Trail Running calendar near Fort Carson 2026-2027

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.

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.

Test your strength at this exclusive obstacle course event in Peyton featuring a three lap 3K race and a one mile kids run. Navigate rigs, rope climbs, and heavy carries in a small field of only fifty athletes.

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.

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..

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.

A high altitude trail running event in Como and Grant, Colorado offering ultras and shorter trail distances across alpine meadows, single track and historic mining terrain, with aid stations, drop bag options, crew and pacer rules.

Experience a high altitude mountain race through the Sawatch range of the Colorado Rockies. This 101 mile loop features historical ghost towns and alpine passes with over 23000 feet of elevation gain.

A two day festival in Centennial Park, Cañon City on July 17–18, 2026 featuring whitewater competitions and land based events. The program includes running and mountain bike races, raft rodeo, SUP activities, cardboard boat races and a ween..

A community trail event at JCC Ranch Camp on Saturday July 18 offering 5k and 10k trail options, sliding scale entry, on course water and clinic support, plus post-race tie dye and craft activities for finishers.

Experience a historic mountain run on Pikes Peak climbing to an altitude of 10,200 feet. This 12.6 mile trail race features a 3,630 foot vertical gain through the scenic landscapes of Manitou Springs.

A three-stage trail race in Colorado offering Full Pint (51 miles) and Half Pint (35 miles) options, with campsite support, meals, showers and therapy services; registration is limited to 500 runners.

Experience the mountain trails of Colorado Springs at the Pikes Peak Ultra. Choose from four race distances that take you through high elevation terrain including Cheyenne Canon and the summit of Mt. Rosa.

Elevation Run/Walk in Conifer, Colorado on July 25, 2026 offers 10K, 5K and 2 mile courses on paved roads and trails around Aspen Park at about 8200 feet, with proceeds supporting local schools and trail maintenance.

National High School Trail Championships and Beas Knees Citizens Race The National High School Trail Championships and the Beas Knees Citizens Race take place on July 25, 2026, on the Salida Mountain Trails in Salida, Colorado. The high sch..

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.

Experience high elevation trail running in the mountains of Fairplay Colorado. This event offers three distances ranging from a half marathon on forest roads to technical ultramarathons through remote wilderness terrain.

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs offers two uphill out and back races on mixed dirt and paved roads, with steep sections and an aid station on the 10k. Both races start and finish at Courtney Riley Cooper Park.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.