Trail Running calendar near East Colorado Springs 2025-2026

Hit the trails at Louisville Community Park for the 12th annual Louisville Trail Race, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on scenic dirt trails. Enjoy live split tracking, post race festivities and a cupless sustainability focus.

Experience crisp late season trails at the Colorado Cold Rush Ultra in Colorado Springs, with 50K, half marathon and 10K routes that climb historic High Drive and Gold Camp Road. Expect big climbs, stocked aid stations and standout finisher..

Tackle winter trails at Staunton State Park in December with 50k, 16 mile, or 8 mile options through high meadows and granite cliffs. Enjoy alpine views, stocked aid stations, shuttle access, and a unique finisher medal.

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.

Run the rim of the spectacular Royal Gorge in Cañon City with distances from a 5K to a 50K and a kid's mile for the whole family. Expect rugged trails, high canyon views, aid stations, and live race tracking for a spring adventure.

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.

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..

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.

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.

Run scenic single track and forest roads around Rampart Reservoir at Ram Party Trail Runs in Colorado Springs on May 16, 2026. Choose from 15K up to a 55 mile test of grit, enjoy awards, high alpine views and on site lodging.

Join the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista on May 24, 2026 for marathon, half marathon or 9K during Memorial Day weekend and CKS Paddlefest. Scenic start at South Main Town Square and proceeds support local conservation and community groups.

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.

Loopy trail weekend at Mueller State Park near Divide, Colorado, with smooth single and double track through meadows and Pikes Peak granite. Choose 100 mile, 100k, 50k, 25k or the Dark Divide Night Run with strong aid and crew access.

Join Aiden's Adventure 5k at Fountain Creek Regional Park for a relaxed, family friendly trail fun run with a virtual option and a kids mile. Enjoy crafts, a butterfly release, food trucks and community vibes while supporting local charitie..

Run scenic dirt trails around Barr Lake State Park, with continuous lake and Front Range views. Distances range from a 5K up to a challenging 50K, with looped courses, aid stations on longer laps and a cupless race policy.

Experience epic high country trails around Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs with 35K, 50K and 100K options featuring big climbs, stunning views and challenging singletrack. Limited to 400 runners on June 20, register by June 15.