Trail Running calendar near Buena Vista 2026-2027

Celebrating its 11th year, the Mountain Ridge Trail Race winds through the rolling hills of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Runners can choose from four distances, all on scenic dirt trails with rewarding front range views. The event is cupless,..

Discover the technical singletrack and sandstone bluffs of Palmer Park in Colorado Springs. This scenic event offers distances from 5K to 50K with stunning views of Pikes Peak and the city below.

The Royal Gorge Groove offers trail races along the rim of the scenic Royal Gorge in Colorado. Choose from distances from a 50K ultra to a 5K, all finishing at the Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. Experience rugged, historic trails with full eve..

Experience the beauty of Colorado's Front Range at the Greenland Trail Races in Larkspur. Run through native grasslands and rolling hills with four distances ranging from a 4 mile trek to a championship 50K ultra.

Niwot's Challenge is a secretive, map-and-compass adventure in Colorado for experienced navigators. It features unsupported loops with significant off-trail travel and elevation gain. Entry is by application only for a limited field of part..

Experience the red rocks of Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs during this traffic free event. Choose between road and trail options ranging from 5K to 9.5 miles with stunning views of Pikes Peak.

Celebrate the 36th anniversary of this Colorado trail run. Choose between a 25-mile or 50-mile course starting near Buena Vista. The route offers high-altitude running on historic trails with significant elevation change.

Experience a women focused trail event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Choose from several distances ranging from 4 miles to 50K featuring winding singletrack and pine shaded canyons in Colorado Springs.

Experience a scenic 7.4 mile trail loop through the canyon trails of O’Fallon and private property in Kittredge. This community event includes a kids' age-based run plus post-run sauna and cold plunges in Bear Creek.

Experience a unique trail event at Mueller State Park featuring traditional distances and a 12 hour challenge where the course is determined by the luck of the draw. Enjoy 100% unpaved trails in the scenic Colorado mountains.

Ram Party Trail Runs offers a scenic weekend on the trails around Rampart Reservoir near Woodland Park, Colorado. Choose from five distances, including a point-to-point 60K and a vert-heavy 50K. The event features stunning views of Pikes Pe..

Kick off the trail running season in Eagle, Colorado, with a 14K or 6K race through scenic pinyon groves and single track trails ending with a festive afterparty.

Experience the beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley with a point-to-point trail race from Carbondale to Basalt. Choose between 10-mile and 28k distances featuring iconic single track trails and a festive finish at Rock Bottom Ranch.

The Farish Trail Race takes place on May 23, 2026 at the Farish Recreation Area in Woodland Park, Colorado. Participants can run a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a free kids' one-mile event. The first 200 finishers get a special hat.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista, Colorado, a scenic trail event with marathon, half marathon and 9k options. Start in town square, enjoy Paddlefest fun, and support local nonprofits.

Test your endurance at high altitude with a range of obstacle course races from 5K to 50K held at the scenic Fort Carson Army Base near Pikes Peak.

Experience a mountain trail ultramarathon through the scenic Buffalo Creek Recreation Area in Colorado. Choose between a 50 mile or 50K course featuring nearly 100 percent singletrack trails and stunning granite rock formations.

A 20K route around Turquoise Lake in Leadville, CO, running clockwise from Matchless Boat Ramp with paved and single track sections. Adult entry is $40 and under 18 run free. Parking is limited and a day use fee may apply.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through subalpine forests and lakeside paths at the historic Leadville National Fish Hatchery. This cross country style event supports local youth athletics and recreation in the Leadville area.

Experience trail running in the Colorado Rockies at Snowmass Village. Choose between a single 6.6 mile loop or endurance challenges of 6 and 24 hours while enjoying mountain views and a village festival atmosphere.