Trail Running calendar near Carbondale 2025-2026

Ski around Gothic Mountain at the Gothic Mountain Tour in Crested Butte on Feb 15, 2026. Choose a 23.5 mile competitive or 17.85 mile recreational course and support Crested Butte Nordic in this intimate 200 person fundraiser.

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.

Tackle scenic single track on the slopes of Mt Sopris near Carbondale, Colorado with point to point 10 mile and 25k races finishing at Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt. Expect steep climbs, flowing descents and lively trail festival energy.

Join the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista on May 24, 2026 for marathon, half marathon or 9K during Memorial Day weekend and CKS Paddlefest. Scenic start at South Main Town Square and proceeds support local conservation and community groups.

Join Pyro's Push It Up River Trail Run on Memorial Day in New Castle for a scenic riverside challenge that honors a fallen hero. Choose a family friendly 3.5 km or a hill testing 7.7 km onsite or run virtually from anywhere.

Race in the Clouds Alma Dirt Festival runs June 25 to 28, 2026 in Alma, Colorado at 10,600 ft. Mountain biking, trail runs, an off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping offer high country climbs and single track thrills.

Run the Life Time Leadville Trail Marathon or Heavy Half on June 27, 2026, tackling high alpine singletrack and dirt roads through historic mining country up to Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. Expect a challenging, possibly snowy race with fu..

High Trails Trail Running Retreat in Buena Vista Colorado, July 9 to 12, 2026 offers guided trail outings of 10 to 20 miles and a possible group ascent of Hope Pass. Expect coaching, shared meals, and stunning mountain views.

Tackle high alpine trails above 10,000 ft at the Silverheels Trail Runs in Como, Colorado, July 10 to 11, 2026. Choose distances from the 100 Mile ultra to shorter options and run single track, fire roads and scenic historic mining country.

Grin & Bear It is an annual Crested Butte trail event featuring a challenging 25 km loop, a 15 km out and back, and a mountain bike route through high alpine terrain and big climbs. Registration opens December 1, 2025.

Join the Life Time Silver Rush 50 Run in Leadville for a high alpine 50 mile out and back plus 15 mile and 5K juniors. With seven aid stations and Leadville Trail 100 Run qualifier spots, this is a true mountain challenge.

High Lonesome 100 is a rugged 100 mile mountain loop in Colorado, crossing five alpine passes and sections of the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail. Mid July racing delivers big climbs, sweeping alpine views, and a true endurance test.

Run a three day stage race across the Continental Divide from Hope Pass to Red Cliff in the Colorado Rockies. Fully supported camps with live bands, mobile showers and on site massage, plus a capped field of 500, make this a high alpine adv..

Run the trails atop Colorado's Grand Mesa on July 25, 2026 with distances from 30K to 50 miles. Revel in alpine meadows, lakes and technical singletrack, then relax with weekend camping, post race food, beer and finisher awards.

The Summit 200 is a 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado that climbs into high alpine single track above 12,700 feet. Capped at 100 runners and requiring a prior 100 mile finish, it is a remote, high altitude test of endurance.

Experience high alpine trails above 10,600 feet at the Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay Colorado on August 1, 2026. Choose from half marathon, 50k or 50 mile distances for a rugged, scenic challenge.

Take on the Aspen Backcountry on August 1 in Rio Grande Park with three distances from a 50K to a hearty half marathon over rugged alpine trails and big elevation gain. Celebrate at the finish festival with live music, food trucks and famil..

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, CO features 5K to half marathon routes on the scenic Frisco Peninsula with lakeshore finishes and reservoir views. Finishers receive a gift and an afterparty with food, music and beer for 21+.

Emerald Mountain Epic in Steamboat Springs on August 8 and 9, 2026 is a two day mountain bike and trail running weekend on scenic singletrack dirt trails. Race marathon, half or bike distances with a limited field of 500 per day.

Take on the iconic Leadville Trail 100 Run, a 100 mile ultramarathon through the Colorado Rockies that climbs to Hope Pass and delivers breathtaking high altitude views. A true test of endurance and grit.