Trail Running calendar near Lakewood 2025-2026

Run the Kokopelli XC Invitational in Colorado Springs, featuring youth races and a competitive 5 km Open and Masters race. Part of the Colorado Long Distance Grand Prix Series with a $10,000 prize purse and club championship.

Take on the 17th annual HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon in Lone Tree, Colorado on November 8, 2025. Enjoy a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Highlands Ranch backcountry with classic November conditions, plus a pancake breakfast..

BINGO! Trail Party at May Farms in Byers CO is a looped trail party on a working farm with zero pavement and a friendly community vibe. Run loops, pull bingo chips to tally distances up to 54 miles with a main aid station and camping.

Enjoy a scenic 4 mile trail race and family hike through North Cheyenne Cañon in Colorado Springs, starting at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Proceeds support Friends of Cheyenne Cañon, leashed dogs welcome, awards for top finishers a..

Run scenic trails around the Flat Irons in Louisville, CO on November 15, 2025, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Mostly dirt out and back courses with friendly aid stations and a cupless format for a true fall trail experience.

Take on the Colorado Cold Rush Ultra in Colorado Springs on Nov 22, 2025 with 50k, half marathon or 10k on scenic Bear Creek and High Drive trails. Runners get a race shirt, BOCO beanie, personalized bib, finisher award and post race food.

Challenge yourself in the Thumbs Up Vertical in Estes Park, an 8 hour timed ascent limited to 30 runners. Each 540 ft steep scenic single track lap earns a poker chip, with milestone patches and a prize for the overall winner.

Test yourself on high elevation winter trails at Staunton State Park with 50k, 16 mile, and 8 mile distances. Limited to 250 runners, this December race offers hearty aid stations and a unique finisher award for all finishers.

Join collegiate and junior skiers for the USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival in Granby, Colorado at Snow Mountain Ranch. Two days of classic and skate racing promise fast snow, college points and gear giveaways in a lively community at..

Tackle the Sourdough Snowshoe Race in Nederland CO on Jan 31 2026, a donation based backcountry challenge where snowshoes are required for the full route. Choose 18K or 30K and warm up at the finish with hot drinks and a warming tent.

Run winter trails at Cheyenne Mountain State Park across a two day weekend with timed 6 hour and 15 hour ultras plus 10k, half marathon and 20 mile options. Start and finish at Swift Puma Campground amid rugged climbs and variable February..

Race The Ranch at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby Colorado on April 4, 2026 is a scenic snowshoe race with distances up to 50k on singletrack and groomed trails. Tackle challenging loops, enjoy on course aid, and earn a custom finisher mug.

Run the Ranch is a weekend trail festival at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, CO, featuring 5K, 10K and timed 4, 6 and 12 hour events plus relays and virtual options. Enjoy varied ranch terrain, on course support, meal tickets for entra..

Hit the scenic Great Western Trail in Severance on April 18, 2026 with 5K, 10K, half marathon and kids fun run options for every level. Enjoy chip timing, finisher shirt and medal, plus post race food and beer while supporting local nonprof..

Run scenic singletrack at the Rattler Trail Race in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, with options from 5K to 50K that pass sandstone bluffs and offer Pikes Peak views. Technical but rewarding trails suit a range of abilities.

Mountain Ridge Trail Race in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on April 18, 2026 offers 5K to 21 mile routes on scenic dirt single track and bike path. Enjoy challenging climbs, friendly finish vibes and a spring trail experience for all levels.

Run scenic dirt trails with views of Pikes Peak at the Greenland Trail Races on May 2, 2026, featuring 50K, 25K, 8 mile and 4 mile options. All finishers get a technical shirt and medal and 50K finishers earn a commemorative buckle.

Take 5 in the Garden invites runners to explore Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs with road and trail distances. Enjoy traffic free courses past red rock formations and views of snow capped Pikes Peak.

Niwot's Challenge in Sedalia on May 2, 2026 is invitation and acceptance only, not a race, testing rugged off trail navigation and self sufficiency across punishing loops with massive elevation gain. Traditional entries rely on map and comp..

Quad Rock 25 and 50 deliver rugged singletrack and big Colorado climbs around Fort Collins, offering a 25 mile single loop or 50 mile double loop with roughly 5,500 or 11,000 ft of gain. Entries are capped and registration opens Dec 15, 202..