Trail Running calendar near Gunnison 2026-2027

Experience high altitude trail running through historic Colorado ghost towns and mines at over 10000 feet. Choose from distances ranging from 10 miles to 100 miles in the scenic South Park Valley.

The Hardrock 100 is a 100 mile loop trail run around Silverton, Colorado, covering 66,394 feet of elevation change with an average elevation above 11,000 feet. The route uses 4WD roads, dirt trails and cross country sections in the San Juan..

Experience Crested Butte's oldest trail challenge with 15k and 25k runs or a technical 25k mountain bike race. Navigate scenic singletrack and alpine ridges finishing with a post race brunch.

A high altitude out and back through Leadville's historic mining district, the Silver Rush 50 Run covers about 50 miles with substantial elevation gain and a 14 hour cutoff. The weekend also includes a 15 mile race, a juniors 5K, and LT100..

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in Ouray, Colorado, featuring about 41,862 feet of elevation gain and 14 climbs. Entrants must complete volunteer service or pay a $100 opt out; top finishers face drug testing for cash prizes.

Experience a high altitude 100 mile loop through the Colorado Rockies featuring 23,300 feet of gain. Run across alpine passes and historic ghost towns on the Continental Divide and Colorado Trails within a 37 hour limit.

Mountain trail races in Silverton, Colorado on July 18, 2026 feature a 50K loop, marathon, and 8.4 mile out-and-back along the Alpine Loop, passing ghost mining towns and reaching about 12,926 feet with aid stations and chip timing.

A mountain trail race at Powderhorn Mountain Resort on July 18, 2026 offering a steep 5K with over 1,500 feet of climb and a 15K that repeats the ascent. Registration includes resort entry, shirt, finisher item, food, and a lift pass.

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.

A three day, fully supported trail running stage race in Leadville, Colorado that crosses the Continental Divide between Hope Pass and Red Cliff. Offers a 51 mile Full Pint and a 35 mile Half Pint with a field limited to 500 runners.

High-elevation trail races in Silverton, Colorado offering a 12 mile summit route with a final 300 foot scramble and an 11 km out and back to Deer Park, on jeep roads with aid stations and cupless refills.

An ultra running event in Creede offering 50 mile and 100 mile courses across the San Isabel and Rio Grande National Forests over two days, organized by Tempest Adventures under a USDA Forest Service permit.

Grand Mesa Ultras on July 25, 2026 offers 50 mile, 55K and 30K trail races on high elevation mountain terrain with camping options, finisher awards, cash prizes, a raffle, food and beer.

Mountain trail races in Telluride, Colorado offering a high alpine 30K with about 5,800 ft of gain and a 10 mile with about 3,500 ft of gain, both on mixed double track and singletrack with alpine views.

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.

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.

A mountain trail event in Aspen on August 1, 2026 offering 50K, marathon and heavy half-marathon mostly on dirt trails with significant elevation gain; limited on-course support and a finish festival at Rio Grande Park.

Experience a Colorado tradition at the Buena Vista Pack Burro Race. Choose between 13.1 or 7.3 mile courses and compete either with a burro team or as a solo runner in this historic mountain event.

A self guided 100 Miler around Lake City, CO that requires visiting 24 proof points and checkpoints in order. The course is unmarked and unsupported and must be completed within 48 hours.

Celebrate Colorado with a series of scenic trail runs in Snowmass Village featuring multiple distances and a unique 18.76k medal challenge ending with craft beer and live music.