Trail Running calendar near Grand Mesa 2026-2027

Run the Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra in Fellin Park, completing a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the field. Enjoy riverside trails, mountain views near 7,700 feet and shared aid.

Trail races in Eagle, Colorado on May 16, 2026 featuring a 14K and a 6K on mostly single track. Aid stations, finish-line refreshments, age-group awards and an afterparty at Capitol Public House follow the event.

Challengers tackle a 6 mile climb gaining 2000 feet of elevation to reach the South Rim of the Black Canyon. Choose between a timed run or a scenic walk ending with a mountain breakfast and park views.

Point-to-point trail races in Carbondale, Colorado offering a 10-mile and a 28k course over Prince Creek, Buckhorn and Glassier trails; organized aid stations and a weekend film festival accompany the event.

A Memorial Day trail event in New Castle, Colorado, honoring a fallen hero with riverfront routes. Options include 3.5 km and 7.7 km courses with both in person and virtual entries.

A mountain trail event in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultras, with campground hub, on-site amenities, and 2026 as the final year at Snowmass.

A two-day team relay in Snowmass Village on June 5 to 6, 2026, featuring teams of four or eight covering 120 miles and 17,888 feet of gain, with camping, village amenities and alpine trail scenery.

A 50 mile high mountain trail run in Lake City, Colorado, held near the summer solstice. Live tracking is required and entrants must be 18 or older with prior trail ultra experience.

A three-race trail series at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs from June to September 2026, featuring 5k, 10k and a half marathon. Each event has specific bib pickup, registration rules, and course support details.

An uphill foot race in Telluride that benefits the Good Neighbor Fund, following the Telluride Trail to San Sophia ridge. The event uses age and gender categories, awards medals by category, and lists specific bib pickup dates before the ra..

Trail running and mountain biking near Crested Butte with 15 km and 25 km options. Courses include alpine climbs to near 11,000 ft, limited aid stations, and non traditional prize drawings.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in Ouray, Colorado, with about 41,862 feet of elevation gain and fourteen climbs. Participants must complete eight hours of pre race volunteer service or pay a $100 opt out fee; winners face drug testing.

Trail running event in Mesa, Colorado on July 18, 2026 offering 5 km and 15 km courses. Organized by the Grand Junction Sports Commission; volunteers can register and full refunds or deferrals apply if canceled for severe weather.

Experience the mountain trails of Aspen Snowmass with three distinct race distances. Runners can choose between a 50K trek across four mountains a 25K trail run or a 10K course starting from the Elk Camp Gondola.

Trail ultramarathons on Colorado's Grand Mesa with three distances, mountain single track, alpine scenery, camping options, awards, and post race food and beer.

High altitude mountain trail races in Telluride on July 25th 2026, featuring a 30K with about 5,800 ft of gain and a 10 mile with about 3,500 ft, mainly on technical alpine singletrack and double track.

A multi-distance trail running event in Aspen, Colorado, held on mostly dirt trails with substantial elevation gain. The race centers at Rio Grande Park and takes place alongside a park festival that includes live music and food.

A self navigated mountain challenge in Lake City, CO with 24 required proof points and checkpoints. Routes are unmarked, aid is allowed only at checkpoints, and finishers must return to Lake City within 48 hours.

A two day untimed trail event at New Belgium Ranger Station in Snowmass Village offering 3.76k, 5k and 10k distances. Completing all three earns the 18.76k Challenge medal; the event includes a free craft brew, medals, music, food, and vend..

A technical mountain race in the San Juan Mountains above Telluride, Colorado, with multiple long courses and sections above 13,000 ft. Rocky, steep and exposed terrain requires prior mountain running experience.