Trail Running calendar near Glenwood Springs 2025-2026

Crested Butte Ultra, in Crested Butte, Colorado, features 50 Miler, 55K, and 35K formats. Runners traverse the Gunnison National Forest on single-track trails through mountain meadows and up to high ridges for wide-open vistas of wildflowers, mountain backdrops, and fall foliage. The event aims to f..

The Emerald Mountain Trail Run takes place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, offering two race distances: a 12k (approximately 7.75 miles) and a 4-mile run. The scenic course starts at the base of Howelsen Hill and winds through aspen-lined single-track trails on Emerald Mountain. The event welcomes h..

Golden Leaf Half Marathon, presented by ACG, is the bucket-list race hosted by the Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen. The half marathon (approximately 13.1 miles) starts at Fanny Hill in Snowmass and follows the Government Trail through scenic Aspen groves, finishing at Koch Lumber Park in downt..

The West Elk Challenge is a point-to-point trail marathon in the North Fork Valley of Colorado on October 4, 2025. Distances offered: 26.2 miles (marathon) 30 km option (new in 2025; limited to 50 participants) The event is held during peak fall color and serves as a fundraiser for the Nature Con..

Rubey Rescue Run is a 5K uphill trail race held in Aspen, Colorado. The course climbs Buttermilk Mountain, starting near the base at Buttermilk Mountain Lodge and gaining about 1,700 feet to the Cliff House, offering a timed competition and sweeping views of the Maroon Bells. Participants may run wi..

Sage Burner Trail Race is held at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area in Gunnison, Colorado. The event date is Saturday, October 11, 2025. Distances offered include: 50K 28K 15K The event location features high desert terrain with sage brush and 360 degree views of the Maroon Bells, the San Juan Mounta..

Gothic Mountain Tour takes place in Crested Butte, Colorado. It features two ski races: a 23.5-mile competitive course and a 17.85-mile recreational route around Gothic Mountain, finishing on the Crested Butte Nordic trail system at the Magic Meadows Yurt. The course begins in Crested Butte (competi..

The Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival is a multi-sport outdoor event held in Alma, Colorado in 2026. The festival base is Alma Cemetery Meadow, at about 10,600 ft elevation and roughly half a mile from downtown Alma. The event program includes mountain biking, trail running, an off-road duath..

The Silverheels Trail Runs take place July 10-11, 2026, with start/finish operations based at the Como Roundhouse in Como, CO. Distances offered include: 100-Mile 100k 50-Mile 60k 19-Mile 10-Mile Runner capacity is limited: 100 combined for the 100-Mile and 100k, and 200 combined for the 50-Mile,..

The Summit 200 is a single, non-repetitive 200‑mile loop around Summit County, Colorado, centered near Frisco. The mostly non-urban route uses single-track trails, forest roads, and some rec paths and pavement, with the lowest altitude above 9,000 ft and sections climbing toward 12,800 ft, plus 12 f..

The Sheep Mountain trail runs offer three distances: 50-Mile 50k Half Marathon The event is limited to 300 runners and has a 16-hour time limit. The start and finish are at Town of Fairplay Beach in Fairplay, CO. Registration for the 2026 edition opens December 1, 2025; online registration closes..

Run the Rockies Trail Race in Frisco, Colorado offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances on the scenic Frisco Peninsula trails, with views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range. The start and finish are at the Frisco Nordic Center. The course blends single-track and dirt roads, looping counte..