Trail Running calendar near Aurora 2026-2027

Experience a snowshoe running event at the Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA in Colorado. Choose from 5k, 25k, or 50k distances on groomed trails and singletrack with a mandatory snowshoe requirement.

Run The Ranch offers trail races on the private, scenic grounds of Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Colorado. Choose from Friday evening 5k/10k races or Saturday's timed endurance runs and relay events. The event includes meal tickets, a mandator..

Celebrating its 11th year, the Mountain Ridge Trail Race winds through the rolling hills of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Runners can choose from four distances, all on scenic dirt trails with rewarding front range views. The event is cupless,..

Explore Northern Colorado on the Poudre River Trail. This ultra offers 50 and 100-mile options, both for solo runners and relay teams. The unique 100-mile format combines a race day event with a virtual segment.

The Rattler Trail Race winds through the scenic singletrack of Palmer Park in Colorado Springs. Runners will enjoy panoramic city views and rock formations on a course with technical trails. Distances range from a 5K to a 50K.

The Great Western Trail Race, a BOLDERBoulder qualifier in Severance, Colorado, is not scheduled for 2026 but may return. It has featured 5k, 10k, half marathon, and kids run distances. The event supports local community foundations and non..

Run the fast trails of Greenland Open Space in Colorado this May. Choose from four distances, from a 4-mile race to a 50K championship event. All runners receive a tech shirt and medal, with pizza waiting at the finish.

Niwot's Challenge is a secretive, map-and-compass adventure in Colorado for experienced navigators. It features unsupported loops with significant off-trail travel and elevation gain. Entry is by application only for a limited field of part..

Run through the stunning red rock scenery of Garden of the Gods on traffic-free roads. Choose from a 5K, 5-mile road or trail race, or a 9.5-mile Double Take challenge. All participants receive a custom shirt and finisher's medal.

Experience the 45th annual run along the scenic High Line Canal in Centennial. Enjoy chip timed 5K or 10K races followed by a pancake breakfast and beer garden.

The Valkyrie Trail Race is a women's trail running event in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Choose from six distances, from 4 miles to 50K, on courses with meadows, singletrack, and technical paths. Registration includes park entry, a shirt,..

Event Overview The Quad Rock 50 is a 50-mile trail race held in the hills west of Fort Collins, Colorado. The event takes place on a single-loop course through Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park. The course consists of two 25-mile..

Ram Party Trail Runs offers a scenic weekend on the trails around Rampart Reservoir near Woodland Park, Colorado. Choose from five distances, including a point-to-point 60K and a vert-heavy 50K. The event features stunning views of Pikes Pe..

Samson's Revenge is a trail race on the historic grounds of the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Runners can choose from 10k, 27k, or 55k distances on a challenging loop course. All participants receive a day pass to the YMCA and custom r..

The Farish Trail Race takes place on May 23, 2026 at the Farish Recreation Area in Woodland Park, Colorado. Participants can run a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a free kids' one-mile event. The first 200 finishers get a special hat.

Experience a mountain trail ultramarathon through the scenic Buffalo Creek Recreation Area in Colorado. Choose between a 50 mile or 50K course featuring nearly 100 percent singletrack trails and stunning granite rock formations.

Experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains at the Summits Trail Runs. Choose from five distances ranging from six miles to a 14 hour challenge held on the scenic single track trails of Granby Ranch Resort.

Event Overview The Great Divide Ultra is a trail running festival held in early June in Divide, Colorado. The event takes place on the rolling meadows of Mueller State Park. The courses are 100% smooth single and double-track trail. Distanc..

Aiden's Adventure 5k is a community run/walk honoring a young child's memory. The event features a flat dirt trail 5k, a kids' dash, and family-friendly activities like carnival games and a butterfly release. All proceeds support local char..

Run the trails at Devil's Backbone Open Space in this classic 10k+ loop course. The event features old-school stick timing and finishes with an awards ceremony at a local brewery. This race series will conclude after the 2028 edition.