Trail Running calendar near Golden 2026-2027

Test your resilience on a scenic two mile dirt loop in Northern Colorado with distances ranging from 7k to 100 miles. Enjoy a festival atmosphere featuring glamping, saunas, cold plunges, and relay options for teams.

Experience a mountain trail ultramarathon through the scenic Buffalo Creek Recreation Area in Colorado. Choose between a 50 mile or 50K course featuring nearly 100 percent singletrack trails and stunning granite rock formations.

A 20K route around Turquoise Lake in Leadville, CO, running clockwise from Matchless Boat Ramp with paved and single track sections. Adult entry is $40 and under 18 run free. Parking is limited and a day use fee may apply.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through subalpine forests and lakeside paths at the historic Leadville National Fish Hatchery. This cross country style event supports local youth athletics and recreation in the Leadville area.

Experience the Rocky Mountains at Granby Ranch Resort with distances ranging from 6 miles to a 14 hour elevation challenge. Runners navigate single track trails through aspen groves and alpine meadows with views of the mountain range.

Event Overview The Great Divide Ultra is a trail running festival held in early June in Divide, Colorado. The event takes place on the rolling meadows of Mueller State Park. The courses are 100% smooth single and double-track trail. Distanc..

Aiden's Adventure 5k is a community run/walk honoring a young child's memory. The event features a flat dirt trail 5k, a kids' dash, and family-friendly activities like carnival games and a butterfly release. All proceeds support local char..

Run a flat and fast off road course at an animal sanctuary with views of the Rocky Mountains. Choose from multiple distances and timed events while supporting rescued farm animals in a festival atmosphere.

Experience a scenic loop course through the Devil’s Backbone Open Space in Loveland. This manual timed trail run features natural terrain and includes a commemorative hat for all participants.

The Barr Lake Trail Race offers a flat, fast course on dirt trails around the scenic lake. With distances from 5K to 50K, runners can enjoy views of the Colorado Front Range. The event is in its seventh year and features a cupless initiativ..

Races through Garden of the Gods Park include a 10 mile road, 10K road and 10K trail, all finishing at Rock Ledge Ranch. The routes pass towering sandstone formations, include aid stations, and end with on-site post-race food and music.

Prepare for the Race Across the Sky at this three day training camp in Leadville. Run key sections of the 100 mile course alongside veteran guides and attend educational panels on nutrition and biomechanics.

Event Details Ring the Springs is a trail running event taking place on June 20, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The event offers three distance options: a 100K, a 50K, and a 35K. All races start and finish at Rock Ledge Ranch, located..

Experience up to three miles of messy fun at the Colorado National Speedway. Navigate obstacles by crawling wading and sliding through the mud with friends and family during this unique event in Dacono.

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a scenic trail run through Beaver Creek Resort. Enjoy blooming wildflowers and breathtaking mountain views across diverse single track and gravel courses.

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.

Experience the peaks of Colorado through a series of four half marathons and a 25 km trail race. Run through iconic locations like Estes Park and Nederland while supporting local youth programs.

A community-focused trail festival in Gold Hill, Colorado, with 28K, 12K, 5K and Kids 1K races, a shuttle from Boulder, and proceeds supporting wildfire preparedness for the town.

Experience the beauty of Lory State Park at this USATF sanctioned trail race featuring 5K, 5 mile, and 10 mile distances. Enjoy scenic foothill views, plant-based post-race pancakes, and unique wooden medals.

Experience the highest trail marathon in the USA reaching 13185 feet at Mosquito Pass. Choose between a 26.4 mile marathon or a 15.46 mile heavy half through Leadvilles historic mining district and rugged high altitude terrain.