Trail Running calendar near Empire 2025-2026

The Rubey Rescue Run is a 5K uphill trail race held annually in Aspen, Colorado, on Buttermilk Mountain. Participants start near the Buttermilk Mountain Lodge and ascend 1,700 feet to the Cliff House, finishing with breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. The event welcomes runners with or without t..

The Bobcat Trail Race, held at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs, CO, offers a scenic urban trail running experience with distances of 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. Set against the backdrop of city views and the iconic Pikes Peak, the courses feature diverse terrain including technical single-tracks, rocky b..

The Great Trailhead Foot Race 10 Miler takes place at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, offering runners a scenic trail experience with single-track dirt paths against the backdrop of Denver’s skyline. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or a challenging 10-mile double-lap course. Reg..

The Indian Creek Trail Runs, part of the Human Potential Running Series, is an annual fall trail running event held at Indian Creek Campground in Sedalia, Colorado. Celebrating its 12th year, it offers multiple race distances: 5-Mile, 15-Mile, 55k, and 50-Mile, with time limits of 12 to 14 hours dep..

The Blue Sky Trail Marathon & Half, held in October 2025 near Fort Collins, Colorado, offers challenging trail races through the scenic eastern hogbacks of Northern Colorado’s Front Range. The marathon covers 26.7 miles with 3,500 feet of elevation gain, while the half marathon spans 13.4 miles with..

Beware The Bear Trail Races take place at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, offering 5km, 15km, and a combined 5+15km double race, along with a 1km kids' run. The courses feature mostly dirt trails with a mix of single and double tracks, incorporating short steep hills, rollers, and varied..

The Colorado 24 Hour Run will take place in Windsor from Saturday 1 November 2025 to Sunday 2 November 2025. You can run between 6 and 24 kilometers.

The Colleen De Reuck XC Classic is a cross country running event held annually at Harlow Platts Community Park in Boulder, Colorado. Honoring renowned distance runner Colleen De Reuck, the race promotes health, fitness, and celebrates local Olympians, with 2025 honoring 2012 Olympic marathoner Yoshi..

The Bingo! Trail Party is an annual trail running event held at May Farms in Byers, Colorado. Designed as a fun, community-focused "Trail Party," it offers five levels of challenge ranging from 6 to 62 miles. Runners complete loops on a mostly flat course featuring single and double track trails and..

The HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon will take place in Highlands Ranch on Saturday 8 November 2025. You can run 13 miles.

The Canya Canon Trail Race will take place in Colorado Springs on Sunday 9 November 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The Louisville Trail Race, held annually in Louisville, Colorado, features a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, attracting runners to the scenic front range trails. The courses primarily consist of dirt trails with some bike paths, offering mostly flat terrain with challenging hills that provide stunning v..

The Colorado Cold Rush Ultra is a winter trail running event held in Colorado Springs, featuring 50K, half marathon, and 10K distances. The race courses showcase diverse terrains and stunning views, including historic High Drive and the tunnels from the Colorado gold rush era. The 50K starts at Bear..

The Thumbs Up Vertical Challenge is an 8-hour ascent race held in Estes Park, Colorado, on the Thumb Open Space trail. Participants repeatedly run a 1 km out-and-back course with a 540-foot elevation gain per ascent. Runners collect poker chips at the turnaround point to track their completed ascent..

The Sawmill Trail Runs is an annual trail running event held at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado, approximately 40 miles southwest of Denver. The race offers three distance options: 8-Mile, 16-Mile, and 50k, with a combined runner capacity of 250. The course features scenic and challenging terr..

The USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival, held at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center in Granby, Colorado, is a vibrant collegiate and junior skiing event scheduled for January 24-25, 2026. It features classic races of 15 km and 7.5 km for college and independent high school athletes, alongside CHS..

Stories Trail Runs is an annual winter trail running event held at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Set against stunning views of Cheyenne Mountain and Pike’s Peak, the event offers a unique community atmosphere with a main aid station at the start/finish area. It features..

Run the Ranch is an annual trail running event held at the scenic Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. The race offers a variety of distances including 5K, 10K, and timed trail runs of 4, 6, and 12 hours, with options for solo runners and 4-person relay teams. Participants run on private r..

The Rattler Trail Race, held in Colorado Springs at Palmer Park, offers runners a chance to experience scenic singletrack trails with panoramic views of the city and Pikes Peak. The event features multiple distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K, catering to various skill levels. The course is known for it..

The Great Western Trail Race, held in Severance, Colorado, offers a variety of running events including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a Kids Fun Run. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, this race welcomes participants to enjoy spring racing in a scenic community park setting. The event features chip timin..