Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2025-2026

The Summit 200 is a 200 mile loop from Frisco, Colorado, over high alpine trails and forest roads with nearly 40,000 feet of ascent. Limited to 100 runners and with remote aid, this epic self reliant race has a 110 hour cutoff.

Join the Wild West Relay, a scenic point to point 200 miles across Colorado from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. Run solo or with teams from 1 up to 12 people as you tackle mountain passes, open roads and big western views.

Run the Lory Summer Trail Series in August at Lory State Park: four midweek trail races from 5K to 12K with scenic climbs and friendly competition. Stay after each race for pizza, drinks and a free vintage shirt, plus series awards.

Run the Lory Summer Trail Series in August at Lory State Park: four midweek trail races from 5K to 12K with scenic climbs and friendly competition. Stay after each race for pizza, drinks and a free vintage shirt, plus series awards.

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, Colorado offers 5k, 10k and half marathon on scenic single track and dirt trails. Take in views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range with a lakeshore finish to cheer your arrival.

Experience scenic high altitude trail running in Fraser, Colorado at the Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon and 5K, a fundraiser for the Shining Stars Foundation. Tackle a challenging half above 9,500 ft or enjoy a dirt road 5K.

Staunton Rocks! Marathon and Half deliver high altitude singletrack through Staunton State Park, offering sweeping mountain views, alpine wildlife, and serious vertical gain. With just 150 spots per distance, this rugged trail run fills fas..

Challenge yourself on the scenic rolling trails of Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock at Rock Hawk Trail Races on August 29, 2026, with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K distances. Organized by Aravaipa Running, the event supports local open spaces an..

Challenge yourself on the Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin on September 5, 2026 in Keystone, Colorado. This scenic 9.4 mile mountain course with 2,211 ft of climbing delivers steep, technical trail and big alpine views in a capped field.

Ned Ned Run in Nederland Colorado blends scenic trail and road running through the foothills, offering a half marathon, 10K and fun 5K for all abilities. Family friendly and costumes encouraged, with leashed dogs welcome in the 5K.

Run alpine trails and rolling hills at Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Running Festival in Granby CO on September 12, 2026. Choose 50K, 33K, half marathon, 10K or 5K and enjoy sweeping mountain views and friendly aid stations.

Experience the Black Squirrel Half Marathon at Lory State Park near Fort Collins on September 12, 2026. This 13.5 mile trail course features rolling singletrack with sweeping reservoir and mountain views and a pint glass plus pancake breakf..

Race to the summit of Pikes Peak on the historic Barr Trail in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Choose the full marathon up and down the 14,115 foot peak or the uphill Ascent for an epic alpine challenge and unforgettable views.

Race to the summit of Pikes Peak on the historic Barr Trail in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Choose the full marathon up and down the 14,115 foot peak or the uphill Ascent for an epic alpine challenge and unforgettable views.

Red Feather Trail Jamboree in Red Feather Lakes Colorado offers a weekend of scenic singletrack racing, camping and a community dinner at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch. Choose 50 Mile, 50K or Half Marathon, capped at 500 runners.

Push your limits in a community driven 24 hour endurance run on the scenic Palmer Divide near Palmer Lake, CO on Sept 26, 2026. Loop the 0.82 mile course, chase distance awards and support local parks with every entry.

Run singletrack and crusher fine trails at Bear Creek Lake Park during the Bear Chase Race festival on October 3 to 4, 2026. Distances from 5K to 100K offer looped courses, plentiful aid stations, and a welcoming trail community.

Explore scenic Front Range single track trails at Indian Creek Campground near Sedalia Colorado with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles. Enjoy fall views, a race shirt and finisher medal in a small field.

Tackle scenic single track trails at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood CO with 5 km, 15 km, a 5 plus 15 double and a kids 1 km. Enjoy race swag and a pancake breakfast amid varied terrain and rolling hills.