Trail Running calendar near Empire 2026-2027

A 10 mile trail race at Staunton State Park on July 25, 2026 with no aid stations on course, a cup free policy, and on site vendor tents and recreational activities for spectators.

A mountain fundraiser in Conifer, Colorado on July 25, 2026 featuring a 10K, a USATF certified 5K, and a 2 mile fun run, followed by a street festival with live music, vendors, and family activities.

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.

A single 200 mile loop around Summit County, Colorado, running above 9,000 feet with roughly 40,000 feet of climbing. Field capped at 75 runners, live GPS tracking provided, and a multi tier deferral policy with no refunds.

STRS #4 - Tom's Baby on July 29, 2026 takes place at Tom's Baby Trailhead in Breckenridge, CO, offering short and long course entries with adult, youth, and non-binary categories and published entry fees.

A point to point relay across Colorado, the Wild West Relay covers 200 miles and 36 legs from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs over two mountain passes. Teams of various sizes can compete and each team carries a GPS tracker with app suppor..

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay, CO offers 50 mile, 50k and half marathon courses at high elevation with technical trails and forest roads. The event includes stocked aid stations, a finisher medal, drop down options and a 16 hour tim..

A multi-distance trail running event in Aspen, Colorado, held on mostly dirt trails with substantial elevation gain. The race centers at Rio Grande Park and takes place alongside a park festival that includes live music and food.

High-alpine trail races in Winter Park, Colorado, with 50K, 21K and 10K routes that run on mostly singletrack and finish in town amid mountain scenery and community amenities.

A mountain trail race in Vail on August 1, 2026 featuring an uphill 6.9 km course with about 2,013 feet of gain, singletrack and doubletrack terrain, an aid station, post race refreshments, awards and a raffle.

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs offers two uphill out and back races on mixed dirt and paved roads, with steep sections and an aid station on the 10k. Both races start and finish at Courtney Riley Cooper Park.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

A four-race August trail series at Lory State Park in Fort Collins featuring 5k, 10k and 12k courses with chip timing, series points and end-of-series awards. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided.

A two day untimed trail event at New Belgium Ranger Station in Snowmass Village offering 3.76k, 5k and 10k distances. Completing all three earns the 18.76k Challenge medal; the event includes a free craft brew, medals, music, food, and vend..

Trail races on Frisco Peninsula offering 5k, 10k and a half marathon with single track and lakeshore finishes, marked courses and aid stations on the longer distances. Awards by overall and age categories and a post race plaza gathering.

Two-day mountain bike and trail running event in Steamboat Springs on August 8 and 9, 2026, featuring mostly singletrack routes and multiple race distances. Proceeds support local nonprofits Partners for Youth and Routt County Riders.

Historic pack burro race in Leadville, Colorado at over 10,000 feet, with a long out and back of about 21 miles toward Mosquito Pass and a shorter 6 to 8 mile course. Teams pair one runner with one burro.

Experience a focused trail run through the hills of Lory State Park with 1,700 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy a post-race social with pizza and beer in a scenic outdoor setting limited to 100 participants.

A four-week midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August featuring short trail races of 5K, 10K, and 12K with varied elevation profiles. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided and series awards go to top point scorers.

A running event at Carter Park in Breckenridge on August 12, 2026 offering short and long course entries in Adult, Youth and Non-Binary Open divisions with published entry fees.