Trail Running calendar near Grand Mesa 2025-2026

Take on the Summit for Life in Aspen on December 6, 2025 with options to race uphill, ride the scenic gondola, or join virtually. Celebrate afterward at the Sundeck with food, live music and awards.

Circle Gothic Mountain in this scenic nordic ski tour in Crested Butte with two course options and a festive finish at Magic Meadows Yurt. Proceeds benefit Crested Butte Nordic.

The Desert Rats Trail Running Festival will take place in Fruita from Friday 10 April 2026 to Sunday 12 April 2026. You can run between 9 and 100 kilometers.

The Pilgrimage is a 150 hour ultra in Colorado's high desert where runners repeat five off road routes about 55 miles per circuit. Only 45 spots and crewed or uncrewed divisions share a single home base with basic support.

Adventure Fest in Fruita CO on May 9 and 10, 2026 is a two day outdoor celebration of trail and gravel racing, clinics, guided canyoneering, kids races and lively evening events. Camp at the trailhead and enjoy post race bonfires and commun..

Run the Fruita Trail Half Marathon through the North Fruita Desert, a scenic single loop of 13.8 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing and sweeping views of buttes and mesas. Expect flowy singletrack, technical climbs and lively aid stat..

Join Pyro's Push It Up River Trail Run on Memorial Day in New Castle to honor a fallen hero. Choose a family friendly 3.5 km riverside route or a scenic 7.7 km trail with climbs, wooded sections and river views.

San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run is an ultramarathon scheduled for June 20, 2026. The event features a 50-mile course, with a dedicated course info page and an alternate course option, underscoring a challenging yet community-focused atmospher..

Run or ride Crested Butte singletrack on July 11, 2026 with options from a rugged 25 km loop to a 15 km out and back for all levels. Expect big climbs, alpine views and limited aid so carry water and fuel.

Tackle the Ouray 100 Mile Endurance Run, a rugged 100 mile mountain trail in Colorado featuring massive elevation gain and 14 big climbs. Live tracking keeps fans connected as runners race toward a 52 hour cutoff.

Run the trails atop Colorado's Grand Mesa on July 25, 2026 with distances from 30K to 50 miles. Revel in alpine meadows, lakes and technical singletrack, then relax with weekend camping, post race food, beer and finisher awards.

Run rugged high alpine trails around Aspen with 50K, marathon or half options, each climbing above 10,000 feet. Finish at Rio Grande Park during the Duck Derby festival with live music, food trucks and community fun.

High Five 100 in Lake City Colorado on August 7 2026 is a rugged mountain ultra of about 100 miles and 40,000 ft of climbing with five 14er summits. The unmarked, self supported route uses checkpoints for aid and has a 48 hour cutoff.

Epic point to point ultramarathon from Mt Crested Butte to Aspen across the Elk Mountains. Tackle 40 miles and over 6,000 feet of climbing on high alpine terrain while supporting Crested Butte Nordic.

Run a scenic 13 mile mountain trail in Ouray, Colorado on September 19, 2026 and support the Ouray School. Hosted by the school Parent and Teacher Organization and the high school Outdoor Education class, this fundraiser starts at Fellin Pa..

Race high alpine trails in Crested Butte, Colorado with 50 mile, 55K and 35K options that showcase mountain meadows, ridgelines and fall foliage. Expect big climbs, stunning views and a festival finish with custom swag for all finishers.

Run scenic high desert trails at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area near Gunnison, Colorado, choosing from 50K, 28K or 15K distances. Expect slickrock, short climbs and big mountain views, sustainable swag and proceeds benefiting Gunnison Trails..

Kessel Run Ultra in Fruita, Colorado on November 7, 2026 offers distances from 10 to 50 miles on fast flowing singletrack through high desert. Enjoy sweeping views near Colorado National Monument and the San Juan Mountains.