Trail Running calendar near Empire 2025-2026

Rock Hawk Trail Races, held at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, Colorado, offer four distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. Runners traverse the rolling Miller Park and Ridgeline trails, described as gorgeous and thrilling but not overly technical, with sweeping views.The course provides a solid cha..

The Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival takes place in Jamestown, Colorado, at the Cal-Wood Education Center, a nonprofit dedicated to outdoor education. Held over Labor Day weekend, the event features multiple trail races including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids 1K, and combination races like..

Summer Predictor SERIES - Derek Lindstrom is a fundraising running series featuring prediction games tied to two summer races. For 2025, events take place in Leadville, Colorado, and Marquette, Michigan, with the Leadville Trail Marathon (26.2 miles) and the Marquette Half Marathon (13.1 miles). Par..

The 10k @ 10,000 Feet is a challenging trail running event held at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, the race features a course starting at 10,000 feet elevation, with about 1,200 feet of elevation gain and loss. The main ra..

American Heroes Run takes place in Longmont, Colorado, on a flat, fast loop course of about 1.05 miles. The event features multiple distances, including a 100-mile race (with a 30-hour cutoff), a 24-hour option, marathon, half-marathon, 9.11-mile, and 5K, plus shorter time-limited runs. The atmosphe..

The HRCA Wildcat Mountain Trail Races, held in Littleton, Colorado, offer a scenic and challenging trail running experience through the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. Participants can choose from a 10-mile or 10-kilometer course, both featuring 100% dirt trails with varied terrain and stunning mo..

Black Squirrel Half Marathon is a trail race held at Lory State Park, northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, with the start and finish at the Soldier Canyon Picnic Area in Bellvue. The 13.5-mile course tour climbs about 1,500 feet to a west ridge around 7,000 feet, then descends and follows roughly 4...

RexRun for PAWSitivity is a pet-friendly trail event in Aurora, Colorado at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. It offers a 5K Trail Run, a Family 5K Trail Walk (dogs welcome) and a Kids 1-mile Run/Walk. The day features a pet-centric atmosphere with therapy and patrol K-9 demonstrations, a dog costume..

Cirque Series returns to Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, for a high-alpine mountain race. On White River National Forest trails above Keystone, the course runs about 9 miles with roughly 2,411 feet of elevation gain, starting at Mountain Goat Plaza at the base of A-Basin. Racers ascend via summer road to..

Devil on the Divide is a trail ultramarathon held in Empire, Colorado, offering two distances: 50K and 22K. The 100% dirt, point-to-point courses traverse stunning, remote terrain with views of Clear Creek County and the Continental Divide, reaching elevations above 13,000 feet. The 50K features abo..

Run Rabbit Run in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, features 100- and 50-mile ultramarathons through Routt National Forest and Emerald Mountain. The 50-mile course starts at the Steamboat ski area and climbs to Mount Werner, crosses the Continental Divide to Rabbit Ears Mountain, then returns, with about..

The Breckenridge Oktoberfest 5K is a festive trail run held in historic downtown Breckenridge, Colorado, as part of the annual Oktoberfest celebration. Scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, the 5K course winds through the scenic Town of Breckenridge Trails, showcasing beautiful fall foliage an..

Trail Sisters Women's Half Marathon & 10k takes place in Buena Vista, Colorado, tucked in the Rocky Mountains along the Arkansas River. The events include a 13.1-mile trail half marathon and a 10k. The courses wind through sagebrush and ponderosa pines, rewarding runners with views of the Collegiate..

Nestled in Old Town Nederland, Colorado (elevation around 8,236'), NedNed Trail Fest offers a long-running trail challenge with three race options: a Half Marathon (about 13.3 miles with roughly 1,408 feet of elevation gain on dirt roads and single-track trails), a 10K (about 6.3 miles on dirt roads..

The Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race, presented by Double Rainbow Ranch, is the 4th annual event held in Larkspur, Colorado on the Greenland Open Space Trail. It offers two distances: 8 miles and 3 miles, raced by teams of one runner and one burro. The atmosphere blends friendly competition with..

Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Race is a multi-distance trail running festival at the YMCA of the Rockies in Granby, Colorado. Participants can choose from 50K, 33K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, all on dirt trails with high-altitude scenery, rolling hills, and expansive mountain views. The 50K and 33K are..

Demon Dash is a 5K running or walking event held in Arvada, Colorado, featuring a new dirt course at the NAAC for a fresh home and surface. It’s pitched as a fun, community-focused experience suitable for runners and walkers of all ages. This year, the race runs in conjunction with the Demons Invite..

The Pony Express Trail Run will take place in Woodland Park on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run between 8 and 16 miles.

The Frederick Pack Burro Race is an annual 10K event held in Frederick, Colorado, celebrating the town's Miners Day heritage. The race follows a scenic course starting downtown at Fifth and Oak Streets, heading north along a trail through a tunnel to the Frederick Recreation Area, looping around Mil..

The Pikes Peak Ascent is an uphill endurance race from Manitou Springs, Colorado, to the summit of Pikes Peak. It covers 13.32 miles with a total elevation gain of 7,867 feet. The course is described as not a typical half marathon, but a unique and demanding challenge.The event takes place in Manito..