Trail Running calendar near Gunnison 2026-2027

A 100 mile loop through Colorado's Sawatch Range, the High Lonesome 100 covers about 23,300 feet of climb, includes 27 miles of the Continental Divide Trail and 35 miles of the Colorado Trail, and provides detailed maps and aid stations.

A three day 120 miles trail running event near Buena Vista Colorado using charity bibs that require a minimum $2,000 fundraising commitment. Successful fundraisers receive a registration code and donations are final and distributed in Decem..

Mountain trail races in Silverton, Colorado on July 18, 2026. Distances include a 50K, a marathon and an 8.4 mile out and back that run on Alpine Loop and Kendall Mountain jeep roads near California Pass.

A mountain trail run at Powderhorn Mountain Resort on July 18, 2026 offering 5K and 15K options along the Stagecoach Trail, significant elevation gain, resort entry, a lift pass, and post-race amenities.

A trail running event on July 18, 2026 offering 10K, 25K and 50K courses across the four Aspen Snowmass mountains. Courses include the Government Trail and sections of singletrack and dirt road.

A mountain road race in Silverton, Colorado on July 19, 2026 featuring a 12-mile summit route and an 11K out-and-back. The event includes jeep road climbs, a final scramble, aid stations, a cupless policy, and a six-hour time limit.

Creede 50 and 100 take place in Creede on July 25 and 26, 2026, offering 50 mile and 100 mile courses organized by Tempest Adventures. The event site provides runner information, course details, crew and pacer guidance, and support resource..

Grand Mesa Ultras on July 25, 2026 in Grand Mesa, Colorado offers 50 Miler, 55K and 30K trail races across high alpine terrain with camping, awards, a post race raffle, and on site 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 combined national high school trail championship and a citizens race on the Salida Mountain Trails in Salida, Colorado on July 25, 2026. The 5.4 mile singletrack course includes steep climbs, switchbacks and a high point near 7,558 ft.

A community 4 mile road run in Carbondale tied to the Mountain Fair, finishing at Sopris Park. Entry fee is $40 with free youth entry and proceeds benefiting Carbondale Arts.

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.

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay, CO offers 50 mile, 50k and half marathon courses at high elevation with technical trails and forest roads. The event includes stocked aid stations, a finisher medal, drop down options and a 16 hour tim..

Trail races in Aspen on August 1, 2026, offer 50K, marathon and heavy half-marathon courses on mostly dirt trails with significant elevation gain, limited aid, and a finish-line festival at Rio Grande Park coinciding with the Duck Derby.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

A self-directed 100 mile challenge from Lake City, CO that requires visiting 24 ordered proof points and checkpoints. The route is unmarked and unsupported, has about 40,000 feet of elevation gain, and a 48 hour cutoff.

A two day running event in Snowmass Village on August 7 and 8, 2026 offering 3.76k, 5k and a single 10k plus an 18.76k challenge. Finishers receive a free New Belgium brew and event medals; proceeds support local nonprofits.

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.

A high-altitude 10K in Leadville on August 16, 2026 that follows the first and last 3.1 miles of the LT100 Run course on paved and dirt roads. One aid station is provided and awards will be given in overall, para and age categories.

A 200 mile loop race through the La Garita mountains around South Fork, CO, reaching elevations just under 13,000 feet. Organized by Tempest Adventures, registration closes Aug 1 and the listed entry fee is 1268 USD.