Trail Running calendar near Buena Vista 2025-2026

The Pikes Peak Ascent is an uphill endurance race from Manitou Springs, Colorado, to the summit of Pikes Peak. It covers 13.32 miles with a total elevation gain of 7,867 feet. The course is described as not a typical half marathon, but a unique and demanding challenge.The event takes place in Manito..

The Pikes Peak Marathon is the 70th Annual race held in Manitou Springs, Colorado. It covers 26.2 miles with 7,834 feet of elevation gain (and loss), starting in Manitou Springs and climbing to the summit of Pikes Peak before returning to the start. Marketed as America’s Ultimate Challenge, the cour..

Be Ovary Aware 5K Run/3K Walk is a Colorado Springs charity race benefiting Sue’s Gift Gynecologic Cancer Support. The 17th annual event takes place at America the Beautiful Park, featuring a flat, scenic out-and-back course along Fountain Creek on the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, starting and finishi..

Crested Butte Ultra, in Crested Butte, Colorado, features 50 Miler, 55K, and 35K formats. Runners traverse the Gunnison National Forest on single-track trails through mountain meadows and up to high ridges for wide-open vistas of wildflowers, mountain backdrops, and fall foliage. The event aims to f..

The West Line Winder is a scenic trail running event held in Buena Vista, Colorado, featuring two race distances: a 50K (30.6 miles) with 4,000 feet of ascent and a 30K (18.1 miles) with 2,080 feet of ascent. The courses traverse buttery singletrack trails, forest roads, and some paved sections, set..

Golden Leaf Half Marathon, presented by ACG, is the bucket-list race hosted by the Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen. The half marathon (approximately 13.1 miles) starts at Fanny Hill in Snowmass and follows the Government Trail through scenic Aspen groves, finishing at Koch Lumber Park in downt..

Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail-running event held in Westcliffe, Colorado, with start/finish at Greenhorn/Music Meadows Ranch near the Grape Creek Trailhead. The festival features six distances: 8-Mile, 27k, 50k, 50-Mile, 100k, and 100-Mile, all run along the Rainbow Trail..

24 Hours of Palmer Lake is a 24-hour ultramarathon held in Palmer Lake, Colorado, on a 0.82-mile loop atop the Palmer Divide at about 7,240 feet elevation. The event is described as a low-fanfare, community-driven affair, welcoming runners who want to push mental and physical limits in a mountain se..

The Sawatch Ascent 50k is a challenging high-alpine trail race held in Nathrop, Colorado, showcasing the stunning Sawatch Range. Covering 33 miles with 7,000 feet of vertical gain, the course features a mix of 26 miles of singletrack, paved, and gravel roads, including 12 miles on the Colorado Trail..

14er Fest is a fall trail-running event in Buena Vista, Colorado, featuring two races: an 8.7-mile (14K) course and a 3.1-mile (5K) course. The 14K starts in Buena Vista River Park, crosses the Arkansas River, and climbs the Midland Hill Trail System for over 500 feet of elevation gain, offering pan..

The Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races, held in Canon City, Colorado, offer a scenic and challenging running experience featuring three main events: a 5K road run, an 8-mile trail run, and a half marathon trail run. Each race includes the unique opportunity to cross the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge, the high..

The event offers two distances: 50k 10k Registration closes October 1, 2025. Packet pickup is available Friday, October 3 and on race morning at the start/finish area. The event base and start/finish are at Merit Academy; the start/finish is located on the school track north of the campus. Merit..

The Bear Chase Race Endurance Festival unfolds at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, and offers six races: 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K (with a Baby Bear 10K variant). The mostly dirt, single-track course is described as fast by trail standards and not overly technical, wi..

The Castle Rock Trail Festival / liveBIG Run is a trail running and walking event on the Ridgeline trail system in Castle Rock, using Philip S. Miller Park and Ridgeline Open Space. The event includes a family obstacle run for children ages 5 to 12 and longer trail races for adult participants. Par..

Suffer Better Fall Trail Runs take place at Staunton State Park, just off Highway 285 near Conifer, Colorado. The event offers four distances: 50K, 25K, a 25K FishSlappers edition, and a new 5K. The course showcases CO’s best trails—lovely, flowing singletrack with significant vertical gain (roughly..

Rubey Rescue Run is a 5K uphill trail race held in Aspen, Colorado. The course climbs Buttermilk Mountain, starting near the base at Buttermilk Mountain Lodge and gaining about 1,700 feet to the Cliff House, offering a timed competition and sweeping views of the Maroon Bells. Participants may run wi..

Sage Burner Trail Race is held at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area in Gunnison, Colorado. The event date is Saturday, October 11, 2025. Distances offered include: 50K 28K 15K The event location features high desert terrain with sage brush and 360 degree views of the Maroon Bells, the San Juan Mounta..

The Indian Creek Trail Runs is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Indian Creek Campground in Sedalia, Colorado. The event includes the following distances: 50-Mile 55k 15-Mile 5-Mile Combined runner capacity is 225. Time limits are 14 hours for the 50-Mile and 55k, and 12 hours for the..

Bobcat Trail Race unfolds in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, offering four distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The urban trail event showcases rugged single-track through Palmer Park with city views and Pikes Peak as a backdrop. Atmosphere is a city-meets-wild trail celebration, run entirely within an..

Beware The Bear Trail Races take place at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado. Organizers offer four options: a 5K, a 15K, a 5K+15K Double, and a Kids 1K. The mostly dirt courses feature single and double-track trails with short, steep climbs, rollers, and mixed terrain designed as a friendly..