Trail Running calendar near Empire 2026-2027

A hilly trail 5k at Lory State Park Eltuck Picnic Area in August 2026, capped at 100 runners and timed by chip. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided and the race is part of an August series of trail events.

A four‑race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k, 10k and 12k courses with varied elevation. Series and per-race registration, post-race food and drinks, and end-of-series awards for top points scorers.

The Rocky Mountain Milestone Challenge will take place in Granby from Wednesday 19 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run between 13 and 100 miles.

A 99.7 mile out‑and‑back ultramarathon in Leadville, Colorado, across forest trails and mountain roads with 15,492 feet of elevation gain and a 12,526 foot high point at Hope Pass. Finishers under 25 or 30 hours receive a belt buckle.

Experience a high altitude trail run through the Rocky Mountains on 100 percent unpaved roads and trails. This dog friendly event in Fraser supports children facing cancer through the Shining Stars Foundation.

A trail race at Staunton State Park offering 26.3 mile and 13.1 mile courses over mostly singletrack with significant elevation gain, well marked trails, capped fields, and fully stocked aid stations.

A trail running event on August 22, 2026, offering a 13.3-mile half marathon with substantial elevation and a mostly downhill 5.6K. The race uses Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, and Beaver Creek trail networks and includes aid stations for the h..

A half marathon trail race in Evergreen, CO that reaches the summit of Bergen Peak. Organized by the local parks district, the event includes vendor tents, refreshments, a cup-free policy and course marshals.

A fast, flat 12 km trail race on the Valley Trail at Lory State Park, part of a four-race August series. Entrants are capped and timed with chips; vintage race shirts and post-race food and beverages are provided.

Rock Hawk in Castle Rock, Colorado runs on the Miller Park and Ridgeline trails with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options. The event features cup-free aid stations, drop bags, chip timing and live split tracking.

Trail races held from the Torian Plum Lawn in Steamboat Springs offering 50k, 16 mile and 5 mile options across high alpine terrain with cupless aid stations, limited crew access, and awards including finisher mugs and age group prizes.

A community trail event at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on 08/29/2026 with a 5K run, a family 5K walk that allows leashed dogs, and a kids 1 mile plus demonstrations, vendors, and a pancake breakfast.

Run Like the Wind in Allenspark on August 29, 2026 features a 5K race, a 2K run/walk and a dog jog option. Proceeds benefit The Old Gallery and participating dogs are entered in an amateur dog show.

A 5k trail run starting at 11,000 feet at Copper Mountain on August 29, 2026, presented by Mammut. The run takes place during the Union Peak Festival, which includes live music and festival activities afterward.

Multi day ultra event in Loveland, CO with timed and distance races from 12 hours to 200 miles on a two mile loop that is mostly dirt trail. Camping is allowed in a designated area at Centennial Park.

A mountain trail race at Arapahoe Basin on September 5, 2026 covering 9.4 miles and 2,211 ft of vertical. The marked course uses established trails in White River National Forest and finishes in Mountain Goat Plaza with live music and food.

Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.

A load bearing endurance event at Staunton State Park on September 5, 2026. Routes range from 6.5 to 21.5 miles with loads from 10 to 40 lb and proceeds benefit the Special Forces Foundation.

Experience a high altitude trail run starting at 10,000 feet on Rabbit Ears Pass. Runners navigate a mix of forest roads and single track trails with 1,200 feet of elevation change through scenic Colorado terrain.

A multi-distance running event in Longmont, Colorado on September 11-12, 2026, held on a 1.05-mile loop to commemorate 9/11. Races include a 100-mile option with a 30-hour cutoff, on-site aid, finisher awards, and virtual participant option..