Trail Running calendar near Jackson County 2026-2027

Experience a half marathon in the mountains of Nederland Colorado. This event features a significant elevation gain of 4226 feet with the summit always in view.

Kick off Independence Day with a 5k run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado. The scenic route travels along the Fraser River Trail and finishes at the Rendezvous Event Center for a post-race party.

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 mountain trail race on July 5, 2026 in Vail, Colorado covering 12.2 km with about 2,128 feet of climb, starting at Vail’s Mountain Haus and finishing at Mid-Vail. Aid stations, race shirts, awards and postrace refreshments are provided.

Run through Aspen trees and wildflowers on the scenic Spring Creek Trail in Steamboat Springs. Choose between a challenging 9.5 mile loop with significant elevation gain or a rolling 5k out and back course.

Mountain trail races on Vail Mountain at 10,000 feet with rerouted 10K and 5K courses, gondola access to the start, aid stations and finish food, age-group awards, t-shirts and a post-race raffle.

An endurance event on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park that runs from sunrise to sunset. Participants repeat a 1 km out and back loop, collect poker chips at each turnaround, and earn milestone pins and awards.

Experience a true mountain ultra through the rugged alpine peaks and lakes of Northern Colorado. Navigate technical trails and high ridges across 60km or 100km courses in a wild wilderness setting.

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 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.

An uphill trail race in Vail that starts at Gondola One and finishes at Mid-Vail, covering about 6.9 km with 2,013 feet of climb. Aid stations provide water and sports drink, and finish-line refreshments and age-group awards are part of the..

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.

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 premier two day trail event in Steamboat Springs featuring mountain bike and running races. Navigate scenic singletrack through aspen forests and meadows while supporting local youth and trail advocacy programs.

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 marathon and half marathon on August 15, 2026 at Lake Owen in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Routes run on the 21 mile Rail Trail at high elevation and support trail upkeep.

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.