Trail Running calendar near Fairplay 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.

Brave the cold at the Freakin Freezin 5K in Denver on Jan 25 at Northfield High School. Run a flat, car free trail 5K or go virtual, earn a custom finisher medal, and get guaranteed swag if you register by Jan 15.

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.

Ski around Gothic Mountain at the Gothic Mountain Tour in Crested Butte on Feb 15, 2026. Choose a 23.5 mile competitive or 17.85 mile recreational course and support Crested Butte Nordic in this intimate 200 person fundraiser.

Run scenic, varied loops at Cheyenne Mountain State Park with 10K, half marathon, 20 mile and 6 hour and 15 hour timed options plus two day passes and camping. Expect rugged mountain trails, stocked aid stations and finisher medals.

Run the scenic Run Through Time trail marathon and half in Salida Colorado, over rugged single track and jeep roads with Arkansas Valley views at 7000 to 9000 feet. Entrants get custom socks and proceeds support local trails and SAR.

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..

Run scenic single track trails around Highlands Ranch with options from 5K to 21 mile courses. Enjoy rolling climbs, aid stations, and a cupless race with reusable cups available for purchase at registration.

Run Palmer Park's singletrack at the Rattler Trail Race on April 18, 2026, with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options. Enjoy technical trails, sandstone bluffs and sweeping views of Colorado Springs and distant Pikes Peak on a low elevation gain cou..

Run the rim at Royal Gorge Groove in Cañon City, Colorado, with distances from a 5K to a rugged 50K. Enjoy technical trails, sweeping Arkansas River views, live chip timing, and an energetic resort atmosphere.

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.

Run among iconic red rock formations with sweeping views of Pikes Peak at Take 5 in the Garden on May 2, 2026 in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs. Road and trail races range from a 5K to 9.5 miles and the park will be closed to vehicles..

Take on the Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista Colorado with 25 or 50 mile options through stunning high country. Mark the 36th anniversary with a memorable mountain trail challenge.

Valkyrie Trail Race is a women focused spring trail festival at Cheyenne Mountain State Park near southern Colorado Springs, with multiple distances from 4 miles to 50K. Expect climbs, singletrack and technical rocky descents for a scenic,..

Ram Party Trail Runs brings scenic mountain trails around Rampart Reservoir to Buffalo Lodge in Colorado Springs, with distances from 15K to 55 mile for every kind of runner. Expect high country climbs, aid stations, and finisher awards.

Tackle scenic single track on the slopes of Mt Sopris near Carbondale, Colorado with point to point 10 mile and 25k races finishing at Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt. Expect steep climbs, flowing descents and lively trail festival energy.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista, Colorado, a scenic trail event with marathon, half marathon and 9k options. Start in town square, enjoy Paddlefest fun, and support local nonprofits.

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.