Trail Running calendar near East Colorado Springs 2026-2027

Follow the historic Barr Trail on a 13.3 mile journey from Manitou Springs to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak. Experience a 7,800 foot vertical climb through Colorado forests and alpine terrain in this high altitude event.

Experience the 71st Pikes Peak Marathon in Manitou Springs. Run a 26.2 mile course to the summit and back with over 7,800 feet of vertical gain. No qualifying marks are required for the 2026 edition.

Event Details The Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival is an annual trail and ultramarathon running event on the Rainbow Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of southern Colorado. The start and finish location is at Greenhorn/Music Meadows Ra..

Event Overview The West Line Winder is a trail running event taking place in Buena Vista, Colorado. It is part of the larger 14er Fest, a festival held in late September that aims to unite various trail user groups. The event is organized b..

Experience the scenic trails of Bear Creek Lake Park at this multi day endurance festival in Lakewood. With distances ranging from a 5K to a 100K ultra marathon, the event features fast non technical dirt paths and panoramic views.

Experience the scenic HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area with dirt trail races for all ages. Enjoy rolling hills and mountain views followed by a pancake breakfast and finisher medals in Littleton.

Run the scenic trails and roads near the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge. Choose from a 5K road run, an 8-mile trail run, or a challenging half marathon on October 3, 2026. Both trail races are limited to 200 runners each.

A classic four-race trail series in Colorado Springs parks, with distances growing each week from 3.8 to 7.4 miles. Awards celebrate those who complete the entire cross-country challenge. The long-running event enforces strict safety rules..

Distances and Time Limits The Indian Creek Trail Runs is a multi-distance trail running event offering four options: A 50-mile race and a 55k (approx. 34 miles) race, both with a 14-hour time limit. A 15-mile race and a 5-mile race, both w..

Bobcat Trail Races The Bobcat Trail Races take place in Palmer Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event features four trail running distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The course runs through an urban park setting, showcasing views of th..

Experience single track and dirt trails at Bear Creek Lake Park with views of the Denver skyline. Enjoy a 5 or 10 mile race featuring park entry, a finisher meal, and a post run party.

A classic four-race trail series in Colorado Springs parks, with distances growing each week from 3.8 to 7.4 miles. Awards celebrate those who complete the entire cross-country challenge. The long-running event enforces strict safety rules..

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..

Trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park offering 5 km, 15 km, a 5 km plus 15 km double, and a Kids 1 km. Main race registration includes socks or a neck gaiter and a pancake breakfast while kids receive a stuffy at the finish.

The Bridge Burner Ultra offers a scenic single-loop course near Cañon City, Colorado, with distances from 10k to 35 miles. Runners traverse historic tunnels, cross the highest US bridge, and enjoy expansive mountain views. It's a late-seaso..

A classic four-race trail series in Colorado Springs parks, with distances growing each week from 3.8 to 7.4 miles. Awards celebrate those who complete the entire cross-country challenge. The long-running event enforces strict safety rules..

Experience a scenic singleloop trail race through the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness on a course of pure dirt and singletrack. Enjoy hills, mountain views, and a postrace pancake breakfast in Lone Tree.

Experience the scenic beauty of the Front Range at this annual Colorado trail event featuring half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on mostly dirt paths with views of the Flatirons.

A classic four-race trail series in Colorado Springs parks, with distances growing each week from 3.8 to 7.4 miles. Awards celebrate those who complete the entire cross-country challenge. The long-running event enforces strict safety rules..

A winter running event in Colorado Springs with three trail distances: 10k, Half Marathon, and 50k. Runners explore historic High Drive and gold rush tunnels on courses with significant elevation. Registration includes a shirt, beanie, and..