Trail Running calendar near Creede 2025-2026

The Grand Traverse Mountain Run is a 40-mile, point-to-point ultra from Crested Butte to Aspen, Colorado, climbing the Elk Mountains with more than 6,000 feet of elevation gain. It follows the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski race route and is run as a fundraising event for Crested Butte Nordic. The c..

The Sneffels Round, organized by Sky Pilots Endurance Navigators, is a free mountaineering endurance challenge based in Ouray, Colorado. Participants race the 100-hour clock by building their own route through roughly 39 peaks, including Mt. Sneffels, with several elective options that let finishers..

Creede Mountain Run, held in Creede, Colorado, offers four distances: 2 miles, 12 miles, 22 miles, and 50K. The race begins in the historic mining town and climbs Willow Creek, passing old mines perched on vertical cliffs near the Black Pitch. The 12-mile course completes the Bachelor Loop, while th..

52nd Annual Imogene Pass Run takes place in Telluride, Colorado. The challenging mountain race runs from Telluride over Imogene Pass to a finish in Telluride, with aid stations along the way. The course includes a summit at mile 10 and a Tunnel Station at mile 15.5, and organizers describe it as an..

Blisters & Brews is a 5k fundraiser race held in Telluride, designed for attendees of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival to enjoy a morning of exercise before the festivities begin. The event supports the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program and features a scenic route that includes views of Bridal V..

The Ouray 50 Mile Endurance Run, held in Ouray, Colorado, is a challenging mountain ultramarathon featuring approximately 23,582 feet of elevation gain. Known for its technical and demanding trails, the course is set nearly two miles above sea level amidst stunning mountain scenery. The race is desi..

The Mountain Marmot Trail Run, presented by Durango Running Company, is a challenging 12-mile trail race held at Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado. The course features a steady climb of about 1,800 feet from the base to the top of Lift 8, followed by a downhill return, showcasing stunning single..

Ouray Mountain Trail Run takes place in Ouray, Colorado, on September 20, 2025, and covers 13 miles of mountainous terrain, starting and finishing at Fellin Park. A fundraiser for Ouray School, it’s hosted by PATT and the HS Outdoor Education Class to support student trips to Moab, Denver, Washingto..

Crested Butte Ultra, in Crested Butte, Colorado, features 50 Miler, 55K, and 35K formats. Runners traverse the Gunnison National Forest on single-track trails through mountain meadows and up to high ridges for wide-open vistas of wildflowers, mountain backdrops, and fall foliage. The event aims to f..

Deep Creek Trail Half Marathon is a roughly 13-mile trail race in Telluride, Colorado. The course starts at the beginning of Last Dollar Road near the Telluride Airport, runs to the Deep Creek Corral, then climbs into Aspen-filled woods and follows the Deep Creek Trail back to Telluride. The mostly..

The McGinn Memorial Cross Country Challenge is held annually at Reservoir Hill in downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This event features middle school and high school races, with courses running 3 kilometers for middle schoolers and 5 kilometers for high schoolers. The terrain includes a mix of hill..

Pagosa Mountain Chile Cha Cha Trail Races in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, offers 5K and 10K trail options on a fresh course at Cloman Park, just minutes from downtown. The gentle, low-elevation loop winds through Ponderosa Pine with clear views of the San Juan Mountains and Pagosa Peak, making it suita..

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..

Set in Colorado’s North Fork Valley, the West Elk Challenge is a 26.2‑mile point‑to‑point trail marathon through fall colors. The course starts at Crawford Reservoir State Park, travels past Needle Rock, then ascends into Gunnison National Forest on Mt. Lamborn’s slopes, topping Inter-Ocean Pass at..

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Sage Burner Trail Race takes place at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area in Gunnison, Colorado. Runners choose from 50K, 28K, and 15K distances through sagebrush hills, technical slickrock, smooth singletrack and fast doubletrack. The course features rolling hills and punc..

Gothic Mountain Tour takes place in Crested Butte, Colorado. It features two ski races: a 23.5-mile competitive course and a 17.85-mile recreational route around Gothic Mountain, finishing on the Crested Butte Nordic trail system at the Magic Meadows Yurt. The course begins in Crested Butte (competi..

The 21st Annual Run Through Time Trail Marathon and Half Marathon takes place in Salida, Colorado. It offers a Trail Marathon, a Trail Half Marathon, and a 2 Mile Run, plus a free kids’ 400-meter dash in Riverside Park. Courses run on the Arkansas Hills Trail System—dirt/jeep roads and narrow, hilly..

San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run is a 50-mile ultramarathon set for June 20, 2026. The event uses a lottery-based entry with a cap of 300 runners; registration runs from January 15 to January 31. Lottery entrants are charged and confirmed, while additional applicants go to a waitlist and are not charge..

The John Cappis is a challenging endurance peakbagging event held near Silverton, Colorado, featuring a roughly 50k course with about 19,000 feet of elevation gain. Participants summit multiple peaks in the rugged San Juan Mountains, navigating an unmarked, mostly off-trail route with elevations ran..