Trail Running calendar near Lake City 2025-2026

Explore Gothic Mountain in Crested Butte on a 23.5 mile competitive or 17.85 mile recreational Nordic ski loop, raising funds for Crested Butte Nordic. Capped at 200, avalanche gear and a Colorado SAR card or hunting license are required.

Experience the Pine Needle Langlauf at Durango Nordic Center on Feb 21, 2026, with scenic climbs, fast descents and great snow. Celebrate the Southwest Nordic series finale with live music, a deck party, prizes, schwag and the crowning of t..

Run the 21st Run Through Time in Salida, Colorado on scenic Arkansas Hills trails with marathon, half marathon, 2 Mile and kids races at high elevation. Finishers get custom socks and a light meal while proceeds support local trail and resc..

San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run is an ultramarathon scheduled for June 20, 2026. The event features a 50-mile course, with a dedicated course info page and an alternate course option, underscoring a challenging yet community-focused atmospher..

The John Cappis is a challenging endurance peakbagging event held near Silverton, Colorado, featuring a roughly 50k course with about 19,000 feet of elevation gain. Participants summit multiple peaks in the rugged San Juan Mountains, naviga..

Hardrock Hundred is a legendary 100 mile ultramarathon through the high San Juan Mountains near Silverton, Ouray and Telluride. Rugged trails, 4WD roads and high alpine terrain deliver a brutal yet breathtaking test of mountain endurance.

Grin & Bear It is an annual Crested Butte trail event featuring a challenging 25 km loop, a 15 km out and back, and a mountain bike route through high alpine terrain and big climbs. Registration opens December 1, 2025.

Tackle the Ouray 100 Mile Endurance Run, a rugged 100 mile mountain trail in Colorado featuring massive elevation gain and 14 big climbs. Live tracking keeps fans connected as runners race toward a 52 hour cutoff.

High Lonesome 100 is a rugged 100 mile mountain loop in Colorado, crossing five alpine passes and sections of the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail. Mid July racing delivers big climbs, sweeping alpine views, and a true endurance test.

High country trail races in Silverton, Colorado on July 18, 2026, offering 50K, marathon and 8 mile options through alpine jeep roads and historic mining towns. Expect big altitude, stunning views and well stocked aid stations.

Test your legs on the historic Kendall Mountain Run in Silverton with 12 mile and 11 kilometer options that climb into alpine terrain and summit near 13,060 feet. Expect steep climbs, sweeping views, and a true high altitude challenge.

Creede 100 returns to Creede on July 25 to 26, 2026, offering a spectacular mountain trail challenge for adventurous runners. Organized by Tempest Adventures under a USDA Forest Service permit, the event promises well supported racing throu..

Run the trails atop Colorado's Grand Mesa on July 25, 2026 with distances from 30K to 50 miles. Revel in alpine meadows, lakes and technical singletrack, then relax with weekend camping, post race food, beer and finisher awards.

Take on the Kennebec Mountain Run, a 15 mile trail with about 3,100 feet of climbing to a high alpine pass. Limited to 150 runners, the grassroots race raises funds for La Plata County Search and Rescue and showcases Colorado scenery.

High Five 100 in Lake City Colorado on August 7 2026 is a rugged mountain ultra of about 100 miles and 40,000 ft of climbing with five 14er summits. The unmarked, self supported route uses checkpoints for aid and has a 48 hour cutoff.

Run 40 miles across the Elk Mountains from Crested Butte to Aspen along the Grand Traverse route with more than 6,000 feet of climbing. A fundraising point to point ultramarathon with aid stations and a post race shuttle.

Run a scenic 13 mile mountain trail in Ouray, Colorado on September 19, 2026 and support the Ouray School. Hosted by the school Parent and Teacher Organization and the high school Outdoor Education class, this fundraiser starts at Fellin Pa..

Race high alpine trails in Crested Butte, Colorado with 50 mile, 55K and 35K options that showcase mountain meadows, ridgelines and fall foliage. Expect big climbs, stunning views and a festival finish with custom swag for all finishers.

Sage Burner at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison Colorado offers 50K, 28K and 15K on slickrock and singletrack this October. Expect big mountain views, technical terrain and a youth focused 15K for younger runners.