Trail Running calendar near Colorado Springs 2025-2026

The Holy COW Trail Stampede is a trail running event held in Westminster, Colorado, featuring distances including a 5K and a 10-mile race. Participants enjoy a fun, community-focused atmosphere with a western theme, running through scenic trails near the Westminster Promenade Terrace. All runners re..

The Escape 5K Trail Run takes place at YMCA Camp Jackson in Rye, Colorado, offering participants a challenging 5K run or walk through rugged terrain with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The course features wild twists and turns, providing stunning views of Rye and an immersive experience in the S..

The Buena Vista Pack Burro Race will take place in Buena Vista on Sunday 10 August 2025. You can run between 7 and 13 miles.

The Cheyenne Mountain Run, held at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, offers three trail race distances: 5K, 10K, and a challenging 25K to the mountain summit. The 25K course features a 3,450-foot elevation gain, ascending via Talon, North Talon, and Dixon Trails to about 9,450 feet,..

The Westminster Night Trail in Westminster, Colorado, is a vibrant night trail running event held at Standley Lake. Celebrating its 12th year, it offers distances of 50K, 35K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, all on 100% packed dirt trails featuring a mix of single-track and bike paths. Runners experienc..

Staunton Rocks! Marathon & Half is a trail running event held at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado, featuring marathon (26.3 miles, 4,500 ft elevation gain) and half marathon (13.1 miles, 2,200 ft gain) distances. The course is predominantly singletrack (90%) with some dirt roads, set at high el..

The Bluffs 8K Trail Run is a challenging race held at Bluffs Regional Park in Lone Tree, Colorado. The course features rolling hills and beautiful views, with a mix of fine crushed gravel and some rugged, steep sections. The race starts and finishes near the Prairie Sky Park parking lot.Participants..

The Rock Hawk Trail Races take place at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, Colorado, featuring distances of 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The event is held on the scenic, rolling trails of Miller Park and the Ridgeline Trail systems, offering a course that is not overly technical but still challenging a..

The HRCA Wildcat Mountain Trail Races, held in Littleton, Colorado, offer a scenic and challenging trail running experience through the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. Participants can choose from a 10-mile or 10-kilometer course, both featuring 100% dirt trails with varied terrain and stunning mo..

Devil on the Divide is a challenging trail running event held in Empire, Colorado, featuring 50K and 22K point-to-point courses. Set against the stunning backdrop of Clear Creek County and the Continental Divide, the race offers breathtaking views and high-altitude terrain, with the 50K course reach..

The Cirque Series race at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, is a challenging 9.2-mile trail run with 2,411 feet of vertical gain, set in the scenic White River National Forest. Starting at 10,780 feet at Mountain Goat Plaza, the course ascends through diverse terrain including summer roads, singletrack hiki..

The Breckenridge Oktoberfest 5K will take place in Breckenridge from Friday 12 September 2025 to Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Pony Express Trail Run is a scenic trail race held at Rampart Reservoir near Woodland Park, Colorado, at elevations between 9,000 and 9,400 feet. Offering two distance options—8.5 miles and 16 miles—the course features rolling single-track dirt trails with rocky sections and exposed roots, inclu..

The Pikes Peak Marathon will take place in Manitou Springs on Sunday 21 September 2025. You can run 26 miles.

The West Line Winder is a scenic trail running event held in Buena Vista, Colorado, featuring two race distances: a 50K (30.6 miles) with 4,000 feet of ascent and a 30K (18.1 miles) with 2,080 feet of ascent. The courses traverse buttery singletrack trails, forest roads, and some paved sections, set..

The Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival, held near Westcliffe, Colorado, offers a rugged and scenic ultramarathon experience on the Rainbow Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Participants can choose from distances including 8-Mile, 27k, 50k, 50-Mile, 100k, and 100-Mile, all running along the wilde..

The 24 Hours of Palmer Lake is an endurance running event held in Palmer Lake, Colorado, featuring a 24-hour race on a scenic 0.82-mile loop course atop the Palmer Divide at 7,240 feet elevation. Surrounded by mountains, the race offers a community-driven atmosphere focused on pushing mental and phy..

The Sawatch Ascent 50k is a challenging high-alpine trail race held in Nathrop, Colorado, showcasing the stunning Sawatch Range. Covering 33 miles with 7,000 feet of vertical gain, the course features a mix of 26 miles of singletrack, paved, and gravel roads, including 12 miles on the Colorado Trail..

The 14er Fest 14K is a unique trail race held in Buena Vista, Colorado, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Covering 8.7 miles with over 500 feet of elevation gain, the course offers stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks, Arkansas River, and Buena Vista town. Runners start in the vendor village, t..

The Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races, held in Canon City, Colorado, offer a scenic and challenging running experience featuring three main events: a 5K road run, an 8-mile trail run, and a half marathon trail run. Each race includes the unique opportunity to cross the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge, the high..