Trail Running calendar near Golden 2026-2027

High-altitude trail races on Vail Mountain offering 10K and 5K courses that start near Gondola One, feature singletrack and gravel sections, on-course aid stations, post-race refreshments, and age-group awards.

Repeating 2 km out and back laps on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park. Participants collect a poker chip at each turnaround and the most chips wins during a sunup to sundown timeframe; 35 spots and a $100 entry fee.

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.

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.

A mountain fundraiser in Conifer, Colorado on July 25, 2026 featuring a 10K, a USATF certified 5K, and a 2 mile fun run, followed by a street festival with live music, vendors, and family activities.

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.

A single 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado with about 40,000 feet of climbing and sections above 12,700 ft. The race is capped at 75 runners and features aid stations sleep stations live GPS tracking and finishers awards.

STRS #4 - Tom's Baby on July 29, 2026 takes place at Tom's Baby Trailhead in Breckenridge, CO, offering short and long course entries with adult, youth, and non-binary categories and published entry fees.

A point to point relay across Colorado, the Wild West Relay covers 200 miles and 36 legs from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs over two mountain passes. Teams of various sizes can compete and each team carries a GPS tracker with app suppor..

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.

Point to point mountain trail races in Winter Park, Colorado on August 1, 2026. Three distances offer alpine singletrack, substantial elevation change, aid stations with nutrition, and age group awards for men and women.

A mountain trail race in Vail on August 1, 2026 featuring an uphill 6.9 km course with about 2,013 feet of gain, singletrack and doubletrack terrain, an aid station, post race refreshments, awards and a raffle.

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 four-race August trail series at Lory State Park in Fort Collins featuring 5k, 10k and 12k courses with chip timing, series points and end-of-series awards. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided.

Trail races of 5k, 10k and half marathon on Frisco Peninsula trails with lake and mountain views, single-track sections, chip timing, aid stations, and post-race food and beer for participants 21 and older.

Trail races of 16 mile and 8 mile take place at Rampart Reservoir near Woodland Park, Colorado. Pre registration is required and parking is on USFS Roads 950 and 951 with about a quarter mile walk to the start.

A traditional pack-burro race in Leadville, Colorado at over 10,000 feet where each team is one runner and one burro carrying mining tools. The long course is about 21 miles and a shorter 6 to 8 mile course is planned.

Experience a focused trail run through the hills of Lory State Park with 1,700 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy a post-race social with pizza and beer in a scenic outdoor setting limited to 100 participants.

A four‑race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k, 10k and 12k courses with varied elevation. Series and per-race registration, post-race food and drinks, and end-of-series awards for top points scorers.