Trail Running calendar near Brighton 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.

Experience private trails and diverse terrain at the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland. Choose from traditional 5k and 10k races or test your endurance in timed events ranging from 4 to 12 hours.

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..

Experience a variety of trail distances from 4 miles to a 50K ultramarathon in Douglas County. Run on soft dirt trails with clear views of Pikes Peak and enjoy chip timing and post race refreshments.

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..

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.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountain foothills in Fort Collins with a 25 or 50 mile trail race through Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park featuring significant vertical gain and scenic ridgeline views.

Experience a scenic 7.4 mile trail loop through the canyon trails of O’Fallon and private property in Kittredge. This community event includes a kids' age-based run plus post-run sauna and cold plunges in Bear Creek.

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 Rocky Mountains at Granby Ranch Resort with distances ranging from 6 miles to a 14 hour elevation challenge. Runners navigate single track trails through aspen groves and alpine meadows with views of the mountain range.

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..

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.

The Barr Lake Trail Race offers a flat, fast course on dirt trails around the scenic lake. With distances from 5K to 50K, runners can enjoy views of the Colorado Front Range. The event is in its seventh year and features a cupless initiativ..

Explore Colorado's peaks in this series of five mountain races. Run four scenic half marathons and a challenging 25K across the state from June to September. Participants can choose to tackle three, four, or all five events.

The Timberview Trail Run returns for its seventh year at Lory State Park. Choose from scenic 5K, 5-mile, or 10-mile trail courses with views of Horsetooth Reservoir. Participants receive a shirt, finisher medal, and post-race refreshments.