Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2025-2026

The Summit 200 is a 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado that climbs into high alpine single track above 12,700 feet. Capped at 100 runners and requiring a prior 100 mile finish, it is a remote, high altitude test of endurance.

Join the Wild West Relay, a scenic point to point run of roughly 200 miles from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. Solo runners and teams of all sizes are welcome for an unforgettable overnight relay adventure.

The Lory Summer Trail Series will take place in Bellvue from Tuesday 4 August 2026 to Tuesday 25 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 12 kilometers.

The Eltuck Valley 12K Trail Series will take place in Bellvue on Tuesday 4 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 12 kilometers.

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, CO features 5K to half marathon routes on the scenic Frisco Peninsula with lakeshore finishes and reservoir views. Finishers receive a gift and an afterparty with food, music and beer for 21+.

Run along Boulder Reservoir on flat, mostly dirt trail courses with sweeping Rocky Mountain views. Choose from 10K, 3 4 marathon, half, full marathon or relay, with USATF certified courses, a shirt and a finisher medal.

Run mountain trails in Fraser, Colorado on August 22, 2026 with a scenic high elevation half marathon or a friendly 5K along dirt roads. All proceeds benefit the Shining Stars Foundation and dogs on leash are welcome.

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..

The Lory Summer Trail Series will take place in Bellvue on Tuesday 25 August 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Join Rock Hawk Trail Races on August 29, 2026 at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock for scenic rolling trail courses from 5K to 50K. Enjoy friendly aid stations, sweeping ridge views, and the chance to support local open spaces and trails..

Run the Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin: a scenic 9.4 miles with 2,211 ft of climbing on high alpine trails around Montezuma and Little Lenawee. Finish in Mountain Goat Plaza with live music, food, and festival vibes.

Join the Ned Ned Run in Old Town Nederland, Colorado in September, a 44 year tradition offering road and trail distances from a scenic 5K to a tough half marathon. Family friendly and costumes encouraged; dogs on leash welcome in the 5K.

Run aspen groves and mountain trails at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado on September 12, 2026. Choose 5K to 50K routes on dirt and grass with aid stations and crew support.

Run a scenic 13.5 mile trail half through Lory State Park with big climbs and sweeping Rocky Mountain and plains views, plus a one mile kids race. Small field, pint glass finisher and a hearty post race breakfast make it a memorable day.

Take on the legendary Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon in Manitou Springs, Colorado, racing Barr Trail to the 14,115 foot summit. Choose the 13.3 mile Ascent to the top or the full 26.2 mile marathon up and back for a stunning high altitude c..

Take on the legendary Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon in Manitou Springs, Colorado, racing Barr Trail to the 14,115 foot summit. Choose the 13.3 mile Ascent to the top or the full 26.2 mile marathon up and back for a stunning high altitude c..

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.

Test your limits at 24 Hours of Palmer Lake, a low key community driven endurance run atop the Palmer Divide at 7,240 feet. Short loop laps keep the vibe close and the first ten to reach 100 miles earn an on site buckle.

Join the Bear Chase trail running festival Oct 3 to 4, 2026 at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado with distances from 5K to 100K on scenic singletrack. Proceeds support Lakewood and Bear Creek open space projects.

Run scenic dirt trails and wide mountain views at the HRCA Wildcat Mountain Trail Races in Littleton, CO. Choose a 10 mile, 10K, or kids fun run and enjoy post race pancakes, medals, and a festive mountain day.