Trail Running calendar near Alma 2026-2027

Experience high elevation trail running in the mountains of Fairplay Colorado. This event offers three distances ranging from a half marathon on forest roads to technical ultramarathons through remote wilderness terrain.

Trail races in Aspen on August 1, 2026, offer 50K, marathon and heavy half-marathon courses on mostly dirt trails with significant elevation gain, limited aid, and a finish-line festival at Rio Grande Park coinciding with the Duck Derby.

A mountain trail event in Winter Park, CO offering 50K, 21K, and 10K courses across high alpine singletrack with significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, age group awards, and town finish at Rendezvous Event Center.

A mountain trail race from Vail Village to Mid-Vail covering about 6.9 km with roughly 2,013 feet of ascent, staffed aid stations and finish refreshments. Age-group awards and race t-shirts are provided.

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs offers two uphill out and back races on mixed dirt and paved roads, with steep sections and an aid station on the 10k. Both races start and finish at Courtney Riley Cooper Park.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

A two day running event in Snowmass Village on August 7 and 8, 2026 offering 3.76k, 5k and a single 10k plus an 18.76k challenge. Finishers receive a free New Belgium brew and event medals; proceeds support local nonprofits.

Trail races of 5k, 10k and half marathon on Frisco Peninsula trails with single track, lakeshore finishes, chip timing, aid stations for the 10k and half, and post race food and beer for participants 21 and older.

The 21st Annual Reece's Roundup is a trail run and one-mile walk on August 8 at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, CO. Proceeds support a benefit fund for a child living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Trail run at Rampart Reservoir with 8 mile and 16 mile options on single track and rocky sections. Entry is limited to 150 and registration closes August 5, 2026.

A traditional pack-burro race in Leadville, Colorado at over 10,000 feet where each team is one runner and one burro carrying mining tools. The long course is about 21 miles and a shorter 6 to 8 mile course is planned.

STRS #5 Carter Park Scurry in Breckenridge on August 12 2026 offers short and long course entries across adult youth and non-binary divisions with published entry fees and a course map.

A mostly dirt and trail race along Boulder Reservoir in Boulder, Colorado, with about 200 feet of elevation gain. Distances range from a 10K to a full marathon, plus a relay option.

Trail ultras from Roxborough State Park to Sharptail Trailhead featuring sustained climbs, technical singletrack, and a long runnable finish, with full aid support and an emphasis on land stewardship.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

A multi-distance trail race around Standley Lake in Westminster, Colorado, held entirely on packed dirt trails with aid stations and drop bag support. The event uses out-and-back course formats and does not permit pacers.

Summit Grays and Torreys Peaks in this 8.8 mile Colorado endurance event. Participants must carry a 20lb dry load while tackling 4,101 feet of elevation gain.

A high-altitude 10K in Leadville on August 16, 2026 that follows the first and last 3.1 miles of the LT100 Run course on paved and dirt roads. One aid station is provided and awards will be given in overall, para and age categories.

The Rocky Mountain Milestone Challenge will take place in Granby from Wednesday 19 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run between 13 and 100 miles.

A 99.7 mile out‑and‑back ultramarathon in Leadville, Colorado, across forest trails and mountain roads with 15,492 feet of elevation gain and a 12,526 foot high point at Hope Pass. Finishers under 25 or 30 hours receive a belt buckle.