Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

Welcome to Colorado's premier trail running calendar for 2026-2027! Recognized as a trail runner's haven, Colorado seamlessly blends bustling urban settings with pristine mountain terrains. Whether you're a native, a newbie, or a visitor exploring the Centennial State's running trails, our calendar ensures you don't miss out on any event.

Denver, the renowned Mile High City, beckons runners with its urban-meets-nature charm. Iconic routes like the Cherry Creek Trail zigzag right through the city's pulse. Venturing south, Colorado Springs, dubbed the "Olympic City", boasts of trails skirting the monumental Garden of the Gods. Here, a run transcends the ordinary, offering an experience akin to striking gold.

For those seeking a quiet escape, Aurora presents peaceful reservoir paths, making urban detox achievable. If the allure of academic vibes mixed with nature captivates you, Fort Collins and its famous Horsetooth Reservoir trails won't disappoint. Meanwhile, Lakewood introduces runners to nature's canvas with the Red Rocks painting every run. And let's not forget Boulder, offering a diverse range of trails set against the stunning backdrop of the Flatirons.

Discover the technical singletrack and sandstone bluffs of Palmer Park in Colorado Springs. This scenic event offers distances from 5K to 50K with stunning views of Pikes Peak and the city below.

Join the Durango Running Club for a 5K fun run and walk along the Animas River Trail. This zero waste event supports immigrant services and kicks off the local Earth Day festival and parade.

The Great Western Trail Race, a BOLDERBoulder qualifier in Severance, Colorado, is not scheduled for 2026 but may return. It has featured 5k, 10k, half marathon, and kids run distances. The event supports local community foundations and non..

Trail races around the rim of the Royal Gorge in Cañon City with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses feature rocky, technical terrain, aid stations every 2 to 6 miles, on-site EMTs, chip timing, and finisher medals.

Falcon 50 at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs offers trail and road races including a 50 mile ultra. The event is open to DoD ID cardholders and online registration closes April 18.

A community 5K poker ride and run at Bear Creek Regional Park welcoming horses, pack burros, cyclists, runners, hikers, kids, and leashed dogs. Proceeds support the Equestrian Skills Course and prizes are awarded across multiple categories.

May 2026

Trail races at Greenland Open Space in Larkspur, Colorado offer 4 mile, 8 mile, 25K and 50K distances on dirt double-track trails with aid stations and championship designation for the 50K.

Niwot's Challenge is an invitation-only navigational ultrarunning trial near Sedalia, Colorado. Entrants must use map and compass, carry mandatory gear, and complete long off trail loops with minimal aid.

A set of road and trail races in Garden of the Gods Park on May 2, 2026, offering 5K, 5-mile road and trail options and a 9.5-mile Double Take, with closed-traffic park roads, scenic rock formations, and on-course aid stations.

Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista, Colorado offers 25-mile and 50-mile loop options on single-track and jeep trails. Each loop starts near 8,000 feet and includes over 3,500 feet of elevation gain and loss.

Experience the 45th annual run along the scenic High Line Canal in Centennial. Enjoy chip timed 5K or 10K races followed by a pancake breakfast and beer garden.

A 150 hour timed ultra near Mack, Colorado with five zero pavement routes per Journey and separate crewed and uncrewed divisions. Runners must complete at least four Journeys to place.

Join the Aurora community for an untimed 1k fun run or a timed 5k race ending with an optional muddy obstacle course. This rain or shine event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages.

A women focused trail event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park offering distances from 4 miles to 50K across meadows, singletrack, and rocky ridgelines, with cupless aid stations and significant elevation change.

Experience a weekend of desert backcountry racing in Fruita with trail running, mountain biking, and gravel events. Join the community at 18 Road for competitive races, skills clinics, and outdoor festivities.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountain foothills in Fort Collins with a 25 or 50 mile trail race through Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park featuring significant vertical gain and scenic ridgeline views.

A community trail event in Kittredge, Colorado featuring a 7.4 mile route through local trails and a kids run based on one 0.15 mile lap per year of age. The race is manually timed and includes post race food and activities.

Experience a scenic 13.8 mile singletrack loop through the stunning North Fruita Desert. Enjoy flowy trails and desert mesa views as part of a vibrant outdoor adventure festival weekend in Colorado.

Experience the natural beauty of Mueller State Park with various trail distances from a 10k to 12 hour timed ultra events. Choose between traditional distance loops or a unique randomized format determined by colorful draws.

Multiple trail distances run from Buffalo Lodge in Colorado Springs with courses around Rampart Reservoir and Rampart Range Road, high points near 9,500 feet, limited onsite parking and a shuttle for the point to point 60K.

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