Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2025-2026

Run the Colleen De Reuck XC Classic in Boulder on November 1, 2025 at Harlow Platts Community Park. Youth and open cross country races celebrate local distance legends and offer scenic fall competition as part of the Boulder XC series.

Run against the clock on a fully supported one mile dirt loop in Fort Collins, Colorado, choosing 6, 12, or 24 hour solo or relay formats. Enjoy an overnight challenge chasing distances from a marathon to an ultra in a friendly setting.

Join the 17th Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon, a single loop 13.1 miles trail in Highlands Ranch with mountain views and wildlife. November trails can be muddy or snowy; finishers receive a tech shirt, medal, pancakes and post race bee..

BINGO! Trail Party at May Farms in Byers on Nov 8, 2025 mixes looped trail running with a bingo twist where runners draw chips each loop to earn a finish before the 9:00 PM cutoff. Farm trails, one aid station and on site camping.

Hit the trails at Louisville Community Park for the 12th annual Louisville Trail Race, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on scenic dirt trails. Enjoy live split tracking, post race festivities and a cupless sustainability focus.

Take on the Colorado Cold Rush Ultra in Colorado Springs on Nov 22, 2025 with 50k, half marathon or 10k on scenic Bear Creek and High Drive trails. Runners get a race shirt, BOCO beanie, personalized bib, finisher award and post race food.

Challenge yourself in the Thumbs Up Vertical in Estes Park, an 8 hour timed ascent limited to 30 runners. Each 540 ft steep scenic single track lap earns a poker chip, with milestone patches and a prize for the overall winner.

Experience winter trails at Staunton State Park on December 6, 2025 with the Sawmill Trail Runs offering 50k, 16 mile, and 8 mile options through high meadows and granite cliffs. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, unique finisher awards, and..

USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival, hosted by Colorado Mesa University at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center in Granby, Colorado, on January 24–25, 2026, brings collegiate teams together with junior skiers for a two-day Nordic festival...

Tackle the Sourdough Snowshoe Race in Nederland CO on Jan 31 2026, a donation based backcountry challenge where snowshoes are required for the full route. Choose 18K or 30K and warm up at the finish with hot drinks and a warming tent.

Race The Ranch at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby Colorado on April 4, 2026 is a scenic snowshoe race with distances up to 50k on singletrack and groomed trails. Tackle challenging loops, enjoy on course aid, and earn a custom finisher mug.

Run the Ranch is a weekend trail festival at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, CO, featuring 5K, 10K and timed 4, 6 and 12 hour events plus relays and virtual options. Enjoy varied ranch terrain, on course support, meal tickets for entra..

Hit the scenic Great Western Trail in Severance on April 18, 2026 with 5K, 10K, half marathon and kids fun run options for every level. Enjoy chip timing, finisher shirt and medal, plus post race food and beer while supporting local nonprof..

Run scenic singletrack at the Rattler Trail Race in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, with options from 5K to 50K that pass sandstone bluffs and offer Pikes Peak views. Technical but rewarding trails suit a range of abilities.

Mountain Ridge Trail Race in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on April 18, 2026 offers 5K to 21 mile routes on scenic dirt single track and bike path. Enjoy challenging climbs, friendly finish vibes and a spring trail experience for all levels.

Run scenic trails with Pikes Peak views at the Greenland Trail Races in Larkspur on May 2, 2026. Options from 4 miles to the RRCA National 50K Championship include chip timing, tech shirts, finisher medals and a 50K buckle.

Niwot's Challenge in Sedalia on May 2, 2026 is invitation and acceptance only, not a race, testing rugged off trail navigation and self sufficiency across punishing loops with massive elevation gain. Traditional entries rely on map and comp..

Quad Rock 25 and 50 deliver rugged singletrack and big Colorado climbs around Fort Collins, offering a 25 mile single loop or 50 mile double loop with roughly 5,500 or 11,000 ft of gain. Entries are capped and registration opens Dec 15, 202..

Run scenic single track trails at Mueller State Park with distances from 10k to a 12 hour timed event. On site camping, a main aid station, and finisher awards for 10k, half and full marathon make this a true trail weekend.

Test your limits at the Weld Your Mettle Running Festival in Eaton CO, a two day gathering on a scenic 4 mile out and back loop with timed solo, relay and ultramarathon options. Camp or glamp on site and enjoy sauna, cold plunge and massage..