Trail Running calendar near Empire 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through subalpine forests and lakeside paths at the historic Leadville National Fish Hatchery. This cross country style event supports local youth athletics and recreation in the Leadville area.

Experience trail running in the Colorado Rockies at Snowmass Village. Choose between a single 6.6 mile loop or endurance challenges of 6 and 24 hours while enjoying mountain views and a village festival atmosphere.

Experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains at the Summits Trail Runs. Choose from five distances ranging from six miles to a 14 hour challenge held on the scenic single track trails of Granby Ranch Resort.

Event Overview The Great Divide Ultra is a trail running festival held in early June in Divide, Colorado. The event takes place on the rolling meadows of Mueller State Park. The courses are 100% smooth single and double-track trail. Distanc..

Run the trails at Devil's Backbone Open Space in this classic 10k+ loop course. The event features old-school stick timing and finishes with an awards ceremony at a local brewery. This race series will conclude after the 2028 edition.

The Barr Lake Trail Race offers a flat, fast course on dirt trails around the scenic lake. With distances from 5K to 50K, runners can enjoy views of the Colorado Front Range. The event is in its seventh year and features a cupless initiativ..

Experience the narrow single track trails of Emerald Mountain at this scenic Colorado event. Choose between 4 mile and 8 mile loops through aspen groves and wildflowers starting from the historic Howelsen Hill Ski Area.

On June 14, 2026 in Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods event offers a 10 Mile, 10K and a trail run through 300-foot sandstone formations around Balanced Rock. Registration opens March 1, 2026.

Prepare for the Race Across the Sky at this three day training camp in Leadville. Run key sections of the 100 mile course alongside veteran guides and attend educational panels on nutrition and biomechanics.

Event Details Ring the Springs is a trail running event taking place on June 20, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event offers three distance options: a 100K, a 50K, and a 35K. All races start and finish at Rock Ledge Ranch, located..

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a scenic trail run through Beaver Creek Resort. Enjoy blooming wildflowers and breathtaking mountain views across diverse single track and gravel courses.

Explore Colorado's peaks in this series of five mountain races. Run four scenic half marathons and a challenging 25K across the state from June to September. Participants can choose to tackle three, four, or all five events.

The Timberview Trail Run returns for its seventh year at Lory State Park. Choose from scenic 5K, 5-mile, or 10-mile trail courses with views of Horsetooth Reservoir. Participants receive a shirt, finisher medal, and post-race refreshments.

Experience the highest trail marathon in the USA reaching 13185 feet at Mosquito Pass. Choose between a 26.4 mile marathon or a 15.46 mile heavy half through Leadvilles historic mining district and rugged high altitude terrain.

SBT TRL is a trail run at historic Howelsen Hill, featuring 5K and 10K distances. Held alongside the SBT GRVL bike event, it includes a post-race awards ceremony and raffle at Little Toots Park. Hikers are welcome on the 5K course.

Kick off Independence Day with a 5k run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado. The scenic route travels along the Fraser River Trail and finishes at the Rendezvous Event Center for a post-race party.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at over 10,000 feet in North America’s highest city. This 5K run and walk through downtown Leadville supports local youth athletics and begins just before the annual holiday parade.

Celebrate 50 years of history at the Vail HillClimb, a 12.2 km mountain race gaining over 2,000 feet of elevation. Run from Vail Village to the scenic Mid-Vail finish line for incredible views and commemorative awards.

The 1876 Centennial Run in Snowmass Village offers four unique distances, from a 3.76k to an 18.76k challenge. The event starts and ends at the New Belgium Ranger Station and is part of the Colorado Brewery Running Series, with proceeds sup..

Experience a long weekend of trail running and hiking in Buena Vista, Colorado. Enjoy daily adventures ranging from 10 to 20 miles, a group peak ascent, and riverside lodging in the heart of the Sawatch Range.