Trail Running calendar near Fairplay 2025-2026

Tackle scenic dirt trails at Bear Creek Lake Park with 5 km, 15 km, a 5 plus 15 double, or a kids 1 km. Registration includes socks or a neck gaiter and a pancake breakfast while kids earn a stuffed bear at the finish.

Join the Bridge Burner Ultra in Cañon City Colorado on October 25 2025 with distances from 10K to 35 Mile through river canyons, tunnels and rugged singletrack. Tackle steep climbs, the country's highest bridge and sweeping Royal Gorge view..

Run the Colleen De Reuck XC Classic in Boulder on November 1, 2025 at Harlow Platts Community Park. Youth and open cross country races celebrate local distance legends and offer scenic fall competition as part of the Boulder XC series.

Event The Kokopelli XC Invitational takes place on November 8, 2025 at the El Pomar Youth Sports Complex, 2212 Executive Circle, Colorado Springs, CO. The 2025 event adds a USATF Open/Masters division as part of the Colorado Long Distance G..

Join the 17th Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon, a single loop 13.1 miles trail in Highlands Ranch with mountain views and wildlife. November trails can be muddy or snowy; finishers receive a tech shirt, medal, pancakes and post race bee..

Located in Colorado Springs’ North Cheyenne Cañon Park, the Canya Cañon Trail Race & Family Hike offers a 4-mile trail race along the Columbine Trail, starting at the Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center (2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd). The course..

Join scenic trail racing in Louisville Colorado on Nov 15 with a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K over dirt paths and rolling climbs. Live split tracking, a cupless format with reusable cups, and post race festivities make it a great fall challenge..

Tackle the Colorado Cold Rush Ultra in Colorado Springs on Nov 22, 2025, with 50k, half marathon and 10k trail courses from Bear Creek Regional Park. Expect scenic high country climbs, well stocked aid stations and crisp late season trail v..

Experience winter trails at Staunton State Park on December 6, 2025 with the Sawmill Trail Runs offering 50k, 16 mile, and 8 mile options through high meadows and granite cliffs. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, unique finisher awards, and..

USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival, hosted by Colorado Mesa University at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center in Granby, Colorado, on January 24–25, 2026, brings collegiate teams together with junior skiers for a two-day Nordic festival...

Push your limits at the 12 Hours of Sunlight in Glenwood Springs, a 12 hour skin up and ski down endurance challenge on 1.3 mile laps with huge vertical gain per lap. Teams and individuals enjoy fuel stations, post race food and gear prizes..

Tackle the Sourdough Snowshoe Race in Nederland CO on Jan 31 2026, a donation based backcountry challenge where snowshoes are required for the full route. Choose 18K or 30K and warm up at the finish with hot drinks and a warming tent.

Gothic Mountain Tour is a scenic Nordic ski fundraiser in Crested Butte on Feb 15, 2026 supporting Crested Butte Nordic. Choose 23.5 miles competitive or 17.85 miles recreational and finish at the Magic Meadows Yurt.

Run Cheyenne Mountain trails at Stories Trail Runs in Colorado Springs with 6 hour and 15 hour timed events plus 10k to 20 mile races. Choose a single race or a two day pass for a weekend of scenic, challenging trail running.

Run Through Time in Salida Colorado offers marathon, half, 2 mile and kids 400 meter races on scenic high altitude Arkansas Hills trails. Limited fields, single track terrain and custom race socks make for a memorable spring trail day.

Race The Ranch at Snow Mountain Ranch near Granby Colorado on April 4 is a scenic snowshoe event with distances from 5k to 50k on singletrack and groomed trails. Finishers earn a custom beanie and engraved Miir camp mug.

Experience singletrack through Palmer Park's sandstone bluffs and rock formations with panoramic views of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. Trail options range from 50K to 5K, offering technical terrain with minimal elevation gain for all ab..

Join the Mountain Ridge Trail Race near Highlands Ranch CO on April 18 2026, offering 5K to 21 mile options. Rolling dirt trails and scenic views make this a perfect spring challenge for trail runners of all levels.

Run along the rim of the Royal Gorge at Royal Gorge Ranch in Cañon City, Colorado, with distances from a 5K to a 50K. Expect technical singletrack, cliffside views and a festival vibe with aid stations and finisher awards.

Niwot’s Challenge is an invitation only, navigation driven ultra near Sedalia CO that emphasizes self reliance on rugged off trail terrain. Choose roughly 24, 50, or 100 mile routes with massive elevation gain and strict no GPS rules for a..