Trail Running calendar near Downtown 2025-2026

Run the Kokopelli XC Invitational in Colorado Springs, featuring youth races and a competitive 5 km Open and Masters race. Part of the Colorado Long Distance Grand Prix Series with a $10,000 prize purse and club championship.

Take on the 17th annual HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon in Lone Tree, Colorado on November 8, 2025. Enjoy a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Highlands Ranch backcountry with classic November conditions, plus a pancake breakfast..

BINGO! Trail Party at May Farms in Byers CO is a looped trail party on a working farm with zero pavement and a friendly community vibe. Run loops, pull bingo chips to tally distances up to 54 miles with a main aid station and camping.

Enjoy a scenic 4 mile trail race and family hike through North Cheyenne Cañon in Colorado Springs, starting at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Proceeds support Friends of Cheyenne Cañon, leashed dogs welcome, awards for top finishers a..

Take on the Colorado Cold Rush Ultra in Colorado Springs on Nov 22, 2025 with 50k, half marathon or 10k on scenic Bear Creek and High Drive trails. Runners get a race shirt, BOCO beanie, personalized bib, finisher award and post race food.

Test yourself on high elevation winter trails at Staunton State Park with 50k, 16 mile, and 8 mile distances. Limited to 250 runners, this December race offers hearty aid stations and a unique finisher award for all finishers.

Run winter trails at Cheyenne Mountain State Park across a two day weekend with timed 6 hour and 15 hour ultras plus 10k, half marathon and 20 mile options. Start and finish at Swift Puma Campground amid rugged climbs and variable February..

Join the 21st Run Through Time in Salida, Colorado on March 14, 2026 for scenic high elevation trail races: marathon, half, and 2 mile. All registered runners get custom socks and proceeds benefit local trails and search and rescue.

Run scenic singletrack at the Rattler Trail Race in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, with options from 5K to 50K that pass sandstone bluffs and offer Pikes Peak views. Technical but rewarding trails suit a range of abilities.

Mountain Ridge Trail Race in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on April 18, 2026 offers 5K to 21 mile routes on scenic dirt single track and bike path. Enjoy challenging climbs, friendly finish vibes and a spring trail experience for all levels.

Take in cliffside views along the Royal Gorge rim on rocky, technical trails with distances from a kids mile to a 50K. Starts and finishes at Royal Gorge Ranch in Cañon City on Apr 25, 2026 with camping and a bike event the next day.

Run scenic dirt trails with views of Pikes Peak at the Greenland Trail Races on May 2, 2026, featuring 50K, 25K, 8 mile and 4 mile options. All finishers get a technical shirt and medal and 50K finishers earn a commemorative buckle.

Take 5 in the Garden invites runners to explore Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs with road and trail distances. Enjoy traffic free courses past red rock formations and views of snow capped Pikes Peak.

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.

Niwot's Challenge in Sedalia on May 2, 2026 is invitation and acceptance only, not a race, testing rugged off trail navigation and self sufficiency across punishing loops with massive elevation gain. Traditional entries rely on map and comp..

Join the Valkyrie Trail Race on May 9, 2026 at Cheyenne Mountain State Park for a women focused day of stunning singletrack, rocky descents and springtime views. Distances from short runs up to 50K ultramarathon welcome all levels.

Endure Trail Runs at Mueller State Park: scenic single and double track courses offering 10K, half, marathon and a quirky 12 hour loop event where runners draw loop colors. Small field, central aid and on site camping.

Ram Party Trail Runs in the Colorado Springs Woodland Park area offers distances from 15K to a rugged 55 Mile course around Rampart Reservoir and Rampart Range Road. Enjoy stunning high country trails, finisher awards and podium prizes.

Run the 50 Mile or 50K in Buffalo Creek Colorado on scenic singletrack through ponderosa pines, granite outcrops and burn areas. Proceeds support North Fork Volunteer Fire Department and finishers get food, drinks and a commemorative award.

The Great Divide Ultra in Mueller State Park, Divide Colorado on June 6 and 7, 2026 offers 25k to 100 mile courses and a Saturday night trail run at sunset. Enjoy rolling meadows, granite views and a true mountain ultra festival atmosphere.