Trail Running calendar near Colorado Springs 2026-2027

A professional pack burro race in Cripple Creek on June 28, 2026, held within the Donkey Derby Days festival. The 6 mile course features chip timing, staffed checkpoints, cash prizes, and family activities at the start and finish.

Community outdoor event in Golden offering a 12 mile bike ride, a 5 mile hike, and a 10 mile run at South Table Mountain. Participants must sign a Latinos Outdoors waiver and bring appropriate gear.

A high altitude trail running event in Como and Grant, Colorado offering ultras and shorter trail distances across alpine meadows, single track and historic mining terrain, with aid stations, drop bag options, crew and pacer rules.

The STRS Horseshoe Gulch Grind will take place in Breckenridge on Wednesday 15 July 2026.

A 100 mile loop through Colorado's Sawatch Range, the High Lonesome 100 covers about 23,300 feet of climb, includes 27 miles of the Continental Divide Trail and 35 miles of the Colorado Trail, and provides detailed maps and aid stations.

A two day festival in Centennial Park, Cañon City on July 17–18, 2026 featuring whitewater competitions and land based events. The program includes running and mountain bike races, raft rodeo, SUP activities, cardboard boat races and a ween..

A three day 120 miles trail running event near Buena Vista Colorado using charity bibs that require a minimum $2,000 fundraising commitment. Successful fundraisers receive a registration code and donations are final and distributed in Decem..

A community trail event at JCC Ranch Camp on Saturday July 18 offering 5k and 10k trail options, sliding scale entry, on course water and clinic support, plus post-race tie dye and craft activities for finishers.

Experience a historic mountain run on Pikes Peak climbing to an altitude of 10,200 feet. This 12.6 mile trail race features a 3,630 foot vertical gain through the scenic landscapes of Manitou Springs.

A trail ultramarathon in Colorado Springs with 20K, 30K, 50K and 50 mile options that start and finish at Bear Creek Regional Park. Courses use local granite trails, include high elevation sections, and operate cupless aid stations.

Held July 25, 2026 in Conifer, Colorado, the Elevation Run/Walk offers a 10K, a USATF certified 5K and a 2 mile fun run while raising funds for local school boosters and leading into the Elevation Celebration festival with music and vendors..

A combined national high school trail championship and a citizens race on the Salida Mountain Trails in Salida, Colorado on July 25, 2026. The 5.4 mile singletrack course includes steep climbs, switchbacks and a high point near 7,558 ft.

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.

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..

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs offers two uphill out and back races on mixed dirt and paved roads, with steep sections and an aid station on the 10k. Both races start and finish at Courtney Riley Cooper Park.

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.

Trail run at Rampart Reservoir with 8 mile and 16 mile options on single track and rocky sections. Entry is limited to 150 and registration closes August 5, 2026.

Trail ultras from Roxborough State Park to Sharptail Trailhead featuring sustained climbs, technical singletrack, and a long runnable finish, with full aid support and an emphasis on land stewardship.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

Westminster Trail Race at Standley Lake on August 15, 2026 offers five distances from 5K to 50K on 100% dirt trails with out and back course formats, elevation gain, on course support, and parking at Wayne Carle Middle School.