Trail Running calendar near Cañon City 2026-2027

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.

The 4th annual Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race in Larkspur, Colorado offers 8 Mile and 3 Mile pack burro divisions. Teams must register a burro partner, follow animal welfare rules, and the field is limited to 75 participants.

A Woodland Park trail event featuring 50k and 10k options on singletrack and forest roads with views of Pikes Peak, stocked aid stations, and crew access for the 50k.

Multiple race distances run near the Royal Gorge Bridge, including a 5K road run, an 8 mile trail race and a 13.1 mile half marathon, plus a free kids Dinosaur Dash and a virtual race option.

Trail races on Philip S. Miller Park ridgelines include a family adventure run plus 5K, 10K, half marathon and 50K with chip timing and aid stations.

OUTLAST Denver is a six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, earn patches or a medal for laps, and can place on a national leaderboard.

A four-race trail series across city parks with increasing distances, chip timing, and cumulative awards for runners who complete all four events.

Multiple trail distances at Staunton State Park on October 10, 2026, from a steep 5K to a 50K ultramarathon, plus a 25K FishSlappers division that includes catching a trout; proceeds support conservation organizations.

A loop endurance event near Castle Rock, Colorado honoring two women with long lives. Choose **104 miles** or **52 miles** on a 3.25-mile loop, with solo and relay options plus camping, food trucks, and live music.

Indian Creek Trail Runs in Sedalia, Colorado on October 17, 2026 offers multiple trail and ultra distances through montane forests, aspen groves, red rock formations and prairie vistas with city views from several viewpoints.

Trail races in Palmer Park Colorado Springs offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on marked single track with city and Pikes Peak views.

Four trail races across Colorado Springs parks with increasing distances and chip-timed series awards for runners who complete all four events.

Methodist Mountain Ultra The Methodist Mountain Ultra (MMU) is a trail race set on the Methodist Mountain trail system near Salida, Colorado. It takes place at the northern end of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The event features two dista..

Single-loop trail races in Cañon City on October 24, 2026, from 10K to 50K, featuring Tunnel Drive, a climb to 7,109 ft, Royal Gorge views and well stocked aid stations.

Four trail races across Colorado Springs parks with increasing distances and chip-timed series awards for runners who complete all four events.

Experience 13.1 miles of singletrack trails and hills in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area. Enjoy custom medals and a post race pancake breakfast while competing for cash prizes in various categories.

VO2Max 3K OCR in Colorado Springs on Nov 7, 2026 features an indoor/outdoor 3K course with 15 to 20 obstacles and finisher medals and t shirts.

Trail races at Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center on November 8, 2026, with chip-timed 4-mile and untimed 2.5-mile courses on Columbine Trail; proceeds support Friends of Cheyenne Cañon and leashed pets are allowed on the trail.

Four trail races across Colorado Springs parks with increasing distances and chip-timed series awards for runners who complete all four events.

A winter trail event in Colorado Springs offering 50k, half marathon, and 10k courses that start at Bear Creek Regional Park. Trails include historic High Drive and Gold Camp Road with stocked aid stations and crew accessible points.