Trail Running calendar near Buena Vista 2026-2027

Trail races at Greenland Open Space in Larkspur, Colorado offer 4 mile, 8 mile, 25K and 50K distances on dirt double-track trails with aid stations and championship designation for the 50K.

Niwot's Challenge is an invitation-only navigational ultrarunning trial near Sedalia, Colorado. Entrants must use map and compass, carry mandatory gear, and complete long off trail loops with minimal aid.

A set of road and trail races in Garden of the Gods Park on May 2, 2026, offering 5K, 5-mile road and trail options and a 9.5-mile Double Take, with closed-traffic park roads, scenic rock formations, and on-course aid stations.

Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista, Colorado offers 25-mile and 50-mile loop options on single-track and jeep trails. Each loop starts near 8,000 feet and includes over 3,500 feet of elevation gain and loss.

A women focused trail event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park offering distances from 4 miles to 50K across meadows, singletrack, and rocky ridgelines, with cupless aid stations and significant elevation change.

A community trail event in Kittredge, Colorado featuring a 7.4 mile route through local trails and a kids run based on one 0.15 mile lap per year of age. The race is manually timed and includes post race food and activities.

Experience the natural beauty of Mueller State Park with various trail distances from a 10k to 12 hour timed ultra events. Choose between traditional distance loops or a unique randomized format determined by colorful draws.

Multiple trail distances run from Buffalo Lodge in Colorado Springs with courses around Rampart Reservoir and Rampart Range Road, high points near 9,500 feet, limited onsite parking and a shuttle for the point to point 60K.

Trail races in Eagle, Colorado on May 16, 2026 offering a **14K** and **6K** on mostly single-track with notable elevation gain, finish-line food, aid stations with Skratch hydration, and awards plus an afterparty at Capitol Public House.

Point-to-point trail races in Carbondale, Colorado offering a 10-mile and a 28k course over Prince Creek, Buckhorn and Glassier trails; organized aid stations and a weekend film festival accompany the event.

Farish Trail Race at Farish Recreation Area in Woodland Park, Colorado offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free 1 mile kids run. Awards go to the top three men and women and the first 200 finishers get a race hat.

Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista on May 24, 2026 offers marathon, half marathon and a 9k with start and finish at South Main Town Square near the Surf Hotel; proceeds support local outdoor and community groups.

Obstacle course weekend at Fort Carson near the Rocky Mountains, with Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast 21K and Ultra 50K races plus kids events and an obstacle workshop. The high elevation course features steep climbs, rugged trails and multiple..

Trail ultramarathon near Buffalo Creek, Colorado offering 50 mile and 50K on soft surface singletrack with short double track sections. Part of the proceeds support the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department.

A 20K clockwise loop around Turquoise Lake that mixes hilly paved road and single track trail, held May 30, 2026, with $40 adult registration and free entry for youth 17 and under. Proceeds support local youth athletics and recreation.

A 5k trail race through the rolling hills of Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen, Colorado, with vendor tents, rec trailer activities and refreshments. The course is cup free and has no aid stations, with marshals on course.

A scenic *5 km* cross country race at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery on May 31, 2026, with dirt road, path and trail sections. Awards are given by age group and youth registration is free.

Six trail races across Summit County, Colorado, in summer 2026. Series registration includes long and short course options with adult, youth, and non binary categories and events at multiple Summit County trail heads.

A mountain trail event in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultras, with campground hub, on-site amenities, and 2026 as the final year at Snowmass.

A team trail relay in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 featuring mountain loops, camping at Ragnar Village, and team formats for four or eight runners. The course totals 120 miles with significant elevation gain and weekend on site amenit..