Trail Running calendar near Cripple Creek 2026-2027

Annual mountain trail events including 25K and 50K Fall runs with a Fishslapping division, plus the Colorado RUFA at Staunton State Park, scholarships, programs, and grants supporting access to the outdoors.

A two day trail festival at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, CO on October 3-4, 2026 offering races from 5K to 100K on mostly dirt singletrack with aid stations, drop bags at the Start/Finish, and specific crew and pacer rules.

Experience the scenic HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area with trail races for the whole family. Enjoy rolling hills and open views followed by a pancake breakfast and finisher medals for all participants in Littleton.

A fall trail event in Woodland Park, Colorado offering 50k and 10k courses that climb Lovell Gulch, loop Rampart Reservoir singletrack, and return to Merit Academy with multiple stocked aid stations.

Multiple race distances run near the Royal Gorge Bridge, including a 5K road run, an 8 mile trail race and a 13.1 mile half marathon, plus a free kids Dinosaur Dash and a virtual race option.

A multi-distance trail event on the Castle Rock ridgeline featuring a family obstacle run plus 5K, 10K, half marathon and 50K. Timing, aid stations, shirts and medals are provided and the course reaches about 6,700 feet.

A four-race trail series across city parks with increasing distances, chip timing, and cumulative awards for runners who complete all four events.

Trail races around Indian Creek Campground near Sedalia, CO offering 50-mile, 55k, 15-mile and 5-mile options on single-track montane trails with scenic red rock and aspen views, limited entries, aid stations and on-course support.

Urban trail races at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs on October 17, 2026 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K over single track and rocky bluffs with city and Pikes Peak views. Courses are marked and longer distances have staffed aid stations.

Trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park offering 5 miles or a two-lap 10 miles on single-track dirt. Registration includes park admission, a finisher meal and refreshments; 10 mile finishers receive a commemorative mug.

A four-race cross country series across Colorado Springs parks with increasing distances and varied trail surfaces. Online registration only; awards are based on completing all four races and chip time scoring.

Methodist Mountain Ultra The Methodist Mountain Ultra (MMU) is a trail race set on the Methodist Mountain trail system near Salida, Colorado. It takes place at the northern end of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The event features two dista..

Trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood CO offering 5 km, 15 km, a 5 plus 15 double, and a kids 1 km with a stuffed bear for finishers. Courses are mostly dirt, single and double track, and fully marked.

Trail ultraraces around Canon City, Colorado, with 10K, 35K, 50K and a single loop 35 mile course through Royal Gorge terrain. The route reaches about 7,109 feet and includes views of Pikes Peak and the highest bridge in the United States.

A four-race cross country series across Colorado Springs parks with increasing distances and varied trail surfaces. Online registration only; awards are based on completing all four races and chip time scoring.

Experience 13.1 miles of singletrack trails and hills in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area. Enjoy custom medals and a post race pancake breakfast while competing for cash prizes in various categories.

A four-race cross country series across Colorado Springs parks with increasing distances and varied trail surfaces. Online registration only; awards are based on completing all four races and chip time scoring.

A winter trail event in Colorado Springs offering 50k, a half marathon and a 10k, with routes that climb historic High Drive and follow sections of Gold Camp Road, plus multiple well stocked crew accessible aid stations including hot food o..

A four-race cross country series across Colorado Springs parks with increasing distances and varied trail surfaces. Online registration only; awards are based on completing all four races and chip time scoring.

A high-elevation trail event at Staunton State Park offering 50k, 16 mile and 8 mile options with a 250-runner field, park-and-ride logistics, and winter course contingencies.