Trail Running calendar near Cripple Creek 2026-2027

A summer mountain trail race in Manitou Springs, Colorado, covering *12.6 miles* up Barr Trail to Barr Camp and back. The event is run under a Pike National Forest permit and is part of the Garden to Peak Challenge.

A three day, fully supported trail running stage race in Leadville, Colorado that crosses the Continental Divide between Hope Pass and Red Cliff. Offers a 51 mile Full Pint and a 35 mile Half Pint with a field limited to 500 runners.

Pikes Peak Ultra in Colorado Springs features 20K, 30K, 50K and 50 mile trail courses from Bear Creek Regional Park with substantial elevation change, cupless aid stations, and published maps and GPX files for each distance.

A 10 mile trail race at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado on July 25, 2026. The event lists water refilling at start and finish, no on course aid stations, and vendor tents and refreshments for spectators.

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.

A single 200 mile loop in Summit County Colorado at sustained high altitude, capped at 75 runners, with about 40,000 feet of climbing, multiple aid and sleep stations, live GPS tracking, and a multiyear deferral policy.

STRS #4 - Tom's Baby on July 29, 2026 takes place at Tom's Baby Trailhead in Breckenridge, CO, offering short and long course entries with adult, youth, and non-binary categories and published entry fees.

Experience high elevation trail running in the mountains of Fairplay Colorado. This event offers three distances ranging from a half marathon on forest roads to technical ultramarathons through remote wilderness terrain.

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs offers two uphill out and back races on mixed dirt and paved roads, with steep sections and an aid station on the 10k. Both races start and finish at Courtney Riley Cooper Park.

Experience a Colorado tradition at the Buena Vista Pack Burro Race. Choose between 13.1 or 7.3 mile courses and compete either with a burro team or as a solo runner in this historic mountain event.

Trail races on Frisco Peninsula offering 5k, 10k and a half marathon with single track and lakeshore finishes, marked courses and aid stations on the longer distances. Awards by overall and age categories and a post race plaza gathering.

Historic pack burro race in Leadville, Colorado at over 10,000 feet, with a long out and back of about 21 miles toward Mosquito Pass and a shorter 6 to 8 mile course. Teams pair one runner with one burro.

Experience the first ever trail race through the iconic red rocks of Roxborough State Park. Tackle 50 miles or 50k of technical singletrack and high country terrain before enjoying a finish line celebration with food trucks and local brew.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

A trail race at Standley Lake in Westminster, Colorado offering 50K, 35K, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on packed dirt trails with lake and Front Range views. The event includes on-site music, drop bag areas, and live split tracking.

Summit Grays and Torreys Peaks in this 8.8 mile Colorado endurance event. Participants must carry a 20lb dry load while tackling 4,101 feet of elevation gain.

A high altitude 100 mile out and back ultramarathon around Leadville Colorado, with over 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a high point at Hope Pass. Aid stations, drop bag locations, and pacers are part of the race structure.

Experience the high-altitude scenery of Leadville on this 10K course, which follows the first and final miles of the famous LT100 Run. With a single aid station and awards for top finishers, it's a classic mountain run. Registration is open..

Experience high altitude trail running through the scenic singletrack and historic landmarks of Staunton State Park. Choose between a full or half marathon featuring sweeping mountain views and a festive post-race meal.

Trail half marathon in Evergreen, Colorado on August 22, 2026. The 11 mile course gains over 1,300 feet, tops out just under 9,000 feet, and runs through Elk Meadow and Too Long Trail from Buchanan Park Recreation Center.