Trail Running calendar near Carbondale 2026-2027

A historic uphill trail race on Vail Mountain covering about 12.2K (7.6 miles) with 2,128 ft of gain, three aid stations, on-course hydration and a Mid-Vail finish with awards by age group.

Experience high altitude trail running through historic Colorado ghost towns and mines at over 10000 feet. Choose from distances ranging from 10 miles to 100 miles in the scenic South Park Valley.

Trail running and mountain biking near Crested Butte with 15 km and 25 km options. Courses include alpine climbs to near 11,000 ft, limited aid stations, and non traditional prize drawings.

A high-altitude 50-mile out-and-back on dirt roads through Leadville’s historic mining district, with 7,503 feet of gain, seven aid stations, and LT100 qualifier coins available to finishers.

Experience the STRS Horseshoe Gulch Grind in Breckenridge with short and long course options. This trail event offers categories for adults and youth starting from the Blair Witch Trailhead.

A 100 mile loop in Colorado’s Sawatch Range, the High Lonesome 100 covers about 23,300 feet of elevation gain and includes long sections on the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail with a 37 hour cutoff.

Trail races of 5K and 15K on July 18, 2026 at Powderhorn Mountain Resort featuring climbs on the Stagecoach Trail and a finish at the Flattop Flyer. Registration includes resort entry, shirt, finisher item, post race food and a lift pass.

A summer trail event on Spring Creek offering a 9.5 mile scenic loop and a 5k out and back. The longer course features steep early climbs, multiple stream crossings, one stocked aid station, and a cupless finish.

Experience the mountain trails of Aspen Snowmass with three distinct race distances. Runners can choose between a 50K trek across four mountains a 25K trail run or a 10K course starting from the Elk Camp Gondola.

High-altitude trail races on Vail Mountain offering 10K and 5K courses that start near Gondola One, feature singletrack and gravel sections, on-course aid stations, post-race refreshments, and age-group awards.

TransRockies Run is a three day stage race in Moab, Utah on July 19 to 21, 2026, offering two distance options called Half Pint and Full Pint along with a race guide and supporting event information.

Trail ultramarathons on Colorado's Grand Mesa with three distances, mountain single track, alpine scenery, camping options, awards, and post race food and beer.

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.

A single 200 mile loop around Summit County, Colorado, running above 9,000 feet with roughly 40,000 feet of climbing. Field capped at 75 runners, live GPS tracking provided, and a multi tier deferral policy with no refunds.

STRS #4 - Tom's Baby on July 29, 2026 takes place at Tom's Baby Trailhead in Breckenridge, CO, offering short and long course entries with adult, youth, and non-binary categories and published entry fees.

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay, CO offers 50 mile, 50k and half marathon courses at high elevation with technical trails and forest roads. The event includes stocked aid stations, a finisher medal, drop down options and a 16 hour tim..

A multi-distance trail running event in Aspen, Colorado, held on mostly dirt trails with substantial elevation gain. The race centers at Rio Grande Park and takes place alongside a park festival that includes live music and food.

A mountain trail race in Vail on August 1, 2026 featuring an uphill 6.9 km course with about 2,013 feet of gain, singletrack and doubletrack terrain, an aid station, post race refreshments, awards and a raffle.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

A two day untimed trail event at New Belgium Ranger Station in Snowmass Village offering 3.76k, 5k and 10k distances. Completing all three earns the 18.76k Challenge medal; the event includes a free craft brew, medals, music, food, and vend..