Trail Running calendar near Aspen 2026-2027

July 25, 2026 in Grand Mesa, Colorado, offers 50 mile, 55K and 30K trail races across high elevation singletrack with rocky climbs, alpine meadows and lakes. Camping, cash prizes, finisher awards and post race amenities are available.

A combined national high school trail championship and a citizens race on the Salida Mountain Trails in Salida, Colorado on July 25, 2026. The 5.4 mile singletrack course includes steep climbs, switchbacks and a high point near 7,558 ft.

Mountain Fair 4 Miler in Carbondale follows Prince Creek Road into town with a finish at Sopris Park. Shuttle service to the start is available and proceeds benefit Carbondale Arts.

Annual pack burro race in Fairplay Colorado offering a long mountain course to Mosquito Pass and a shorter wooded loop. Each runner must be paired with a burro and meet specific pack equipment requirements.

A single 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado across high mountain trails and forest roads, with about 40,000 feet of elevation change, live GPS tracking, 12 aid stations and a small capped field of runners.

STRS #4 - Tom's Baby on July 29, 2026 takes place at Tom's Baby Trailhead in Breckenridge, CO, offering short and long course entries with adult, youth, and non-binary categories and published entry fees.

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay Colorado features 50 mile, 50K and Half Marathon courses on high‑elevation mountain trails with maps, aid stations, and midrace drop options.

High alpine trail running in Aspen with 50K, marathon and heavy half marathon options and a finish festival at Rio Grande Park.

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 steep 4.3 mile uphill trail race from Vail Village to Mid Vail with significant elevation gain, on course aid stations, finish food and age group awards.

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 lakeshore finishes at Dillon Reservoir on August 8, 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.

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 100-mile out-and-back ultramarathon in Leadville, Colorado with about 15,492 feet of climb, a summit at Hope Pass and 11 on-course aid stations.