Trail Running calendar near Golden 2024-2025

The Weld Your Mettle Running Festival is a vibrant event taking place from May 23 to May 25, 2025, in Eaton, Colorado. It features a variety of running challenges, including timed relays (3, 6, 9, 12, and 24 hours), a 7K Ruck, and a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run. Participants can enjoy a supportive community ..

The Ol' College Try 24 Hour Ultra is Denver's inaugural 24-hour ultra race, taking place at Auraria Campus on May 24-25, 2025. Organized by Rise Again Running Events in collaboration with Tall Tales Ranch, this event invites runners of all levels to challenge themselves in a non-stop race environmen..

The North Fork 50 Mile/50K is an ultramarathon set in the scenic Colorado mountains near Denver, taking place on May 31, 2025. This event features a challenging course that is entirely on soft surfaces, primarily singletrack trails, with some double track sections. Runners will experience diverse la..

The Crazy Legs 10k+ Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place at Devil’s Backbone Open Space in Loveland, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. This trail run features a challenging course designed to provide a fun experience for participants. Runners will navigate through various trails, with water ..

The Great Divide Ultra is a premier trail running event held in Divide, Colorado, featuring a variety of race distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and 25K, taking place on June 7-8, 2025. Set in the scenic Mueller State Park, participants will experience beautiful rolling meadows and stunning v..

Estes Park's Backyard Ultra is a unique ultra-running event set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Estes, Colorado. Participants must complete a distance of 4.252 miles within one hour, every hour, until only one runner remains. This format continues without a predetermined end, making it a true ..

The Barr Lake Trail Race, held in Brighton, Colorado, is a celebrated running event now in its sixth year, featuring a variety of distances including 50K, 30K, Half Marathon, 15K, and 5K. Known for its flat and fast course with minimal elevation gain, the race offers stunning views of Barr Lake and ..

The Timberview Trail Run is an exciting annual trail race held at Lory State Park in Colorado, featuring three distances: a 10-mile, a 5-mile, and a 5K. This event caters to athletes of all levels and ages, offering a scenic course with stunning views of Horsetooth Reservoir and the surrounding foot..

The Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half is a challenging running event set in the historic mining district of Leadville, Colorado. Participants can choose between a 26.4-mile marathon or a 15.4-mile Heavy Half, both featuring rugged trails and high-altitude terrain, with the marathon reaching an..

The Vail Hillclimb will take place in Vail on Saturday 5 July 2025.

The Alma Foundation Race in the Clouds Dirt Festival is an exciting outdoor event taking place in Alma, Colorado, from July 10 to July 13, 2025. Set at an elevation of 10,600 feet, the festival features a variety of activities including mountain bike racing, trail running, a free kids' bike race, an..

Chase the Moon is an exciting overnight running event held in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry trail system, featuring a 12-hour solo ultramarathon and team relays. Participants can choose to run solo or form teams of 3 or 5. New this year, shorter distances such as 5 miles, 10 miles, 25K, and 50K ar..

The Silverheels Trail Runs, part of the Human Potential Running Series, will take place on July 11-12, 2025, in Como, Colorado. This annual event features multiple race distances, including a 100-Mile, 100k, 50-Mile, 60k, 19-Mile, and 10-Mile, catering to a variety of runners. The courses, set at an..

The Leadville Silver Rush 50M is a challenging 50-mile trail run set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Participants will navigate a course featuring significant elevation gain, technical climbs, and breathtaking views, making it a true test of endurance and skill. The event serve..

The Elevation Run/Walk is a community-focused event taking place in Conifer, Colorado, on July 26, 2025. This annual race features multiple distances, including 10 miles, 5 miles, and a 2-mile fun run, showcasing the scenic trails and neighborhoods of Conifer at an average elevation of 8,200 feet. P..

The Pikes Peak Ultra is an exciting running event designed to highlight the stunning trails of Colorado Springs. Participants can choose from various distances, including 20K, 30K, 50K, and 50 miles, with the course starting at Bear Creek Regional Park. Runners will traverse scenic routes, including..

The Summit 200 is an extraordinary 200-mile mountain race set in Summit County, Colorado, featuring a challenging loop that showcases stunning hiking trails, forest roads, and scenic views. Participants will experience significant elevation changes, with the lowest point over 9,000 feet and sections..

The Sheep Mountain Ultras, part of the Human Potential Running Series, is an annual trail running event held in Fairplay, Colorado. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, it features three race distances: a challenging 50-mile, a 50k, and a half marathon, all set against the stunning backdrop of the South Pa..

The Boulder Rez Marathon is a scenic running event held at the Boulder Reservoir in Boulder, Colorado. Participants can choose from various distances, including a marathon, half marathon, 3/4 marathon, and 10K, all set along dirt roads and trails with stunning views of the reservoir and Rocky Mounta..

The Lory Summer Trail Series, scheduled for August 2025, features a series of midweek trail races at Lory State Park in Fort Collins, Colorado. Participants can choose from distances of 5K, 10K, and 12K, designed to cater to both novice and experienced trail runners. The event aims to create a fun a..