Trail Running calendar near Como 2025-2026

The Above the Clouds Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Woodland Park, Colorado, known as the "City Above the Clouds." It features two race distances: a 50K ultra and a 10K run. The course showcases stunning Colorado fall colors and offers fast, flowing singletrack trails around Rampart..

Rocky’s Backyard Ultra is held at the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center in Estes Park, Colorado. Runners must complete 4.167 miles in under one hour each lap, with the field reduced to a single finisher as the race continues until no others remain. The course loops around the boundary of RMNP on..

The Bear Chase Race Endurance Festival occurs at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, offering 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K (plus the Baby Bear 10K). The mostly dirt, single-track course is described as fast by trail/ultra standards and rewards sweeping mountain views with c..

The Castle Rock Trail Festival / liveBIG Run is a trail running and walking event on the Ridgeline trail system in Castle Rock, using Philip S. Miller Park and Ridgeline Open Space. The event includes a family obstacle run for children ages 5 to 12 and longer trail races for adult participants. Par..

Suffer Better Fall Trail Runs take place at Staunton State Park, just off Highway 285 near Conifer, Colorado. The event offers four distances: 50K, 25K, a 25K FishSlappers edition, and a new 5K. The course showcases CO’s best trails—lovely, flowing singletrack with significant vertical gain (roughly..

Rubey Rescue Run is a 5K uphill trail race held in Aspen, Colorado. The course climbs Buttermilk Mountain, starting near the base at Buttermilk Mountain Lodge and gaining about 1,700 feet to the Cliff House, offering a timed competition and sweeping views of the Maroon Bells. Participants may run wi..

Boulder XC Series Meet 1 is a family-friendly cross-country event held at Valmont City Park (South) in Boulder, Colorado (5110 Valmont Rd). The meet offers three distances: 1K for younger runners, 3K for those up to 16, and a 5K open race, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. It’s the f..

Sage Burner Trail Race is held at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area in Gunnison, Colorado. The event date is Saturday, October 11, 2025. Distances offered include: 50K 28K 15K The event location features high desert terrain with sage brush and 360 degree views of the Maroon Bells, the San Juan Mounta..

Indian Creek Trail Runs, the oldest official race in the Human Potential Running Series, is held at Indian Creek Campground in Sedalia, Colorado. The 12th annual Fall Classic offers four distances — 5-Mile, 15-Mile, 55k, and 50-Mile — with a combined cap of 225 runners. Runners traverse seldom-used..

Bobcat Trail Race unfolds in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, offering four distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The urban trail event showcases rugged single-track through Palmer Park with city views and Pikes Peak as a backdrop. Atmosphere is a city-meets-wild trail celebration, run entirely within an..

The Great Trailhead Foot Race takes place at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, with 5- and 10-mile trail options. Runners tackle single-track and dirt trails in the shadow of Denver's skyline, with the 10-mile course as a double lap to the finish line party. Start and finish are at the Pel..

Bridge Burner Ultra is a scenic, late-season race based in Canon City, Colorado, offering multiple distances: 35 miles, 50K, 35K, and 10K. The single-loop course runs along the Arkansas River, through historic Tunnel Drive tunnels, and climbs to 7,109 feet for sweeping views of the Royal Gorge, Sang..

Beware The Bear Trail Races take place at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado. Organizers offer four options: a 5K, a 15K, a 5K+15K Double, and a Kids 1K. The mostly dirt courses feature single and double-track trails with short, steep climbs, rollers, and mixed terrain designed as a friendly..

The Colleen De Reuck XC Classic is a cross country running event held annually at Harlow Platts Community Park in Boulder, Colorado. Honoring renowned distance runner Colleen De Reuck, the race promotes health, fitness, and celebrates local Olympians, with 2025 honoring 2012 Olympic marathoner Yoshi..

The HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon is an annual 13.1-mile trail race held in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, featuring a scenic single-loop course through the Douglas County East/West trail and the Backcountry Wilderness Area. The race offers a challenging route on dirt, gravel, and singletrac..

Located in Colorado Springs’ North Cheyenne Cañon Park, the Canya Cañon Trail Race & Family Hike offers a 4-mile trail race along the Columbine Trail, starting at the Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center (2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd). The course follows the beloved Columbine Trail to the Powell parking l..

Louisville Trail Race in Louisville, Colorado returns for its 12th year, offering a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on scenic trails around Louisville and the Flat Irons. The mostly dirt courses pair gentle elevation with two longer climbs on the half, plus a shorter hill in the 10K and 5K, all out-and-b..

Colorado Cold Rush Ultra, held in Colorado Springs, offers 50K, half marathon, and 10K options. The race is billed as the "coolest" winter running event and features a route starting at Bear Creek Regional Park, climbing High Drive, and threading through tunnels from the Colorado gold rush along Gol..

Thumbs Up Vertical Challenge takes place in Estes Park, Colorado, on December 6, 2025. The race uses the Thumb Open Space trail, a 2km out-and-back course with 540 feet of vertical gain per lap. The route is 100% single-track with switchbacks, steps and steep rocks, offering views of Longs Peak, Mou..

The Sawmill Trail Runs take place at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado, under the Human Potential Running Series. The 8th annual event offers three distances: 50k, 16-Mile, and 8-Mile, with a combined cap of 250 runners. Start/finish is at the Ranch Hand Group Picnic Area, and the course is a sc..