Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

A Parker, CO trail event with a Dipsea style staggered start, a rolling, partly technical 10k and a kids 1 mile. No race day registration; volunteers may race for free and a top-10 podium and awards are given.

Six trail races across Summit County, Colorado, in summer 2026. Series registration includes long and short course options with adult, youth, and non binary categories and events at multiple Summit County trail heads.

Trail races at Granby Ranch Resort in Colorado offer multiple distances including a 14 hour Elevation Challenge based on completed loops. The combined field is capped at 250 and the event includes aid stations, drop bag options, and on-site..

Experience smooth single track trails and sweeping views of Pikes Peak at the Great Divide Ultra. Choose from distances ranging up to 100 miles on a scenic looped course through the meadows of Mueller State Park.

A multi-distance running festival at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Erie, CO, featuring looped off-road courses with mountain views, one central aid station, onsite parking, and races from 5k up to 50 miles plus 3hr/6hr/9hr/12hr timed event..

Experience a scenic loop course through the Devil’s Backbone Open Space in Loveland. This manual timed trail run features natural terrain and includes a commemorative hat for all participants.

A four race trail series at the Argo trails in Idaho Springs, Colorado, held June to September 2026. Each event is about 5 miles with 785 feet of gain on non technical, runnable trails with visual finish timing.

Looped trail races at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton Colorado offer 50K, 30K, half marathon, 15K and 5K options on dirt surfaces with lake and Front Range views. Aid station coverage varies by distance.

Races through Garden of the Gods Park include a 10 mile road, 10K road and 10K trail, all finishing at Rock Ledge Ranch. The routes pass towering sandstone formations, include aid stations, and end with on-site post-race food and music.

A trail race at Garden of the Gods on June 20, 2026, offering 100K, 50K, and 35K courses that feature significant climbing, multiple aid stations, and a start/finish at Rock Ledge Ranch in Colorado Springs.

Experience up to three miles of messy fun at the Colorado National Speedway. Navigate obstacles by crawling wading and sliding through the mud with friends and family during this unique event in Dacono.

Test your strength at this exclusive obstacle course event in Peyton featuring a three lap 3K race and a one mile kids run. Navigate rigs, rope climbs, and heavy carries in a small field of only fifty athletes.

Summer Vibes Bike Rally & Run Festival in Lyons Colorado pairs gravel and road bike rallies with trail running, relays, live music, recovery pools and camping for a combined endurance and festival weekend.

A multi-event Colorado series of four half marathons and a 25K across summer 2026, organized by HAL Sports with races run by local nonprofits. Participants may register for three, four, or all five events.

A community-focused trail festival in Gold Hill, Colorado, with 28K, 12K, 5K and Kids 1K races, a shuttle from Boulder, and proceeds supporting wildfire preparedness for the town.

Experience the beauty of Lory State Park at this USATF sanctioned trail race featuring 5K, 5 mile, and 10 mile distances. Enjoy scenic foothill views, plant-based post-race pancakes, and unique wooden medals.

An overnight endurance event in Highlands Ranch, Colorado offering solo and team relay options on a 10.3 miles dirt loop beneath a full moon. Two aid stations, drop bags, medical support and a headlamp requirement are provided.

A lap-based backyard ultra around Lake Estes in Estes Park, Colorado. Each lap is 4.252 miles on a paved bike trail with 150 feet of gain, repeated hourly until one runner remains; aid, a custom hat, and athlete village space are provided.

Experience a half marathon in the mountains of Nederland Colorado. This event features a significant elevation gain of 4226 feet with the summit always in view.

A 5k trail race at Alderfer Ranch in Evergreen, CO with a course through Alderfer/3 Sisters Park. Shuttle service runs from Wulf Rec Center and on-site vendors, games, and food are available. Internet registration is not yet open.