Trail Running calendar near Aspen 2025-2026

We have found 37 Trailruns within 80 miles of Aspen. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Vail Ultra Benefiting 50 For The Fallen is a 50-mile ultra running event held at The Hangout at Golden Peak in Vail. This challenging race is part of the VVF Summer Mountain Games and supports the 50 For The Fallen organization. The event offers a competitive and inspiring atmosphere for men, wo..

The adidas Terrex Après 5K Trail Run is a spirited evening trail race held on Vail Mountain, starting and finishing at Nature Valley Mountain Plaza in Vail Village. This 5-kilometer course features diverse terrain including forest service dirt roads, rocky paths, grass, loose gravel, and undulating..

The adidas TERREX 10K Spring Runoff is a challenging trail running event held in Vail, Colorado, at nearly 9,000 feet elevation. Participants race on the scenic Vail Mountain trails, navigating a course with constant elevation changes and diverse terrain including dirt roads, rocky paths, grass, loo..

The Summits Trail Runs, part of the Human Potential Running Series, take place at Granby Ranch Resort in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. This event offers multiple trail running distances: Single (6 miles), Double (21 miles), Triple (27 miles), and Quad (43 miles), plus a unique 32-hour Elevation Challe..

The Midsummers Night Run is a 10K race held in Winter Park, Colorado, starting and finishing at the base of Winter Park Resort. The course features a mix of gravel roads and trails with an elevation gain of approximately 570 feet, offering a scenic and moderately challenging route. This event is par..

The Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half are challenging trail running events held in Leadville, Colorado, traversing historic mining district trails. The marathon covers 26.4 miles with 6,167 feet of elevation gain, while the Heavy Half is 15.4 miles with 3,421 feet of gain. Both courses reach t..

July 2025

The Alma Foundation Race in the Clouds Dirt Festival is an exciting outdoor event taking place in Alma, Colorado, from July 10 to July 13, 2025. Set at an elevation of 10,600 feet, the festival features a variety of activities including mountain bike racing, trail running, a free kids' race, and an..

The Silverheels Trail Runs, hosted by the Human Potential Running Series, is a premier ultra running event held in Como, Colorado, featuring breathtaking high-altitude courses averaging over 10,000 feet. The event offers multiple distances including 10-Mile, 19-Mile, 60k, 50-Mile, 100k, and a challe..

The Grin & Bear It is Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge, held in Crested Butte, Colorado. The event features two main running races: a traditional 15 km out-and-back course and a 25 km loop course, both starting and finishing at the Crested Butte Nordic Center. The 25 km loop includes significa..

The Leadville Silver Rush 50M is a challenging 50-mile trail run held in Leadville, Colorado, featuring 7,503 feet of elevation gain and reaching altitudes up to 12,024 feet. The out-and-back course traverses historic mining roads on the east side of Leadville, offering stunning views of the Rocky M..

The High Lonesome 100 is a challenging 100-mile trail race set in the stunning Sawatch Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Participants will experience a grueling course featuring 23,500 feet of vertical gain, reaching elevations of 13,100 feet. The race includes a loop that traverses beautiful s..

The Audi Power of Four Trail Run is an exciting running event set in the scenic mountains of Aspen Snowmass. Participants can choose from three different race distances: a challenging 50K, a 25K, and a 10K run, catering to various skill levels. This event not only offers a chance to enjoy the beauti..

The Grand Mesa Ultras, held on the Grand Mesa in Colorado, offers mountain trail races including a 50-mile, 55K, and 30K distance. Set on the world's largest flat-topped mountain with an average elevation over 10,000 feet, the event features challenging, technical trails with rocky climbs, fast fore..

The Summit 200 is a challenging 200-mile mountain ultramarathon held in Summit County, Colorado. The race features a single 200-mile loop that traverses stunning hiking trails, recreation paths, forest roads, and some pavement, with elevations ranging from over 9,000 feet to nearly 13,000 feet. Part..

August 2025

The Aspen Backcountry Marathon, held in Aspen, Colorado, offers three trail running distances: a 50K ultra, a marathon, and a heavy half-marathon. The courses run almost exclusively on dirt trails featuring diverse terrain with challenging ascents, descents, and significant elevation gain, peaking a..

The Sheep Mountain Trail Runs, part of the Human Potential Running Series, is held annually in Fairplay, Colorado, featuring challenging trail races at an average elevation over 10,600 feet. The event offers three distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 50k, and a half marathon, all starting and finishing at..

The TransRockies Run is a renowned six-day, 120-mile stage race held in Colorado, offering an unforgettable trail running adventure through the Rocky Mountains. This multi-day event challenges participants with rugged terrain and scenic mountain landscapes, fostering a strong community atmosphere am..

The Run The Rockies Trail Race in Frisco, Colorado, offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances along scenic trails on the Frisco Peninsula. The course features single track and dirt road trails with stunning views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range. Starting and finishing at the Frisco Nord..

Pyro's Push It Up Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in New Castle, Colorado, featuring distances of 3.5K, 7.7K, and a challenging 13K course. The race takes participants through beautiful mountain trails, crossing streams and winding through Aspen groves in the Flat Tops region. It offe..

The Buena Vista Pack Burro Race, held in Buena Vista, Colorado, is a unique 14-mile pack burro running event and the third leg of the 2025 PBR Triple Crown. Participants race alongside their burros, donkeys equipped with pack saddles carrying prospector gear, over challenging terrain that reflects t..