Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

A four-date midweek trail series at Lory State Park with races from 5k to 12k; the August 25 Eltuck Valley 12k is a mostly flat 12 km course with post-race pizza and beverages.

Trail races in Castle Rock Colorado offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on Miller Park and Ridgeline trails with aid stations and live timing.

A community trail event at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on 08/29/2026 with a 5K run, a family 5K walk that allows leashed dogs, and a kids 1 mile plus demonstrations, vendors, and a pancake breakfast.

Run Like the Wind in Allenspark on August 29, 2026 features a 5K race, a 2K run/walk and a dog jog option. Proceeds benefit The Old Gallery and participating dogs are entered in an amateur dog show.

A 5k trail run at Copper Mountain starting at 11,000 feet, held during the Union Peak Festival with music and festival activities afterward.

A multi day ultra on a 2 mile loop in Loveland offering time based and distance races with round the clock aid and on site camping.

The Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin on Sept 5, 2026 is a 9.4 miles mountain trail race with 2,211 ft of ascent on approved White River National Forest trails. The field is capped at 600 runners and includes a branded hat, bib and medal.

Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.

A load bearing endurance event at Staunton State Park on September 5, 2026. Routes range from 6.5 to 21.5 miles with loads from 10 to 40 lb and proceeds benefit the Special Forces Foundation.

Multi distance endurance event in Longmont, Colorado on September 11 12 2026, held on a flat 1.05 mile loop with in person and virtual options.

A longstanding Nederland, Colorado running event offering a 5K road run, a 10K trail, and a trail half marathon, with family-friendly features, on-leash dogs allowed in the 5K, and costume encouragement.

A trail running festival at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, CO featuring 50 km, 33 km, half marathon, 10 km and 5 km courses on dirt and grass trails with significant elevation, aid stations, drop bag support, and on site lodging and camping..

A 13.5 mile trail half around Lory State Park near Fort Collins with about 2,000 feet of climb, marked singletrack, aid stations, and a free one mile kids race.

High altitude trail races in Empire, Colorado offering 50K and 22K point to point courses with significant elevation gain and remote terrain.

Trail race fundraiser at North Table Mountain in Golden CO on Sept 19 2026 featuring a 10Mi North Table Loop and a 5Mi Breaking Dawn Fiver.

A 13.32 mile ascent from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak with about 7,867 ft of elevation gain on September 19, 2026.

Experience a 26.2 mile mountain run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back. This historic event features over 7800 feet of elevation gain and a 10 hour time limit.

A day of youth and adult cross country races in Aurora, Colorado on September 20, 2026, featuring grass courses with small undulations, a creek crossing, and bale jumps; distances run from 2k youth races up to a 5k open race.

Experience the wild spaces of Northern Colorado with a weekend of trail races ranging from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultra through scenic forests and scout camp trails. Stay on site with available camping and community meals.

A 24 hour loop endurance run in Palmer Lake, CO on a 0.82 mile course at 7,240 feet, with distance awards and guaranteed buckles for early 100 mile finishers.