors waiver and bring appropriate gear.

A high altitude trail running event in Como and Grant, Colorado offering ultras and shorter trail distances across alpine meadows, single track and historic mining terrain, with aid stations, drop bag options, crew and pacer rules.

A 100-mile loop in the San Juan Mountains near Silverton Colorado featuring about 66,500 feet of total elevation change and alpine terrain. The event publishes runner and volunteer manuals and supports local organizations.

A trail event at the Crested Butte Nordic Center featuring a 15 km out and back run, a 25 km loop run, and a technical 25 km mountain bike race with alpine climbs and a Green Lake checkpoint.

A high-altitude out-and-back ultra in Leadville with about 8,000 feet of gain over 50 miles, multiple aid stations, and an LT100 Run qualifier; additional 15-mile and juniors 5K distances are offered.

The STRS Horseshoe Gulch Grind will take place in Breckenridge on Wednesday 15 July 2026.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in Ouray, Colorado on July 17, 2026, featuring about 41,862 feet of elevation gain and fourteen climbs. Entrants must complete eight hours of volunteer service or pay a $100 opt out fee and winners face dru..

A 100 mile loop through Colorado's Sawatch Range, the High Lonesome 100 covers about 23,300 feet of climb, includes 27 miles of the Continental Divide Trail and 35 miles of the Colorado Trail, and provides detailed maps and aid stations.

A two day festival in Centennial Park, Cañon City on July 17–18, 2026 featuring whitewater competitions and land based events. The program includes running and mountain bike races, raft rodeo, SUP activities, cardboard boat races and a ween..

A three day 120 miles trail running event near Buena Vista Colorado using charity bibs that require a minimum $2,000 fundraising commitment. Successful fundraisers receive a registration code and donations are final and distributed in Decem..

Mountain trail races in Silverton, Colorado on the historic Alpine Loop. Distances include a 50K, a marathon and an 8 mile out and back that pass ghost mining towns and reach California Pass near 12,926 feet.

A mountain trail event at Powderhorn Mountain Resort on July 18, 2026, with a *5K* climb gaining over 1,500 ft and a *15K* that repeats the ascent. Registration includes resort entry, a t-shirt, finisher item, post-race food, and a lift pas..

Trail races on the Spring Creek trail start and finish near the gazebo on Spring Creek Road. Options include a 9.5 mile loop with significant early climbing and a 5K out and back; the event is cupless and includes awards plus a raffle.