Trail Running calendar near East Colorado Springs 2026-2027

Trail races at Greenland Open Space in Larkspur, Colorado offer 4 mile, 8 mile, 25K and 50K distances on dirt double-track trails with aid stations and championship designation for the 50K.

Niwot's Challenge is an invitation-only navigational ultrarunning trial near Sedalia, Colorado. Entrants must use map and compass, carry mandatory gear, and complete long off trail loops with minimal aid.

A set of road and trail races in Garden of the Gods Park on May 2, 2026, offering 5K, 5-mile road and trail options and a 9.5-mile Double Take, with closed-traffic park roads, scenic rock formations, and on-course aid stations.

Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista, Colorado offers 25-mile and 50-mile loop options on single-track and jeep trails. Each loop starts near 8,000 feet and includes over 3,500 feet of elevation gain and loss.

Experience the 45th annual run along the scenic High Line Canal in Centennial. Enjoy chip timed 5K or 10K races followed by a pancake breakfast and beer garden.

Join the Aurora community for an untimed 1k fun run or a timed 5k race ending with an optional muddy obstacle course. This rain or shine event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages.

A women focused trail event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park offering distances from 4 miles to 50K across meadows, singletrack, and rocky ridgelines, with cupless aid stations and significant elevation change.

A community trail event in Kittredge, Colorado featuring a 7.4 mile route through local trails and a kids run based on one 0.15 mile lap per year of age. The race is manually timed and includes post race food and activities.

Experience the natural beauty of Mueller State Park with various trail distances from a 10k to 12 hour timed ultra events. Choose between traditional distance loops or a unique randomized format determined by colorful draws.

Multiple trail distances run from Buffalo Lodge in Colorado Springs with courses around Rampart Reservoir and Rampart Range Road, high points near 9,500 feet, limited onsite parking and a shuttle for the point to point 60K.

Farish Trail Race at Farish Recreation Area in Woodland Park, Colorado offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free 1 mile kids run. Awards go to the top three men and women and the first 200 finishers get a race hat.

Test your endurance at this Golden Colorado event following the classic backyard format with 4.17 mile laps every hour. Support the Sun Valley Kitchen and Community Center while pushing for your personal best distance.

Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista on May 24, 2026 offers marathon, half marathon and a 9k with start and finish at South Main Town Square near the Surf Hotel; proceeds support local outdoor and community groups.

Obstacle course weekend at Fort Carson near the Rocky Mountains, with Sprint 5K, Super 10K, Beast 21K and Ultra 50K races plus kids events and an obstacle workshop. The high elevation course features steep climbs, rugged trails and multiple..

A mountain ultramarathon near Denver offering 50 Mile and 50K options on mostly singletrack trails, passing 1996 burn areas, ponderosa pines, and granite formations. Part of the proceeds support the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department.

A 5k trail race through the rolling hills of Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen, Colorado, with vendor tents, rec trailer activities and refreshments. The course is cup free and has no aid stations, with marshals on course.

Trail race in Parker, CO with a steep stair incline and about 600 feet of climbing. The main event is roughly 10 kilometers and there is a one mile kids race, handicap starts, aid stations, awards, and volunteer opportunities.

A looped trail ultrafestival in Mueller State Park on June 6 to 7 2026 offering 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 25k races on smooth single and double track. Aid stations are crew accessible and a night run takes place at sunset.

Aiden's Adventure 5K in Colorado Springs is the fifth annual memorial run with on-site and virtual 5K options plus a 1-mile kids dash. The event includes race shirts, medals, family activities, and donates proceeds to local charities.

Mountain ultramarathons in Colorado’s Wet Mountains that move from mossy fir forests and alpine meadows to dry pinyon and sagebrush terrain, with limited fields and large elevation change.