Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

A two-person partner race on Virginia Canyon road in Idaho Springs, CO, held on Valentine’s Day. Runners each complete a roughly 12-mile out-and-back; team time is the sum of both individual times and multiple awards are offered.

Race the Ranch is a unique snowshoe running event near Granby, Colorado. It offers 50K, 25K, and 5K distances across groomed and backcountry trails. All participants must carry snowshoes and receive a beanie and camp mug at the finish.

Trail races on private ranch trails at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado over two days in April 2026. Events range from 5K and 10K to 4, 6 and 12 hour timed races plus relay and virtual options.

Mountain Ridge Trail Race in Highlands Ranch, CO features 21 mile, half marathon, 10 km and 5 km courses on mostly dirt single track with rolling hills and front range views. The event uses cupless aid stations and finishes at Mountain Ridg..

A trail ultramarathon on April 12, 2026 along the Poudre River Trail offering 50 mile and 100 mile solo and relay options with stocked aid stations and a post race celebration in Greeley.

Event Overview The Rattler Trail Race takes place in Palmer Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It offers four distances: 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K. The 50K distance consists of two loops of the 25K course. Course Details The event is designed..

Four trail distances plus a virtual option at Greenland Open Space near Larkspur on May 2, 2026, including the 2026 RRCA National 50K Championship. Dirt trails and looped circuits offer Pikes Peak views, aid stations, chip timing and on-sit..

An invitation only endurance trial in Colorado focused on off trail navigation, map and compass skills, and limited aid. The field is capped at 40 and applications open in a short window in January 2026.

Trail races on scenic, well marked singletrack around Fort Collins. Choose a 25 mile loop with about 5,500 feet of gain or run a second loop for 50 miles and roughly 11,000 feet of ascent, with staffed aid stations and enforced cut-offs.

Trail trail race at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park offering 10k, 27k and 55k looped routes. The course is mostly single track with a steep ascent at Bible Point and includes a day pass, a custom hat and wool finisher socks.

Two trail ultras in Buffalo Creek Colorado on May 30, 2026 covering singletrack through pine forest and burn areas. The event offers 50 Mile and 50K options, staffed aid stations, course markings, and a post race festival with awards.

The Summits Trail Runs offer a variety of distances on mountain trails at Granby Ranch Resort in Colorado. Courses feature single-track paths through forests, meadows, and aspen groves. This event focuses on community and the natural beauty..

A weekend trail running festival in Mueller State Park offering 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 25k looped races on smooth single and double track. The event includes night running options, crew access at aid stations, shuttled parking for shorter..

A 10k-plus trail run at Devils Backbone Open Space in Loveland, CO, on a looped, flour-marked course with one aid station passed twice. Parking requires a park pass, finishers get a placing token, and awards follow at Loveland Aleworks.

A trail race at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, CO offering 50K, 30K, half, 15K and 5K on flat, 100% dirt courses with loop and out-and-back formats. The event uses a cupless policy and includes state park parking fees.

Three trail races 5K, 5 mile and 10 mile at Lory State Park near Horsetooth Reservoir and Fort Collins. Courses include aid stations with water and fuel, post race food, a finisher medal and an event shirt.

Kick off Independence Day with a 5k run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado. The scenic route travels along the Fraser River Trail and finishes at the Rendezvous Event Center for a post-race party.

Multi distance trail event in Como Colorado on July 10 and July 11 2026, with courses above 10,000 feet ranging from 10 Mile to 100 Mile. Routes include single track, fire roads, historic mining terrain, and a point to point 100k.

Join the historic Barr Trail Mountain Race in Manitou Springs and test your legs on a scenic 12.6 mile out and back up Pikes Peak's Barr Trail. Classic summer mountain running with community support and stunning alpine views.

A non repetitive 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado that reaches high alpine elevations above 9000 feet. The field is limited to 75 runners, with live GPS tracking, aid and sleep stations, and a 110 hour cutoff.