Trail Running calendar near Creede 2026-2027

Join the Gothic Mountain Tour in Crested Butte, a fundraising Nordic ski with competitive 23.5 miles and recreational 17.85 miles options. Limited to 200 skiers, enjoy alpine scenery and a festive finish at Magic Meadows Yurt.

A freestyle cross-country ski race at Durango Nordic Ski Club with big climbs, mountain views, and groomed snow. Multiple distances are offered and the event serves as the grand finale of the Salomon Southwest Nordic Race Series.

Join Uncle Clyde's Run & Slide at Purgatory Resort in Durango on Feb 28 for a fun team relay where pairs sprint up the tubing hill, slide down and tag off for 60 or 90 minute races. Costumes, cold weather gear and big laughs encouraged.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 2 mile run in Salida, CO on March 14, 2026. Courses use dirt roads and narrow single track at elevations from 7000 to 9000 feet, with awards, race socks, and a 500 person combined cap.

Celebrate Earth Day in Durango with a scenic 5K along the Animas River Trail starting and finishing at Rotary Park. This zero waste run supports Compañeros and pairs perfectly with the town's Earth Day parade and festival.

Experience a scenic 14 mile loop around Vallecito Reservoir at the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon in Bayfield, Colorado on May 16, 2026. Limited to 250 runners, this fundraiser features varied terrain, pro timing, and a cupless, low imp..

A 50 mile high-country trail ultramarathon in Lake City, Colorado held near the summer solstice, limited to 300 runners with lottery registration and multiple marked creek-crossing route options.

A mountaineering peakbagging route near Silverton, Colorado, with an unmarked, mostly off-trail course of about 50k and 19,000 ft of gain. Entry is limited to club members with solid mountain experience and support is minimal.

A 100 mile clockwise loop through the San Juan Mountains around Silverton and nearby towns, run on 4WD roads, dirt trails and cross country. The course includes about 66,394 feet of elevation change and reaches over 14,000 feet.

A historic Crested Butte trail event on July 11 2026 offering a 25 km loop, a 15 km out and back, and a mountain bike route with alpine climbs, a Green Lake checkpoint, limited aid, and a required minimum water carry.

A 100 mile trail ultramarathon in Ouray, Colorado with about 41,862 feet of gain, required volunteer service or a $100 opt out, mandatory SPOT tracking, and cash awards subject to drug testing.

A high elevation 100 mile loop trail race in Colorado held July 17-18, 2026, covering roughly 23,500 feet of ascent. The route follows sections of the Continental Divide Trail and Colorado Trail, crosses five alpine passes, and passes two g..

Mountain trail races in Silverton, Colorado follow the Alpine Loop with 50K, marathon and 8-mile options through historic mining towns and high alpine terrain. Courses feature substantial elevation gain, aid stations, drop bag access, and c..

A mountain run in Silverton with two distances, a jeep road climb from 9,318 to 13,066 feet and a final summit scramble. The event is cupless, has aid stations on course, a six hour time limit, and a Mountain Duo option.

An ultra running event in Creede offering 50 mile and 100 mile courses across the San Isabel and Rio Grande National Forests over two days, organized by Tempest Adventures under a USDA Forest Service permit.

High-alpine loop races in Telluride offering a 30 K with about 5,800 ft gain and a 10-mile with about 3,500 ft gain, featuring alpine meadows, canyon ascent and ski-resort singletrack with a high point near 13,000 ft.

A 15 mile mountain trail race in Hesperus, Colorado, gaining about 3,100 feet and topping out near 12,200 feet at Kennebec Pass. This non profit event benefits La Plata County Search and Rescue and is limited to 150 runners.

A self directed mountain 100 mile route from and back to Lake City with 24 required points, an estimated 90 to 105 mile practical route, and a 48 hour cutoff.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon around Durango, Colorado, run at high elevation with roughly 20,000 feet of climbing and a 38 hour cutoff. Registration opens March 15, 2026.

A technical mountain race above Telluride, Colorado offering five route options from a hill climb to a 65-mile course, featuring exposed ridgelines and sections above 13,000 ft where experience and self-reliance are required.