Trail Running calendar near Cañon City 2026-2027

Run across the frozen Rio Grande at the Rio Frio 5k on Ice in Alamosa Colorado with chip timing, ice themed awards and mountain views. Bring traction friendly shoes for a snowy, scenic challenge.

Stories Trail Runs at Cheyenne Mountain State Park offer scenic, challenging multi loop trail races and timed ultras on Feb 21 and 22, 2026. Choose distance races or 6 hour and 15 hour timed options in a small field for rugged Colorado trai..

Join the 21st Run Through Time Trail Marathon and Half Marathon in Salida Colorado on March 14 2026 for scenic high country trails and Arkansas Valley views. Limited fields and varied distances make this a memorable spring trail challenge.

Mountain Ridge Trail Race on Saturday April 11 2026 in Highlands Ranch Colorado starts and finishes at Mountain Ridge Middle School. Choose 21 mile, half marathon, 10 km or 5 km on mostly dirt single track with rolling climbs.

Join the Rattler Trail Race in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, where singletrack trails wind through sandstone bluffs and offer panoramic views of the city and Pikes Peak. Choose from 50K, 25K, 10K or 5K on technical but runnable terrain.

Experience cliffside trail running along the Royal Gorge rim on April 25, 2026 in Cañon City, Colorado, with rocky technical trails and epic views over the Arkansas River. Distances from a fun 5K to a tough 50K suit all trail runners.

Run the Greenland Trail Races in Larkspur, Colorado on May 2, 2026 with 50K, 25K, 8 Mile and 4 Mile options and the 2026 RRCA National 50K Championship. Scenic dirt trails wind through ponds, oak hills and offer Pikes Peak views.

Niwot's Challenge is a by invitation only endurance event near Sedalia, Colorado that prizes off trail navigation and self reliance over racing. Limited to 40 entrants, it offers routes up to 100 miles for experienced wilderness runners.

Run among the iconic red rock spires of Garden of the Gods with distances from 5K to a Double Take or 9.5 mile course. Traffic free roads and trails promise stunning views of Pikes Peak and formations like Siamese Twins and Balanced Rock.

Take on the Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista Colorado with 25 or 50 mile options through stunning high country. Mark the 36th anniversary with a memorable mountain trail challenge.

Valkyrie Trail Race is a trail event for women at Cheyenne Mountain State Park with distances from 4 miles to 50K on scenic singletrack, technical rock sections, and mountain views. Pick a distance and enjoy a mountain trail challenge.

Tackle scenic high alpine trails around Rampart Reservoir on May 16 with distances from 15K up to an epic 55 mile test of endurance. Expect rugged singletrack, big elevation gains, aid stations, a 60K shuttle and finisher awards.

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.

Run the North Fork 50 Ultras in Buffalo Creek, Colorado on May 30, 2026, with 50 mile and 50K options along scenic soft surface singletrack through ponderosa pine and granite. Enjoy challenging trails while supporting local nonprofits.

The Great Divide Ultra is a weekend trail festival in Divide, Colorado, June 6-7, 2026, featuring 25k, 50k, 100k and 100 mile looped races through Mueller State Park with rolling meadows and Pikes Peak views. A Dark Divide Night Run adds ev..

Aiden's Adventure 5K on June 6 in Colorado Springs is a family friendly run and kids dash honoring Aiden while benefiting local charities. Enjoy scenic trails, free shirts for early registrants, carnival games and food trucks.

Mace's Hideout 100/50 is a June mountain trail race in Colorado's Wet Mountains offering 100 mile and 50 mile options. Runners cross alpine meadows to dry piñon for sweeping views on a route tied to a historic local hideout.

Run through sandstone formations and past Balanced Rock in Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, at the 10 Mile, 10K and trail run on June 14, 2026. Celebrate a supportive race atmosphere and a storied 45 year tradition.

Ring the Springs on June 20, 2026 in Colorado Springs offers scenic, high altitude trail races starting and finishing at Rock Ledge Ranch at Garden of the Gods. Choose from 35K, 50K or a tough 100K for stunning views and big climbs.

Race in the Clouds at Alma Cemetery Meadow offers high country trail running, mountain bike races and weekend camping at 10,600 feet. Choose from a trail half, 10K, multiple bike distances and free kids races for a weekend of alpine adventu..