Trail Running calendar near Fairplay 2026-2027

Experience the Rocky Mountains at Granby Ranch Resort with distances ranging from 6 miles to a 14 hour elevation challenge. Runners navigate single track trails through aspen groves and alpine meadows with views of the mountain range.

A looped trail ultrafestival in Mueller State Park on June 6 to 7 2026 offering 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 25k races on smooth single and double track. Aid stations are crew accessible and a night run takes place at sunset.

A community memorial event in Colorado Springs offering an in-person 5K, a virtual 5K with mailed shirts and medals, and a 1 mile kids dash. All proceeds are donated to local charities in Aiden's name.

A festival at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Erie Colorado featuring multiple distance and timed events on a mostly flat off road loop with Rocky Mountain views and sanctuary animals nearby.

A mountain trail *10K* on Vail Mountain at nearly 9,000 feet with varied terrain, two cupless aid stations and a mass-start format. The race includes multiple age categories from 12+ and a $12,200 prize purse.

Races on June 14, 2026, through the sandstone formations of Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs. Options include a 10 Mile, two 10K races (road and trail) and a 2.9 mile Youth Classic; registration windows and fees vary.

A four-race running series in Winter Park, Colorado, from June 14 to August 22, 2026. Events range from a family 5K to half marathons and are scored by a points system with Open Men and Open Women categories.

A three-day Leadville training camp (June 19-21, 2026) with guided day and night runs, course sections, expert discussions, on-course nutrition, and event swag; minimum age 17 and general registration is sold out.

Trail races at Rock Ledge Ranch in Garden of the Gods offer 100K, 50K and 35K routes through North Cheyenne Cañon and Pike National Forest, with significant elevation gain, aid stations, and specific crew and pacer rules.

Trail races at Creekside Park in Beaver Creek on June 20, 2026 feature 10K and 5K courses plus a kids fun run. New course routes will be marked and aid stations provide water and Skratch hydration.

A one day festival in Lyons Colorado combining gravel and road bike events, trail running races, live music, pool areas and camping. Distances include 100K and 50K gravel rides plus a 5 mile run and several relays.

Four Colorado mountain events include four half marathons and a 25K across June to September 2026, totaling 67.9 miles. The series is coordinated by HAL Sports with nonprofit organizers supporting local youth programs.

A community-focused trail festival in Gold Hill, Colorado, with 28K, 12K, 5K and Kids 1K races, a shuttle from Boulder, and proceeds supporting wildfire preparedness for the town.

At 10,600 feet in Alma, Colorado, Race in the Clouds is a June 25 to 28 Dirt Fest featuring mountain biking, trail running, off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping, with USA Triathlon sanctioning and age group awards.

A high altitude trail marathon and 15.46 mile Heavy Half through Leadville’s historic mining district, topping out at 13,185 feet on Mosquito Pass. General registration is sold out and a waitlist is available.

Chase the Moon is an overnight fixed time trail event in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with solo 12, 6 and 3 hour races, a 50K and three and five person relays. Runners complete marked loops on dirt trails with aid stations and drop bag support..

Operation HAYSTACK is a half marathon in Nederland, Colorado on June 27, 2026. The course covers 13.1 miles with 4,226 ft of elevation gain and the listed entry price is $105 plus tax.

A three-race trail series at Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs featuring a 5K, 10K and half marathon, with specified bib pick up, aid station info, entry fees, age categories and podium prizes.

Alderfer 5K Trail Race at Alderfer Ranch in Evergreen Colorado is a 5 km trail event with shuttle service from Wulf Rec Center. The course is cup free with no aid stations, and water and refreshments are available at the venue.

A professional pack burro race in Cripple Creek on June 28, 2026, held within the Donkey Derby Days festival. The 6 mile course features chip timing, staffed checkpoints, cash prizes, and family activities at the start and finish.