Trail Running calendar near Erie 2025-2026

Join the USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby Colorado on Jan 24 and 25 2026. Collegiate teams and middle and high school racers take on classic distances and a skate sprint over two action packed days.

Join the Freakin Freezin 5K in Denver on January 25 for a chilly, car free, flat trail run at Northfield High School with medals for all finishers. Choose a 5K, a no shirt option, or run virtually and score a finisher package.

Take on a scenic backcountry snowshoe race near Nederland, Colorado with 18K and 30K routes along the Sourdough Trail. Donation based event requires snowshoes and offers aid at Brainard Lake plus a warming tent and hot drinks at the finish.

Join the Super Sunday 5K on February 8, 2026 for a fun run or walk along the Mary Carter Greenway. Celebrate afterward at Breckenridge Brewery Farmhouse with event swag and 20% off food and drinks.

Race The Ranch is a scenic snowshoe race at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby Colorado on April 4 2026, with 50k, 25k and 5k loop options over snowy singletrack and groomed trails. Finishers receive a custom bib, Fractel beanie and engraved Mii..

Join Run the Ranch April 10 and 11, 2026 at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado for trail races on private ranch trails, from 5K and 10K to timed 4 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour solo and relay events. Virtual options available.

Experience Colorado single track trails at Mountain Ridge Trail Race on Saturday April 11 2026 in Highlands Ranch, with distances from 5K to 21 Mile and live tracking. Scenic dirt paths and climbs offer a rugged, cupless trail challenge.

Run the Poudre River Trail April 11 and 12 2026 at the NoCo Urban Ultra and Relay, with 50 and 100 mile solo or relay options. Enjoy a scenic route through Fort Collins, Timnath, Windsor and Greeley and celebrate at a lively finish festival..

May 2, 2026: Greenland Trail Races at Greenland Open Space in Larkspur offer distances from 4 miles to 50K plus a virtual option. Scenic dirt trails with Pikes Peak views, aid stations, tech shirts, medals, and a 50K buckle.

Niwot's Challenge is a by invitation only endurance event near Sedalia, Colorado that prizes off trail navigation and self reliance over racing. Limited to 40 entrants, it offers routes up to 100 miles for experienced wilderness runners.

Take on scenic singletrack loops near Fort Collins, Colorado, with 25 miles or 50 miles of rugged high country and big vertical gain. Expect technical trails, sweeping views and occasional wildlife encounters.

Run the North Fork 50 Mile or 50K on scenic singletrack around Buffalo Creek, Colorado. Choose your distance, enjoy aid stations and a festive finish, and support the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department.

Run the Summits Trail Runs on June 6, 2026 at Granby Ranch Resort, Colorado, with options from a 6 mile to a challenging 50k. Experience single track trails, alpine meadows, and big climbs in a limited field for an intimate mountain race.

Explore high alpine loops at Mueller State Park on June 6 and 7 for the Great Divide Ultra, with distances from 25k to 100 mile and night run options for 25k and 50k. Scenic views, supportive aid, and standout finish swag await.

Hit the scenic Devil's Backbone trails for the Crazy Legs 10k+ Trail Run on June 7, 2026, a looped course with rugged singletrack and friendly aid. Expect classic small race vibes, volunteer support, and stunning Colorado views.

Run the scenic Barr Lake Trail Race at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, CO on June 13, 2026. Choose from 5K to 50K on a looped dirt course with continuous lake and Front Range views, friendly aid stations, and a relaxed mostly flat route.

Race in the Clouds Alma Dirt Festival runs June 25 to 28, 2026 in Alma, Colorado at 10,600 ft. Mountain biking, trail runs, an off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping offer high country climbs and single track thrills.

Hit the foothill dirt trails at Lory State Park on June 27 for the Timberview Trail Run with 10 mile, 5 mile and beginner friendly 5K options. Finish with pancakes, craft beer and finisher swag at this USATF sanctioned community favorite.

Tackle high alpine trails above 10,000 ft at the Silverheels Trail Runs in Como, Colorado, July 10 to 11, 2026. Choose distances from the 100 Mile ultra to shorter options and run single track, fire roads and scenic historic mining country.

Experience high alpine trails and rugged scenery in the Never Summer 100k and 60k from Gould, Colorado, with challenging climbs across ridges, peaks and alpine lakes. Choose 100k, 60k or the Dirty Double for a true mountain ultra adventure.