Trail Running calendar near Gunnison 2026-2027

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista, Colorado, a scenic trail event with marathon, half marathon and 9k options. Start in town square, enjoy Paddlefest fun, and support local nonprofits.

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 rerouted edition of the Leadville Turquoise Lake 20K on May 30, 2026, covering 15.94 miles with 1,359 feet of gain around Turquoise Lake in Leadville, Colorado. Proceeds support local youth athletics and recreation.

A scenic *5 km* cross country race at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery on May 31, 2026, with dirt road, path and trail sections. Awards are given by age group and youth registration is free.

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 three day Leadville training camp that walks and runs major sections of the Leadville Trail 100 course, pairs guided day and night runs with recovery and nutrition support, and includes panels, Q&A sessions and a provided running kit.

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 trail run at Creekside Park on June 20, 2026 offering 10K and 5.2K courses as part of the Vail Trail Running Series; the race benefits the Vail Valley Charitable Fund and features aid stations, finish-line food, awards, and on-site maps.

At 10,600 feet in Alma, Colorado, Race in the Clouds is a June 25 to 28 Dirt Fest featuring mountain biking, trail running, off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping, with USA Triathlon sanctioning and age group awards.

A rugged, mostly off-trail 50k around Silverton, CO, with about 19,000 ft of ascent and a roughly 19-hour cutoff. Entry is limited and restricted to club members with proven mountain navigation experience.

A 26.4 mile trail marathon and a 15.46 mile Heavy Half on Leadville mining trails, topping out at Mosquito Pass 13,185 feet. Both races feature multiple aid stations, specified parking and shuttle arrangements, and the marathon serves as an..

A three race trail series at Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It offers 5K, 10K, and a half marathon with specified elevation gains, limited aid station support, and defined registration windows.

A downtown Leadville Fourth of July 5K held above 10,000 feet, with adult fees rising from $25 to $30 after July 2 and free entry for youth 17 and under. Proceeds support local youth athletics and recreation.

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..

A high altitude trail running event in Como and Grant, Colorado offering ultras and shorter trail distances across alpine meadows, single track and historic mining terrain, with aid stations, drop bag options, crew and pacer rules.

A 100 mile loop ultramarathon in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado, featuring about 66,394 feet of total elevation change and an average elevation of 11,186 feet. The course uses 4WD roads, dirt trails and cross country terrain.

Experience Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge with running and mountain biking events. Choose between a 25 km loop or the classic 15 km sprint in this high elevation mountain competition.

A high altitude 50 mile out-and-back in Leadville on July 11, 2026 featuring about 7,500 feet of climbing and a 12,024 foot high point. The event also offers a 15 mile race, a juniors 5K, and serves as an LT100 qualifier.

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.