Trail Running calendar near Carbondale 2026-2027

Experience a high alpine 50k through the Colorado Trail and Sawatch Range. This mountain course features a significant climb to 13,150 feet with panoramic views of the Arkansas River Valley and Mount Princeton.

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.

A trail race at Hartman Rocks near Gunnison, Colorado offering 50K, 28K and 15K across slickrock, singletrack and rolling terrain with wide mountain views. The event includes participant swag and partners supporting youth and womxn trail pr..

A point-to-point trail marathon and 30K in Colorado’s North Fork Valley that climbs to Inter-Ocean Pass and finishes in Paonia; proceeds fund Nature Connection summer camp scholarships.

Trail races on Emerald Mountain near Howelsen Hill offering a 12k about 7.75 miles and a 4 mile option over aspen-lined singletrack. Awards and series prizes are presented at Olympian Hall after the race.

Two trail race options starting and finishing at Camp 4 Coffee in Crested Butte South, on marked single track and dirt roads through the Gunnison National Forest; the event is fully self-supported.

A Halloween-themed 5K run or walk in Aspen that benefits the local animal shelter. Bring your pet in costume for a chance to win prizes. The timed race offers cash prizes for top finishers and includes festive activities.