Trail Running calendar near Edwards 2026-2027

A trail ultramarathon in Buffalo Creek, Colorado offering 50 mile and 50K courses on mostly singletrack through burned areas and ponderosa forest. Portions of proceeds support the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department and local groups.

A 20K loop around Turquoise Lake that starts on hilly paved road and finishes on single track dirt trail, with proceeds supporting local youth athletics. The 2026 edition follows a rerouted course due to storm damage.

A 10k trail race in Elk Meadow Park near Buchanan Park Recreation Center in Evergreen, CO, featuring a rolling-hills course, vendor tents and refreshments. The event is cup-free with water refills at the start and finish.

A four race trail series in Evergreen offering distances from 5K to half marathon across Elk Meadow, Alderfer, Staunton State Park and Bergen Peak. Events include vendor tents, rec trailer activities, and refreshments for participants and s..

A scenic *5 km* cross country race at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery on May 31, 2026, with dirt road, path and trail sections. Awards are given by age group and youth registration is free.

Six trail races across Summit County, Colorado, in summer 2026. Series registration includes long and short course options with adult, youth, and non binary categories and events at multiple Summit County trail heads.

A mountain trail event in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultras, with campground hub, on-site amenities, and 2026 as the final year at Snowmass.

A team trail relay in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 covering 120 miles total, about 15 miles per runner, with substantial elevation gain, village camping and recreation center amenities. The event is closed.

An evening 5K on Vail Mountain starting and finishing at Nature Valley Mountain Plaza, run as a single mass wave over varied mountain terrain with cupless aid and multiple age categories including nonbinary.

Trail races at Granby Ranch Resort in Colorado offer multiple distances including a 14 hour Elevation Challenge based on completed loops. The combined field is capped at 250 and the event includes aid stations, drop bag options, and on-site..

A mountain trail *10K* on Vail Mountain at nearly 9,000 feet with varied terrain, two cupless aid stations and a mass-start format. The race includes multiple age categories from 12+ and a $12,200 prize purse.

Experience the single track trails of historic Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs. Choose between the 4 mile or 8 mile distance as you run through scenic aspen groves and vibrant wildflowers to benefit the Knights of Columbus.

A four-race running series in Winter Park, Colorado, from June 14 to August 22, 2026. Events range from a family 5K to half marathons and are scored by a points system with Open Men and Open Women categories.

A three day Leadville training camp that walks and runs major sections of the Leadville Trail 100 course, pairs guided day and night runs with recovery and nutrition support, and includes panels, Q&A sessions and a provided running kit.

A trail run at Creekside Park on June 20, 2026 offering 10K and 5.2K courses as part of the Vail Trail Running Series; the race benefits the Vail Valley Charitable Fund and features aid stations, finish-line food, awards, and on-site maps.

A summer and early fall series of four half marathons and a 25K across Colorado in 2026, with options to enter three, four, or all five events; races include Estes Park, Georgetown to Idaho Springs, Mt Sneffels, Ned Ned, and Lead King Loop.

A community-focused trail festival in Gold Hill, Colorado, with 28K, 12K, 5K and Kids 1K races, a shuttle from Boulder, and proceeds supporting wildfire preparedness for the town.

At 10,600 feet in Alma, Colorado, Race in the Clouds is a June 25 to 28 Dirt Fest featuring mountain biking, trail running, off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping, with USA Triathlon sanctioning and age group awards.

A 26.4 mile trail marathon and a 15.46 mile Heavy Half on Leadville mining trails, topping out at Mosquito Pass 13,185 feet. Both races feature multiple aid stations, specified parking and shuttle arrangements, and the marathon serves as an..

A backyard ultra on the paved Lake Estes trail where runners complete 4.252 mile loops each hour until one runner finishes a loop alone. The event records yards for DNFs and offers on-site aid and athlete village space.