Trail Running calendar near Fairplay 2026-2027

A trail running festival at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, CO featuring 50 km, 33 km, half marathon, 10 km and 5 km courses on dirt and grass trails with significant elevation, aid stations, drop bag support, and on site lodging and camping..

Devil on the Divide in Empire, Colorado is a point to point trail event on September 12, 2026 offering 50K and 22K options with high alpine terrain and substantial 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 race on Meadow Mountain in Minturn, Colorado offering an 11K and a 5K route across singletrack and meadows with stream crossings, scenic mountain views, on-course aid stations, and finish-line t-shirts and refreshments.

A mountain race day in Marble, Colorado on September 13, 2026, with a 25K loop, an 8-mile Quarry Climb, and a kids 2.5K; entries include a shirt, post-race BBQ, beer, and a finisher medal, and proceeds benefit Marble Charter School.

Trail race in Golden, Colorado with 10 mile and 5 mile courses on North Table Mountain. 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 set of cross-country races at Expo Park in Aurora, Colorado, with grassy loops from 2 km to 5 km, creek crossing and bale jumps. Multiple youth age categories and an open 5 km are offered.

Community 5K run and 3K walk at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs raising funds for Sue's Gift to support people affected by gynecologic cancers, with in-person and remote fundraising options and tiered incentives.

A mountain ultramarathon in Crested Butte, Colorado on September 26, 2026, offered in 35K, 55K and 50 mile distances. Courses run through Gunnison National Forest with single track trails, alpine meadows, cupless aid stations, and on course..

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.

Tough Mudder Colorado on September 26, 2026 at Fort Carson offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses with named obstacles and finisher items, plus spectator passes and group or volunteer options.

A 24 hour loop race on the Palmer Divide near Palmer Lake, Colorado. Runners repeat a 0.82 mile loop at 7,240 feet to compete for distance, awards and 100 mile buckles while supporting local parks.

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.

A high alpine 50k near Nathrop Colorado that follows the Colorado Trail, reaches about 13,100 ft, and covers roughly 33 miles with 7,000 ft of ascent. The race is organized by Freestone Endurance on permitted public lands.

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.