Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2025-2026

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.

Tackle winter trails at Staunton State Park in December with 50k, 16 mile, or 8 mile options through high meadows and granite cliffs. Enjoy alpine views, stocked aid stations, shuttle access, and a unique finisher medal.

Take on the Thumbs Up Vertical Challenge in Estes Park for a grueling loop of steep single track and big views as you race to collect poker chips each lap. Limited to 30 runners, unique ascent patches reward milestone climbs and a special p..

Join collegiate and junior skiers for the USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival in Granby, Colorado at Snow Mountain Ranch. Two days of classic and skate racing promise fast snow, college points and gear giveaways in a lively community at..

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 in Granby, Colorado invites snowshoers to tackle scenic looped courses at Snow Mountain Ranch across 5k, 25k, and 50k distances. Finishers earn a custom beanie and engraved camp mug in this supported winter adventure.

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..

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.

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..

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 dirt trails with views of Pikes Peak at the Greenland Trail Races on May 2, 2026, featuring 50K, 25K, 8 mile and 4 mile options. All finishers get a technical shirt and medal and 50K finishers earn a commemorative 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..

Run the 50 Mile or 50K in Buffalo Creek Colorado on scenic singletrack through ponderosa pines, granite outcrops and burn areas. Proceeds support North Fork Volunteer Fire Department and finishers get food, drinks and a commemorative award.

Experience alpine single track, meadows and aspen groves at Granby Ranch on June 6, 2026, with options from a 50k, marathon and half to a 6 mile or the looped Elevation Challenge. Expect big climbs, stunning views, aid stations and a spirit..

Loopy trail weekend at Mueller State Park near Divide, Colorado, with smooth single and double track through meadows and Pikes Peak granite. Choose 100 mile, 100k, 50k, 25k or the Dark Divide Night Run with strong aid and crew access.

Run the Crazy Legs 10k+ at Devil's Backbone Open Space in Loveland for a scenic looped trail that mixes flowing singletrack and playful climbs. Volunteer aid and a quirky finish stick make this a lively community race.

Run scenic dirt trails around Barr Lake State Park, with continuous lake and Front Range views. Distances range from a 5K up to a challenging 50K, with looped courses, aid stations on longer laps and a cupless race policy.

Run scenic trails at Lory State Park with sweeping views of Horsetooth Reservoir and the foothills. Choose from 10 mile, 5 mile or 5K courses at a USATF sanctioned, 100% plant based event with aid stations and medals.

Explore alpine single track at the Silverheels Trail Runs in Como, Colorado on July 10 and 11, 2026, with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles. Limited entries, stunning mountain views, and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Tackle the iconic Barr Trail Mountain Race, a scenic 12.6 mile climb and descent from Manitou Springs toward Pikes Peak. This summer Front Range classic delivers rugged alpine views and counts toward the Garden to Peak Challenge.