Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

A weekend running festival in Eaton, Colorado offering distances from 7K to 100 miles, relay teams and 36 hour options on a 2 mile groomed dirt loop, with on-site camping, glamping and amenities such as sauna, cold plunge and aid stations.

A mountain trail ultramarathon in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, offering **50 Mile** and **50K** singletrack courses on soft surfaces with aid stations, marked trails, and finisher awards.

A 10K trail race through Elk Meadow Open Space Park following Pioneer Trail clockwise around the meadow, with downhill sections along Highway 74 and wooded singletrack at the mountain base. The race is cup free and has no aid stations.

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.

Experience the Rocky Mountains at Granby Ranch Resort with distances ranging from 6 miles to a 14 hour elevation challenge. Runners navigate single track trails through aspen groves and alpine meadows with views of the mountain range.

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.

Experience the peaks of Colorado through a series of four half marathons and a 25 km trail race. Run through iconic locations like Estes Park and Nederland while supporting local youth programs.

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.