Trail Running calendar near Fairplay 2026-2027

Experience a scenic run in Allenspark with majestic views of Mount Meeker and the Continental Divide. Choose between a competitive 5k or a casual 2k walk and bring your dog along for the race and an amateur dog show.

Experience a 40 mile point to point ultramarathon through the Elk Mountains from Crested Butte to Aspen. This high alpine challenge features 6000 feet of elevation gain and supports local recreational non-profit initiatives.

Experience a high altitude mountain run at Arapahoe Basin covering 9.4 miles and 2,211 feet of vertical gain. Runners summit Little Lenawee peak and finish with live music and professional photos at Mountain Goat Plaza.

Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.

Test your endurance at Staunton State Park with weighted rucking options ranging from 6.5 to 21.5 miles. Choose your load and tackle the Colorado trails to support the Special Forces Foundation.

Experience a historic Colorado mountain tradition in Nederland with trail and road races. Choose between a half marathon, 10K, or a dog friendly 5K while winding through scenic trails and old town streets.

Experience high altitude trail running at the Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Running Festival in Granby. Choose from distances ranging from 5 km to 50 km on scenic dirt and grass paths reaching nearly 10000 feet in elevation.

Mountain trail races in Empire, Colorado offering 50K and 22K point to point courses with high altitude and substantial elevation gain. Prior ultra experience is required for the 50K and cut off times are enforced.

Experience a scenic trail run through sage brush and ponderosa pines in the Rocky Mountains. Choose between a half marathon or 10k distance with stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista.

A trail race on Meadow Mountain in Minturn, Colorado featuring 11K and 5K routes across mountain meadows, historic sites, technical singletrack, aid stations offering water and Skratch hydration, and age group awards.

Discover the scenic Elk Mountains in Marble Colorado with trail races ranging from a 25 km loop to a kids fun run. Support a local charter school while enjoying peak fall colors and a post race barbecue meal.

Second annual trail race in Golden, Colorado on September 19, 2026 supporting BeyondHome. Courses include a 10 mile North Table Loop route and a 5 mile route on Lithic and Fairmount Canal trails.

Follow the historic Barr Trail on a 13.3 mile journey from Manitou Springs to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak. Experience a 7,800 foot vertical climb through Colorado forests and alpine terrain in this high altitude event.

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.

Expo Park XC is an old school grass cross-country meet in Aurora, Colorado, featuring creek crossings, a wooden footbridge and bale jumps. Races range from about 1 km for young children to a 5 km open race.

Experience the mountain ridges and meadows of Gunnison National Forest at the Crested Butte Ultra. Choose between 35K, 55K, and 50 mile distances on single track trails with stunning fall foliage.

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.

Experience an obstacle course event in Fort Carson featuring 5 km and 15 km distances. Conquer signature muddy challenges and earn iconic finisher gear while enjoying views of the Rocky Mountains.

A community-run 24 hour endurance event at Palmer Lake, Colorado, on a 0.82 mile loop at 7,240 feet. Top three overall awards and buckles for 100 mile finishers; five dollars per registration supports the Palmer Lake Parks Committee.

This bucket-list half marathon runs from Snowmass to downtown Aspen on the scenic Government Trail. It sells out quickly, with registration opening each May for the late September race.