Trail Running calendar near Idaho Springs 2026-2027

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.

A single 200 mile loop in Summit County Colorado at sustained high altitude, capped at 75 runners, with about 40,000 feet of climbing, multiple aid and sleep stations, live GPS tracking, and a multiyear deferral policy.

Experience an epic 200 mile point to point team relay from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. Run through the heart of the Rocky Mountains and over two scenic mountain passes in this ultimate Colorado road race.

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.

Experience high alpine trail running in the scenic mountains surrounding Aspen. Choose between 50K, marathon, or heavy half marathon distances on dirt trails ending at a vibrant finish line festival.

Experience high alpine racing through the scenic singletrack and forest trails of Winter Park Colorado. Join a point to point mountain adventure with distances ranging from a 10K loop to a technical 50K ultra.

Experience a challenging 4.3 mile uphill climb on Vail Mountain featuring over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. This scenic singletrack race finishes at Mid Vail with stunning views and post run refreshments for all participants.

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 four-race August trail series at Lory State Park in Fort Collins featuring 5k, 10k and 12k courses with chip timing, series points and end-of-series awards. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided.

Experience the Frisco Peninsula trails with a choice of 5 km, 10 km, or Half Marathon distances. Enjoy a scenic course featuring single track trails and dirt roads with views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range.

Experience a focused trail run through the hills of Lory State Park with 1,700 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy a post-race social with pizza and beer in a scenic outdoor setting limited to 100 participants.

A four-race trail series on Tuesday evenings in August in Lory State Park. Distances include 5K, 10K, and 12K routes with varying elevation. Pizza and drinks follow each race, with series awards at the end.

A multi-distance race at Boulder Reservoir, Colorado, featuring a mostly dirt and trail course with about 200 feet of elevation gain and views of the reservoir and the Rocky Mountains.

Experience the first ever trail race through the iconic red rocks of Roxborough State Park. Tackle 50 miles or 50k of technical singletrack and high country terrain before enjoying a finish line celebration with food trucks and local brew.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

Trail races around Standley Lake in Westminster, Colorado, in August 2026 offering 50K, 35K, half, 10K and 5K on 100% dirt trails with out-and-back course formats, parking at Wayne Carle Middle School, and support stations along the routes.

Summit Grays and Torreys Peaks in this 8.8 mile Colorado endurance event. Participants must carry a 20lb dry load while tackling 4,101 feet of elevation gain.

Experience the historic Race Across the Sky in the Colorado Rockies. This legendary 100 mile ultramarathon features over 15,000 feet of elevation gain reaching heights of 12,626 feet.

Experience the high-altitude scenery of Leadville on this 10K course, which follows the first and final miles of the famous LT100 Run. With a single aid station and awards for top finishers, it's a classic mountain run. Registration is open..

Experience a hilly 5k trail race through the scenic Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in this midweek summer series event.