Trail Running calendar near Aspen 2026-2027

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.

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.

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.

A 20K clockwise loop around Turquoise Lake that mixes hilly paved road and single track trail, held May 30, 2026, with $40 adult registration and free entry for youth 17 and under. Proceeds support local youth athletics and recreation.

A scenic *5 km* cross country race at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery on May 31, 2026, with dirt road, path and trail sections. Awards are given by age group and youth registration is free.

Six trail races across Summit County, Colorado, in summer 2026. Series registration includes long and short course options with adult, youth, and non binary categories and events at multiple Summit County trail heads.

A mountain trail event in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultras, with campground hub, on-site amenities, and 2026 as the final year at Snowmass.

A team trail relay in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 featuring mountain loops, camping at Ragnar Village, and team formats for four or eight runners. The course totals 120 miles with significant elevation gain and weekend on site amenit..

Trail races at Granby Ranch Resort in Colorado offer multiple distances including a 14 hour Elevation Challenge based on completed loops. The combined field is capped at 250 and the event includes aid stations, drop bag options, and on-site..

A mountain trail 10 km on Vail Mountain at nearly 9,000 feet with varied terrain, two on course aid stations and a cupless policy with a provided collapsible cup. Multiple age categories and a total prize purse of $12,200.

A five-race series in Winter Park, Colorado, from June 14 to August 23, 2025, including two 10K races, a 5K, a half marathon and a full marathon. Series scoring uses FIS World Cup points and a weighted difficulty factor.

Prepare for the Race Across the Sky at this three day training camp in Leadville. Run key sections of the 100 mile course alongside veteran guides and attend educational panels on nutrition and biomechanics.

Trail 10K and 5K races in Beaver Creek on June 20, 2026 with a kids run, aid stations, post race food and age group awards. The event benefits the Vail Valley Charitable Fund.

A multi-event Colorado series of four half marathons and a 25K across summer 2026, organized by HAL Sports with races run by local nonprofits. Participants may register for three, four, or all five events.

Experience a high altitude outdoor festival in the highest incorporated town in North America featuring trail running mountain biking and duathlon. Enjoy a weekend of racing and meadow camping surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks.

On June 27, 2026 in Leadville, Colorado two trail races run to Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. The marathon is 26.4 miles and the Heavy Half is 15.46 miles, with multiple on-course aid stations and a Leadville Trail 100 qualifying allocation.

A three-race trail series at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs from June to September 2026, featuring 5k, 10k and a half marathon. Each event has specific bib pickup, registration rules, and course support details.