Trail Running calendar near East Colorado Springs 2026-2027

Experience desert style single track and forest roads with views of the Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista. Choose between 50k or 30k distances as part of the multi sport 14er Fest.

Tough Mudder Colorado at Fort Carson on September 26, 2026 offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses with multiple obstacles and finisher items. Spectator passes, group packages, VIP options and volunteer programs are available.

A 24 hour loop race on the Palmer Divide near Palmer Lake, Colorado. Runners repeat a 0.82 mile loop at 7,240 feet to compete for distance, awards and 100 mile buckles while supporting local parks.

OUTLAST Colorado Springs is a 6 hour trail challenge with a 5K lap every hour for six rounds. Patches and a medal are awarded for laps completed and finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top times.

A high alpine 50k near Mount Princeton in Nathrop, Colorado, featuring 7,000 ft of climbing and a 13,100 ft high point. The course follows Chalk Creek Canyon and the Colorado Trail through ponderosa and aspen forests to an alpine plateau.

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.

A weekend trail endurance festival at Bear Creek Lake Park (Oct 3–4, 2026) offering distances from 5K to 100K on mostly singletrack, with looped courses, staffed aid stations, drop-bag access at the Start/Finish, and finishers' awards.

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 Woodland Park trail event featuring 50k and 10k options on singletrack and forest roads with views of Pikes Peak, stocked aid stations, and crew access for the 50k.

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 festival in Castle Rock featuring a family adventure run plus 5K, 10K, half marathon and 50K ultramarathon across Philip S. Miller Park and Ridgeline Open Space. Events include chip timing, finisher medals and aid sta..

A six-hour trail challenge in Littleton where runners complete a 5K each hour for six hours, totaling 18 miles if completed. Trail terrain, hourly elimination, tiered patches and medals, and national leaderboard prizes highlight the format.

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

A fall trail race at Staunton State Park offering 50K, 25K, a 25K FishSlappers division, and a steep 5K, run on runnable singletrack with aid stations and fundraising for land and water conservation.

Trail races near Sedalia, Colorado on October 17, 2026 with 50 mile, 55k, 15 mile and 5 mile options through montane forests and red rock terrain. Limited field size, aid stations, drop bag access, camping by reservation, and specific pacer..

Trail races at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K with rocky bluffs and city views of Pikes Peak; courses are marked, aid stations serve most distances, and Aravaipa Running manages the event.

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 trail series across city and county parks with increasing distances, chip timed scoring, and series awards for runners who complete all four events.

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..

A single-loop trail event in Cañon City that follows the Arkansas River, Tunnel Drive, Royal Gorge singletrack and Temple Canyon, reaching a 7,109 ft high point. Distances offered include 35 mile/50k, 35k and 10k.