Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2025-2026

Run scenic dirt trails around Barr Lake State Park, with continuous lake and Front Range views. Distances range from a 5K up to a challenging 50K, with looped courses, aid stations on longer laps and a cupless race policy.

Run scenic trails at Lory State Park with sweeping views of Horsetooth Reservoir and the foothills. Choose from 10 mile, 5 mile or 5K courses at a USATF sanctioned, 100% plant based event with aid stations and medals.

Experience high alpine trails around Como, Colorado with distances from 10 miles to a demanding 100 mile course that averages above 10,000 feet. Stocked aid stations, limited fields, and a belt buckle for 100 mile finishers await.

Tackle the iconic Barr Trail Mountain Race, a scenic 12.6 mile climb and descent from Manitou Springs toward Pikes Peak. This summer Front Range classic delivers rugged alpine views and counts toward the Garden to Peak Challenge.

Take on the Summit 200, a breathtaking 200 mile loop around Summit County, Colorado that climbs above 12,700 feet and delivers about 40,000 feet of gain. Expect remote high altitude single track, sparse aid and an epic endurance challenge.

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 at Lory State Park in Fort Collins this August with four midweek trail races from a fast 5k to a testing 12k. Perfect for newcomers and speed seekers, with post race pizza, drinks, and 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.

Run scenic dirt roads and trails above 8,700 feet in Fraser, Colorado with a half marathon or 5K option. Enjoy a pre race gathering at Vicious Cycle Brewing and help the Shining Stars Foundation support families affected by cancer.

Choose from 50K, 25K, 10K or 5K on rolling singletrack and multiuse trails with sweeping views at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, Colorado. Portions of proceeds support Castle Rock open space and local charities.

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.

High alpine trail festival at YMCA of the Rockies in Granby, CO offering 5K to 50K races, plus Moosehead and Baby Moose challenge options. Expect dirt singletrack, big climbs and sweeping mountain views for all abilities.

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.

Experience the Red Feather Trail Jamboree at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch with 50 mile, 50K and half marathon options across high elevation singletrack and technical mountain trails. Expect big views, wildlife and well stocked aid stations.

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 seldom used single track through Front Range montane forests and ridge viewpoints at Indian Creek. Distances from 5 Mile to 50 Mile and 55k offer something for every trail runner with limited field and rustic camping.