Trail Running calendar near Jackson County 2026-2027

A 5K run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado following the Fraser River Trail from Gondola Plaza to the Rendezvous Event Center, with an after party featuring refreshments, awards and prize giveaways.

Experience a mountain run to the summit of an 10,839 foot former volcano. This 8 mile out and back course features 2200 feet of climbing and panoramic views from a historic fire lookout tower.

A 12.2K uphill trail race in Vail, Colorado marking its 50th running, the Vail HillClimb gains 2,128 feet across dirt and gravel service roads to finish at Mid-Vail, with aid stations, race shirts, awards by age group and a post-race raffle..

Trail races on the Spring Creek trail start and finish near the gazebo on Spring Creek Road. Options include a 9.5 mile loop with significant early climbing and a 5K out and back; the event is cupless and includes awards plus a raffle.

High-altitude trail races on Vail Mountain offering 10K and 5K courses that start near Gondola One, feature singletrack and gravel sections, on-course aid stations, post-race refreshments, and age-group awards.

Repeating 2 km out and back laps on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park. Participants collect a poker chip at each turnaround and the most chips wins during a sunup to sundown timeframe; 35 spots and a $100 entry fee.

Alpine ultramarathons in State Forest State Park between the Never Summer and Medicine Bow ranges. Options include 100 km, 60 km or both, with high elevation terrain, staffed aid stations and limited cell service.

A single 200-mile loop around Summit County, Colorado on trails, 4WD roads and rec paths, with elevations above 9,000 ft and sections over 12,700 ft. The field is capped at 75 runners and includes 12 aid stations, four sleep stations, and l..

STRS #4 - Tom's Baby on July 29, 2026 takes place at Tom's Baby Trailhead in Breckenridge, CO, offering short and long course entries with adult, youth, and non-binary categories and published entry fees.

An overnight team relay covering 200 miles and 36 legs from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs, crossing two mountain passes. Multiple team categories are offered and teams choose between supplying volunteers or donating to Windsor Gives.

A mountain trail event in Winter Park, CO offering 50K, 21K, and 10K courses across high alpine singletrack with significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, age group awards, and town finish at Rendezvous Event Center.

A mountain trail race in Vail on August 1, 2026 featuring an uphill 6.9 km course with about 2,013 feet of gain, singletrack and doubletrack terrain, an aid station, post race refreshments, awards and a raffle.

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs offers two uphill out and back races on mixed dirt and paved roads, with steep sections and an aid station on the 10k. Both races start and finish at Courtney Riley Cooper Park.

Four midweek trail races in August at Lory State Park near Fort Collins, offering 5k to 12k courses, chip timing, series points, post-race pizza and vintage shirts, with awards for top series finishers.

Trail races of 5k, 10k and half marathon on Frisco Peninsula trails with single track, lakeshore finishes, chip timing, aid stations for the 10k and half, and post race food and beer for participants 21 and older.

Two day mountain bike and trail running event in Steamboat Springs on August 8 and 9 2026. Multiple distances from a 52 mile solo bike to 26.2 and 13.1 mile runs, with proceeds supporting local youth and trail organizations.

A hilly 10 km trail race at Lory State Park's Eltuck Picnic Area with 1,700 feet of elevation gain and a 100-runner cap. The event includes pre-attached timing chips, no on-course aid, and post-race pizza and beverages.

A four‑race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k, 10k and 12k courses with varied elevation. Series and per-race registration, post-race food and drinks, and end-of-series awards for top points scorers.

STRS #5 Carter Park Scurry in Breckenridge on August 12 2026 offers short and long course entries across adult youth and non-binary divisions with published entry fees and a course map.

Run the scenic Medicine Bow Rail Trail and Lake Owen at high elevation in Wyoming's national forest. This event offers both marathon and half marathon distances, all on a historic pathway. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 15.