Trail Running calendar near Gunnison 2026-2027

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-stage trail race in Colorado offering Full Pint (51 miles) and Half Pint (35 miles) options, with campsite support, meals, showers and therapy services; registration is limited to 500 runners.

A mountain race in Silverton, Colorado that climbs from about 9,318 feet to near 13,060 feet with a final 300 foot scramble. Distances include a 12 mile summit route and an 11K out-and-back, with aid stations and a cupless policy.

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..

A mountain trail event on Colorado’s Grand Mesa on July 25, 2026 offering 50 mile, 55K and 30K courses with technical single track, alpine scenery and multiple camping options.

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.

National High School Trail Championships and Beas Knees Citizens Race The National High School Trail Championships and the Beas Knees Citizens Race take place on July 25, 2026, on the Salida Mountain Trails in Salida, Colorado. The high sch..

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 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 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 navigated 100 mile mountain challenge from Lake City that requires visiting 24 points in order, returning within 48 hours, and covering roughly 90 to 105 miles with over 40,000 feet of elevation gain.

A two day untimed trail event at New Belgium Ranger Station in Snowmass Village offering 3.76k, 5k and a 10k plus an 18.76k Centennial Challenge. Includes a free New Belgium craft brew, finisher medal and event festivities.

A traditional pack burro race at 10,200 ft in Leadville, Colorado on August 9, 2026. Teams of a runner and a burro follow marked mountain routes over historic mining trails with long and shorter course options and strict animal welfare rule..

The Leadville Trail 10K Run on August 16, 2026 is a 10 km out and back that uses the opening and closing sections of the LT100 Run course at high elevation, with one aid station at the turnaround and age group and overall awards.

La Garita 200 is a 200 mile mountain loop that starts and finishes in South Fork on the banks of the Rio Grande. The route rises to just under 13,000 feet and passes through pine forest, alpine tundra and mountain parks.

A high-elevation, approximately 100-mile out-and-back ultramarathon in Leadville, Colorado, featuring Hope Pass and over 15,000 feet of climbing. The event uses an entry lottery and includes 11 aid stations, pacer allowance, and buckle awar..

A technical mountain race above Telluride, Colorado, with five route options across mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra. Courses climb to elevations above 13,000 ft and focus on the high-elevation trail experience.

Trail races in Arrowhead, Colorado on August 22, 2026 include a 13.3 mile half marathon with 2,844 ft of climbing and a mostly downhill 5.6K. Courses run mostly on single track and finish at Arrowhead Village with awards and post race food.

A 50 mile mountain ultramarathon in Ouray, Colorado with 23,582 feet of climbing across technical, high elevation trails. Entrants must meet a volunteer service requirement, carry a provided SPOT tracker, and winners face drug testing.