Trail Running calendar near Crested Butte 2025-2026

Push your limits at the 12 Hours of Sunlight in Glenwood Springs, a 12 hour skin up and ski down endurance challenge on 1.3 mile laps with huge vertical gain per lap. Teams and individuals enjoy fuel stations, post race food and gear prizes..

Gothic Mountain Tour is a scenic Nordic ski fundraiser in Crested Butte on Feb 15, 2026 supporting Crested Butte Nordic. Choose 23.5 miles competitive or 17.85 miles recreational and finish at the Magic Meadows Yurt.

Run Through Time in Salida Colorado offers marathon, half, 2 mile and kids 400 meter races on scenic high altitude Arkansas Hills trails. Limited fields, single track terrain and custom race socks make for a memorable spring trail day.

Take on the Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista, Colorado on May 2, 2026, a rugged mountain course along the Arkansas River. Choose 25 miles or 50 miles and tackle big elevation changes on scenic single track and jeep trails.

Race the Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra in Fellin Park on May 16, 2026. Complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the rest, with scenic river walk views and supportive aid station service.

San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run is an ultramarathon scheduled for June 20, 2026. The event features a 50-mile course, with a dedicated course info page and an alternate course option, underscoring a challenging yet community-focused atmospher..

Run high alpine trails above Leadville, Colorado on June 27, 2026, with a rugged marathon and a shorter Heavy Half reaching Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. Expect old mining roads, stunning mountain views and a true high country challenge.

Race in the Clouds at Alma Cemetery Meadow is a high country weekend of mountain bike, trail and off road duathlon racing at 10,600 feet. Multiple distances, youth events and on site camping create a true alpine festival vibe.

High altitude trail running in Como, Colorado on July 10 and 11, 2026 with distances from 10 mile to 100 mile through alpine meadows, old mining sites and rugged single track. Expect big climbs, remote aid and sweeping mountain views.

Experience Leadville's Silver Rush weekend in July 2026 with a rugged 50 mile out and back, a 15 mile option and a juniors 5K, plus a combined run and bike challenge. Enjoy high alpine views, big elevation and well stocked aid.

Grin & Bear It in Crested Butte serves up high alpine singletrack with a scenic but demanding 25 km loop for runners and bikers plus a faster 15 km out and back. Expect big climbs, technical descents, limited aid and stunning mountain views..

High Lonesome 100 is a rugged 100 mile mountain loop in Colorado, crossing five alpine passes and sections of the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail. Mid July racing delivers big climbs, sweeping alpine views, and a true endurance test.

Ouray 100 is a 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in the San Juan Mountains on July 17 2026, with 14 climbs and a final ascent to the Bridge of Heaven. Finish at Fellin Park by the hot springs and earn a belt buckle.

Three days of high alpine trail running around Leadville, Colorado crossing the continental divide from Hope Pass to Red Cliff with stunning fourteener views. Choose Full Pint or Half Pint stages, enjoy on site camp life with live bands, sh..

Take on the Summit 200, a breathtaking 200 mile loop around Summit County, Colorado that climbs above 12,700 feet and delivers about 40,000 feet of gain. Expect remote high altitude single track, sparse aid and an epic endurance challenge.

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay Colorado offers 50 mile, 50k and half marathon courses across technical singletrack and alpine roads averaging over 10,600 ft. Expect sweeping mountain views, tough terrain and variable August weather.

Take on Aspen Backcountry with 50K, marathon or heavy half routes from Rio Grande Park, mostly on scenic dirt trails and high alpine terrain. After the finish enjoy the Duck Derby festival with live music, food and local vendors.

High Five 100 is a self guided mountain challenge from Lake City, Colorado: roughly 90 to 105 miles with about 40,000 ft of climbing and summiting five 14ers. Finish the unmarked route within 48 hours; registration opens January 1, 2026.

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, Colorado is a scenic 5k, 10k and half marathon on single track and dirt roads with views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range and a lakeshore finish. The half gets new single track in 2026.

The Leadville Trail 100 Run is a legendary 100 mile ultramarathon in the Colorado Rockies that tests runners at high altitude with climbs to Hope Pass and sweeping mountain trails. Iconic belt buckles await finishers who make the 25 or 30 h..