Trail Running calendar near Denver 2026-2027

Trail races of 16 mile and 8 mile take place at Rampart Reservoir near Woodland Park, Colorado. Pre registration is required and parking is on USFS Roads 950 and 951 with about a quarter mile walk to the start.

A traditional pack burro race at 10,200 ft in Leadville, Colorado on August 9, 2026. Teams of a runner and a burro follow marked mountain routes over historic mining trails with long and shorter course options and strict animal welfare rule..

Experience a focused trail run through the hills of Lory State Park with 1,700 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy a post-race social with pizza and beer in a scenic outdoor setting limited to 100 participants.

A four‑race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k, 10k and 12k courses with varied elevation. Series and per-race registration, post-race food and drinks, and end-of-series awards for top points scorers.

The Summit Trail Running Series will take place in Frisco on Wednesday 12 August 2026.

A multi-distance race at Boulder Reservoir, Colorado, featuring a mostly dirt and trail course with about 200 feet of elevation gain and views of the reservoir and the Rocky Mountains.

Trail ultras from Roxborough State Park to Sharptail Trailhead featuring sustained climbs, technical singletrack, and a long runnable finish, with full aid support and an emphasis on land stewardship.

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 multi-distance trail event at Standley Lake in Westminster, Colorado featuring 50K, 35K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on packed dirt trails with aid stations, drop bag access, parking at Wayne Carle Middle School and lakeside views of the Fr..

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.

The Leadville Trail 10K Run on August 16, 2026 is a 10 km out and back that uses the opening and closing sections of the LT100 Run course at high elevation, with one aid station at the turnaround and age group and overall awards.

Experience a hilly 5k trail race through the scenic Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in this midweek summer series event.

A four‑race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k, 10k and 12k courses with varied elevation. Series and per-race registration, post-race food and drinks, and end-of-series awards for top points scorers.

A 60 hour endurance challenge at Snow Mountain Ranch where runners repeat a 10 mile trail loop to reach milestone distances. Entry includes lodging, meals, training and recovery services.

A 100 mile out and back ultramarathon in the Colorado Rockies on August 22, 2026, featuring roughly 15,492 feet of elevation gain and a peak near 12,500 feet at Hope Pass. The route has 11 aid stations, designated crew access points, and be..

Experience a high altitude trail run through the Rocky Mountains on 100 percent unpaved roads and trails. This dog friendly event in Fraser supports children facing cancer through the Shining Stars Foundation.

A trail race at Staunton State Park offering 26.3 mile and 13.1 mile courses over mostly singletrack with significant elevation gain, well marked trails, capped fields, and fully stocked aid stations.

A half marathon trail race in Evergreen, CO that reaches the summit of Bergen Peak. Organized by the local parks district, the event includes vendor tents, refreshments, a cup-free policy and course marshals.

Experience a fast and flat 12k trail race through the scenic Valley Trails of Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in Bellvue.

Rock Hawk Trail Races on August 29, 2026 in Castle Rock, Colorado offers 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on rolling singletrack with cup-free aid stations, chip timing, finish-line photos, drop bags, and live split tracking.