Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

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.

Trail races near Fort Collins in Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park offering 25 miles (about 5,500 ft gain) and 50 miles (about 11,000 ft gain) on mostly singletrack with staffed aid stations and a well marked course.

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.

A 13.8 mile loop trail race near Fruita, Colorado, with about 1,000 feet of climbing on flowy singletrack and three aid stations. It is part of the Adventure Fest weekend and includes finisher mementos and age group awards.

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.

Run the Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra in Fellin Park, completing a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the field. Enjoy riverside trails, mountain views near 7,700 feet and shared aid.

A 14 mile loop around Vallecito Reservoir in Bayfield, Colorado, featuring single track, a run across the dam, mixed surfaces and cupless aid stations, with post race music, lunch, and a 250 runner cap.

Trail races in Eagle, Colorado on May 16, 2026 offering a **14K** and **6K** on mostly single-track with notable elevation gain, finish-line food, aid stations with Skratch hydration, and awards plus an afterparty at Capitol Public House.

Challengers tackle a 6 mile climb gaining 2000 feet of elevation to reach the South Rim of the Black Canyon. Choose between a timed run or a scenic walk ending with a mountain breakfast and park views.

Point-to-point trail races in Carbondale, Colorado offering a 10-mile and a 28k course over Prince Creek, Buckhorn and Glassier trails; organized aid stations and a weekend film festival accompany the event.

Trail races at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park on May 23, 2026 offer 50k, 25k and 10k options. The course centers on a 10 km loop with a 1,200 ft climb at Bible Point and two staffed aid stations.

Farish Trail Race at Farish Recreation Area in Woodland Park, Colorado offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free 1 mile kids run. Awards go to the top three men and women and the first 200 finishers get a race hat.

Test your endurance at this Golden Colorado event following the classic backyard format with 4.17 mile laps every hour. Support the Sun Valley Kitchen and Community Center while pushing for your personal best distance.

Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista on May 24, 2026 offers marathon, half marathon and a 9k with start and finish at South Main Town Square near the Surf Hotel; proceeds support local outdoor and community groups.

A Memorial Day trail event in New Castle, Colorado, honoring a fallen hero with riverfront routes. Options include 3.5 km and 7.7 km courses with both in person and virtual entries.

Obstacle course weekend at Fort Carson near the Rocky Mountains, with Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast 21K and Ultra 50K races plus kids events and an obstacle workshop. The high elevation course features steep climbs, rugged trails and multiple..

A multi distance running festival in Eaton, Colorado on May 30 to May 31, 2026 offering races from 7K to 100 Mile plus relay and timed events. The venue uses a 2 mile groomed loop and provides glamping and onsite amenities including sauna a..

A mountain ultramarathon near Denver offering 50 Mile and 50K options on mostly singletrack trails, passing 1996 burn areas, ponderosa pines, and granite formations. Part of the proceeds support the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department.