Trail Running calendar near Highlands Ranch 2026-2027

OUTLAST Colorado Springs is a 6 hour trail challenge with a 5K lap every hour for six rounds. Patches and a medal are awarded for laps completed and finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top times.

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.

The 4th annual Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race in Larkspur, Colorado offers 8 Mile and 3 Mile pack burro divisions. Teams must register a burro partner, follow animal welfare rules, and the field is limited to 75 participants.

A weekend of looped trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park near Lakewood CO offering 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on mostly singletrack dirt.

Experience the scenic HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area with trail races for the whole family. Enjoy rolling hills and open views followed by a pancake breakfast and finisher medals for all participants in Littleton.

A Woodland Park trail event featuring 50k and 10k options on singletrack and forest roads with views of Pikes Peak, stocked aid stations, and crew access for the 50k.

Multiple race distances run near the Royal Gorge Bridge, including a 5K road run, an 8 mile trail race and a 13.1 mile half marathon, plus a free kids Dinosaur Dash and a virtual race option.

Trail races and a family adventure run on Philip S. Miller Park and Ridgeline Open Space, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and a 50K ultramarathon.

A six-hour trail challenge in Littleton where runners complete a 5K each hour for six hours, totaling 18 miles if completed. Trail terrain, hourly elimination, tiered patches and medals, and national leaderboard prizes highlight the format.

A four-race trail series across city parks with increasing distances, chip timing, and cumulative awards for runners who complete all four events.

Multiple trail distances at Staunton State Park on October 10, 2026, from a steep 5K to a 50K ultramarathon, plus a 25K FishSlappers division that includes catching a trout; proceeds support conservation organizations.

A loop endurance event near Castle Rock, Colorado honoring two women with long lives. Choose **104 miles** or **52 miles** on a 3.25-mile loop, with solo and relay options plus camping, food trucks, and live music.

Run the Rocks is a fundraising event at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on October 11, 2026. It offers a 5k and a 1.3 mile family course and raises funds for lung disease education, advocacy and research.

Indian Creek Trail Runs in Sedalia, Colorado on October 17, 2026 offers multiple trail and ultra distances through montane forests, aspen groves, red rock formations and prairie vistas with city views from several viewpoints.

Urban trail races at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on marked single track with aid stations, drop bags, and no pacers. Organized by Aravaipa Running on October 17, 2026.

Trail marathon and half near Fort Collins along redstone singletrack and technical rock sections, with stocked aid stations, drop bag options, and caps of 400 entries per distance.

Trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park offering 5 miles or a two-lap 10 miles on single-track dirt. Registration includes park admission, a finisher meal and refreshments; 10 mile finishers receive a commemorative mug.

Four trail races across Colorado Springs parks with increasing distances and chip-timed series awards for runners who complete all four events.

Single-loop trail races in Cañon City on October 24, 2026, from 10K to 50K, featuring Tunnel Drive, a climb to 7,109 ft, Royal Gorge views and well stocked aid stations.

Trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park on Oct 25 2026 featuring 5 km, 15 km, a 5+15 double and a Kids 1 km. Mostly dirt single and double track with steep climbs, marked courses and included postrace items for adult distances.