Trail Running calendar near Lake City 2026-2027

Run the Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra in Fellin Park, completing a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the field. Enjoy riverside trails, mountain views near 7,700 feet and shared aid.

A roughly 14 mile loop around Vallecito Reservoir in Bayfield, Colorado, combining paved road, dirt road and singletrack with about 1,000 ft of climbing. The event features four aid stations, a cupless policy and a post-race meal with live..

Challengers tackle a 6 mile climb gaining 2000 feet of elevation to reach the South Rim of the Black Canyon. Choose between a timed run or a scenic walk ending with a mountain breakfast and park views.

A last-person-standing ultra on Durango's Spurline trails. Run a 4.17-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. All proceeds support local trail building and maintenance.

A 50 mile mountain trail run in Lake City, Colorado on June 20, 2026 held as a benefit for Lake City EMTs. The course includes high alpine terrain with snowfields and creek crossings and requires prior ultra experience and a registered trac..

A mostly off-trail mountain traverse near Silverton, CO—about 50 km with 19,000 ft ascent, unmarked navigation, limited support, and entry limited to qualified Sky Pilots members with a 19-hour cutoff.

An annual uphill foot race from the Telluride gondola base to San Sophia ridge that raises funds for the Good Neighbor Fund. The 0.8 mile course gains 1,810 feet and includes age and gender categories with awards and a podium breakfast.

The Hardrock 100 is a 100 mile loop trail run around Silverton, Colorado, covering 66,394 feet of elevation change with an average elevation above 11,000 feet. The route uses 4WD roads, dirt trails and cross country sections in the San Juan..

Trail running and mountain biking near Crested Butte with 15 km and 25 km options. Courses include alpine climbs to near 11,000 ft, limited aid stations, and non traditional prize drawings.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in Ouray, Colorado, featuring about 41,862 feet of elevation gain and 14 climbs. Entrants must complete volunteer service or pay a $100 opt out; top finishers face drug testing for cash prizes.

A 100 mile loop in Colorado’s Sawatch Range, the High Lonesome 100 covers about 23,300 feet of elevation gain and includes long sections on the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail with a 37 hour cutoff.

Mountain trail races in Silverton, Colorado on July 18, 2026 feature a 50K loop, marathon, and 8.4 mile out-and-back along the Alpine Loop, passing ghost mining towns and reaching about 12,926 feet with aid stations and chip timing.

High-elevation trail races in Silverton, Colorado offering a 12 mile summit route with a final 300 foot scramble and an 11 km out and back to Deer Park, on jeep roads with aid stations and cupless refills.

Creede 50 and Creede 100 take place in Creede on July 25 and 26, 2026, offering 50 mile and 100 mile courses with runner, crew, and pacer information provided by Tempest Adventures LLC.

Grand Mesa Ultras on July 25, 2026 offers 50 mile, 55K and 30K trail races on high elevation mountain terrain with camping options, finisher awards, cash prizes, a raffle, food and beer.

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.

A non-profit 15-mile trail race on August 1, 2026 near Hesperus, Colorado, climbing 3,100 ft to 12,200 ft at Kennebec Pass with views of the Animas and Dolores valleys. Proceeds benefit La Plata County Search & Rescue.

A self guided 100 Miler around Lake City, CO that requires visiting 24 proof points and checkpoints in order. The course is unmarked and unsupported and must be completed within 48 hours.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon north of Durango, Colorado featuring roughly 19,000 feet of climbing and a 38 hour cutoff. The high alpine course follows the Colorado Trail and reaches 12,438 feet with variable mountain weather.

A 200 mile loop race in the La Garita mountains near South Fork, Colorado, reaching just under 13,000 feet and featuring pine forest, alpine tundra, and large mountain parks. Initial entries are limited to about 25–30 runners.