Trail Running calendar near Empire 2026-2027

A longstanding Nederland, Colorado running event offering a 5K road run, a 10K trail, and a trail half marathon, with family-friendly features, on-leash dogs allowed in the 5K, and costume encouragement.

A one day trail running festival at YMCA of the Rockies in Granby, Colorado on September 12, 2026 featuring 50K, 33K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on dirt and grass trails with loop formats, aid stations, drop bag access and on site lodging an..

A 13.5 mile trail half around Lory State Park near Fort Collins with about 2,000 feet of climb, marked singletrack, aid stations, and a free one mile kids race.

Mountain trail races in Empire, Colorado on September 12, 2026 offering 50K and 22K point-to-point dirt courses with significant elevation gain; prior ultra experience is required for the 50K.

Trail Sisters Women's Half Marathon and 10K in Buena Vista, Colorado, feature trail courses through sagebrush and ponderosa pines with views of the Collegiate Peaks, and offer both group and solo participation options.

A trail running event on Meadow Mountain near Minturn CO offering 11K and 5K courses on singletrack and dirt trails, on-course aid with water and Skratch hydration, postrace shirts, awards by age group and a series after party.

A two-day ultramarathon in Steamboat Springs on September 18 and 19, 2026 featuring 100 mile and 50 mile trail races with limited fields and multi hour cutoffs. The race is a charity event with a significant prize purse and active volunteer..

Trail races of 10 and 5 miles on North Table Mountain in Golden, Colorado on September 19, 2026. Organized by BeyondHome to raise funds for families moving from homelessness to self sufficiency.

A 13.3 mile mountain race from Manitou Springs to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak, gaining about 7,800 feet on the historic Barr Trail. The 2026 Ascent uses wave placement based on estimated times and invites elite competitors.

Experience a 26.2 mile mountain run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back. This historic event features over 7800 feet of elevation gain and a 10 hour time limit.

A day of youth and adult cross country races in Aurora, Colorado on September 20, 2026, featuring grass courses with small undulations, a creek crossing, and bale jumps; distances run from 2k youth races up to a 5k open race.

The 18th Annual Be Ovary Aware 5K run and 3K walk in Colorado Springs benefits Sue's Gift to support people with gynecologic cancer. The flat course follows Fountain Creek and includes fundraising options and event-day activities.

Experience the wild spaces of Northern Colorado with a weekend of trail races ranging from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultra through scenic forests and scout camp trails. Stay on site with available camping and community meals.

Experience desert style single track and forest roads with views of the Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista. Choose between 50k or 30k distances as part of the multi sport 14er Fest.

A 24-hour endurance race on a 0.82 mile loop atop the Palmer Divide in Palmer Lake, CO. Top three awards and onsite buckles for the first 100-mile finishers; $5 from each registration supports local parks.

A two-day trail and bike event in Estes Park featuring 31-mile bike and run options, a 15-mile heavy half, and a 62-mile duathlon, with rugged trails, significant climbs, and aid stations supporting competitors.

A scenic half marathon from Fanny Hill in Snowmass along the Government Trail through Aspen groves to Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen, presented by ACG and hosted by the Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen each late September.

A point to point trail race from Vail to Minturn with 26K and 14K courses across Vail Mountain. Both routes feature alpine singletrack, scenic views of Mt. Holy Cross, staffed aid stations and a post race lunch voucher.

A *5K* trail run on Town of Breckenridge Trails that finishes at Blue River Plaza on Main Street during Breckenridge Oktoberfest. Field limited to 300 runners; first 250 registrants receive a long-sleeve technical tee and 21+ entrants get a..

OUTLAST Colorado Springs is a 6 hour trail challenge with a 5K lap every hour for six rounds. Patches and a medal are awarded for laps completed and finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top times.