Trail Running calendar near Fort Collins 2025-2026

Run the Twin Mountain Trudge in Laramie WY on Jan 10, 2026, choosing a ~10.2 mile single loop or a ~20.5 mile double. Thigh deep snow, ice and about 2,000 feet of climbing make this a rugged winter course that demands proper gear and grit.

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.

Join the Freakin Freezin 5K in Denver on January 25 for a chilly, car free, flat trail run at Northfield High School with medals for all finishers. Choose a 5K, a no shirt option, or run virtually and score a finisher package.

Tackle the Sourdough Snowshoe Race in Nederland CO on Jan 31 2026, a donation based backcountry challenge where snowshoes are required for the full route. Choose 18K or 30K and warm up at the finish with hot drinks and a warming tent.

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.

Race The Ranch in Granby, Colorado invites snowshoers to tackle scenic looped courses at Snow Mountain Ranch across 5k, 25k, and 50k distances. Finishers earn a custom beanie and engraved camp mug in this supported winter adventure.

Join Run the Ranch April 10 and 11, 2026 at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado for trail races on private ranch trails, from 5K and 10K to timed 4 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour solo and relay events. Virtual options available.

Experience Colorado single track trails at Mountain Ridge Trail Race on Saturday April 11 2026 in Highlands Ranch, with distances from 5K to 21 Mile and live tracking. Scenic dirt paths and climbs offer a rugged, cupless trail challenge.

Run the Poudre River Trail April 11 and 12 2026 at the NoCo Urban Ultra and Relay, with 50 and 100 mile solo or relay options. Enjoy a scenic route through Fort Collins, Timnath, Windsor and Greeley and celebrate at a lively finish festival..

Tackle the Quad Rock 25 or 50 mile trail races on May 9, 2026 in scenic Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Park near Fort Collins. Expect rugged singletrack, big climbs and sweeping views for a challenging, unforgettable day on the tra..

Run the Summits Trail Runs on June 6, 2026 at Granby Ranch Resort, Colorado, with options from a 6 mile to a challenging 50k. Experience single track trails, alpine meadows, and big climbs in a limited field for an intimate mountain race.

Take on the Crazy Legs 10k trail run through the scenic Devil's Backbone Open Space in Loveland on June 7, 2026. Limited spots, marked trails, and a post race celebration at Loveland Aleworks make this a fun mountain running day.

Run the scenic Barr Lake Trail Race at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, CO on June 13, 2026. Choose from 5K to 50K on a looped dirt course with continuous lake and Front Range views, friendly aid stations, and a relaxed mostly flat route.

Hit the foothill dirt trails at Lory State Park on June 27 for the Timberview Trail Run with 10 mile, 5 mile and beginner friendly 5K options. Finish with pancakes, craft beer and finisher swag at this USATF sanctioned community favorite.

The Never Summer 100Km will take place in Jackson County from Friday 24 July 2026 to Monday 27 July 2026. You can run between 60 and 100 kilometers.

Join the Wild West Relay, a scenic point to point 200 miles across Colorado from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. Run solo or with teams from 1 up to 12 people as you tackle mountain passes, open roads and big western views.

Run the Lory Summer Trail Series in August at Lory State Park: four midweek trail races from 5K to 12K with scenic climbs and friendly competition. Stay after each race for pizza, drinks and a free vintage shirt, plus series awards.

Run the Lory Summer Trail Series in August at Lory State Park: four midweek trail races from 5K to 12K with scenic climbs and friendly competition. Stay after each race for pizza, drinks and a free vintage shirt, plus series awards.

Run the Med Bow Rail Marathon or Half on August 15, 2026, along the scenic Medicine Bow Rail Trail near Laramie, Wyoming. Enjoy wide gravel trails, lake loops and mountain views while supporting trail upkeep; all finishers get a medal.

Run mountain trails in Fraser, Colorado on August 22, 2026 with a scenic high elevation half marathon or a friendly 5K along dirt roads. All proceeds benefit the Shining Stars Foundation and dogs on leash are welcome.