Trail Running calendar near Colorado Springs 2026-2027

Experience the scenic HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area with trail races for the whole family. Enjoy rolling hills and open views followed by a pancake breakfast and finisher medals for all participants in Littleton.

A Woodland Park trail event featuring 50k and 10k options on singletrack and forest roads with views of Pikes Peak, stocked aid stations, and crew access for the 50k.

Multiple race distances run near the Royal Gorge Bridge, including a 5K road run, an 8 mile trail race and a 13.1 mile half marathon, plus a free kids Dinosaur Dash and a virtual race option.

A multi-distance trail event on the Castle Rock ridgeline featuring a family obstacle run plus 5K, 10K, half marathon and 50K. Timing, aid stations, shirts and medals are provided and the course reaches about 6,700 feet.

A four-race trail series across city parks with increasing distances, chip timing, and cumulative awards for runners who complete all four events.

A fall trail race at Staunton State Park offering 50K, 25K, a 25K FishSlappers division, and a steep 5K, run on runnable singletrack with aid stations and fundraising for land and water conservation.

Trail races at Indian Creek Campground near Sedalia, CO offering 50 mile, 55k, 15 mile and 5 mile routes through montane forest and red rock scenery with limited entries and defined time limits.

A set of trail races at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K courses with urban mountain views, marked single-track and aid station support on the longer distances.

Trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park offering 5 miles or a two-lap 10 miles on single-track dirt. Registration includes park admission, a finisher meal and refreshments; 10 mile finishers receive a commemorative mug.

A four-race trail series in Colorado Springs with distances that increase each round and varied terrain from grass fields to rocky single track. Chip timing is used and series awards require finishing all four races.

Methodist Mountain Ultra The Methodist Mountain Ultra (MMU) is a trail race set on the Methodist Mountain trail system near Salida, Colorado. It takes place at the northern end of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The event features two dista..

A single loop trail event in Cañon City with 35 mile and shorter options that follow the Arkansas River, climb to 7,109 feet for Royal Gorge and Pikes Peak views, and feature well stocked aid stations and crew access.

Trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood CO offering 5 km, 15 km, a 5 plus 15 double, and a kids 1 km with a stuffed bear for finishers. Courses are mostly dirt, single and double track, and fully marked.

A four-race trail series in Colorado Springs with distances that increase each round and varied terrain from grass fields to rocky single track. Chip timing is used and series awards require finishing all four races.

Experience 13.1 miles of singletrack trails and hills in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area. Enjoy custom medals and a post race pancake breakfast while competing for cash prizes in various categories.

A four-race trail series in Colorado Springs with distances that increase each round and varied terrain from grass fields to rocky single track. Chip timing is used and series awards require finishing all four races.

A late November trail event in Colorado Springs with 50k, half marathon and 10k options across historic High Drive and Gold Camp Road, staffed aid stations, and crew-accessible locations including warm food at Cheyenne Canon.

A four-race trail series in Colorado Springs with distances that increase each round and varied terrain from grass fields to rocky single track. Chip timing is used and series awards require finishing all four races.

A high-elevation trail event at Staunton State Park offering 50k, 16 mile and 8 mile options with a 250-runner field, park-and-ride logistics, and winter course contingencies.

Experience winter trail running at Cheyenne Mountain State Park with views of Pike's Peak. Choose from traditional race distances or unique timed events ranging from 6 to 15 hours across four scenic loops.