Trail Running calendar near Castle Rock 2026-2027

Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.

A load bearing endurance event at Staunton State Park on September 5, 2026. Routes range from 6.5 to 21.5 miles with loads from 10 to 40 lb and proceeds benefit the Special Forces Foundation.

A multi-distance running event in Longmont, Colorado on September 11-12, 2026, held on a 1.05-mile loop to commemorate 9/11. Races include a 100-mile option with a 30-hour cutoff, on-site aid, finisher awards, and virtual participant option..

A longstanding Nederland, Colorado running event offering a 5K road run, a 10K trail, and a trail half marathon, with family-friendly features, on-leash dogs allowed in the 5K, and costume encouragement.

A one day trail running festival at YMCA of the Rockies in Granby, Colorado on September 12, 2026 featuring 50K, 33K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on dirt and grass trails with loop formats, aid stations, drop bag access and on site lodging an..

Mountain trail races in Empire, Colorado on September 12, 2026 offering 50K and 22K point-to-point dirt courses with significant elevation gain; prior ultra experience is required for the 50K.

Trail Sisters Women's Half Marathon and 10K in Buena Vista, Colorado, feature trail courses through sagebrush and ponderosa pines with views of the Collegiate Peaks, and offer both group and solo participation options.

Trail races of 10 and 5 miles on North Table Mountain in Golden, Colorado on September 19, 2026. Organized by BeyondHome to raise funds for families moving from homelessness to self sufficiency.

A 13.3 mile mountain race from Manitou Springs to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak, gaining about 7,800 feet on the historic Barr Trail. The 2026 Ascent uses wave placement based on estimated times and invites elite competitors.

Experience a 26.2 mile mountain run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back. This historic event features over 7800 feet of elevation gain and a 10 hour time limit.

A day of youth and adult cross country races in Aurora, Colorado on September 20, 2026, featuring grass courses with small undulations, a creek crossing, and bale jumps; distances run from 2k youth races up to a 5k open race.

The 18th Annual Be Ovary Aware 5K run and 3K walk in Colorado Springs benefits Sue's Gift to support people with gynecologic cancer. The flat course follows Fountain Creek and includes fundraising options and event-day activities.

Experience desert style single track and forest roads with views of the Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista. Choose between 50k or 30k distances as part of the multi sport 14er Fest.

Tough Mudder Colorado takes place at Fort Carson on September 26, 2026. Runners can choose a 15K with 20+ obstacles or a 5K with 12+ obstacles, with spectator and group options available.

A 24-hour endurance race on a 0.82 mile loop atop the Palmer Divide in Palmer Lake, CO. Top three awards and onsite buckles for the first 100-mile finishers; $5 from each registration supports local parks.

A two-day trail and bike event in Estes Park featuring 31-mile bike and run options, a 15-mile heavy half, and a 62-mile duathlon, with rugged trails, significant climbs, and aid stations supporting competitors.

A *5K* trail run on Town of Breckenridge Trails that finishes at Blue River Plaza on Main Street during Breckenridge Oktoberfest. Field limited to 300 runners; first 250 registrants receive a long-sleeve technical tee and 21+ entrants get a..

OUTLAST Colorado Springs is a 6 hour trail challenge with a 5K lap every hour for six rounds. Patches and a medal are awarded for laps completed and finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top times.

A high alpine 50k near Nathrop Colorado that follows the Colorado Trail, reaches about 13,100 ft, and covers roughly 33 miles with 7,000 ft of ascent. The race is organized by Freestone Endurance on permitted public lands.

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.