Trail Running calendar near Leadville 2025-2026

Chase the Moon is an overnight endurance run on scenic Highlands Ranch trails offering 12 Hour, 6 Hour, 3 Hour, 50K and relay options for all abilities. Expect well marked loops, aid stations, glow in the dark finisher items and a festive n..

Run high alpine trails at Silverheels Trail Runs in Como Colorado, with routes from 10 miles to 100 mile through meadows, aspens, creeks and old mining sites. Limited fields and high elevation make for a memorable backcountry challenge.

Experience Leadville's Silver Rush weekend in July 2026 with a rugged 50 mile out and back, a 15 mile option and a juniors 5K, plus a combined run and bike challenge. Enjoy high alpine views, big elevation and well stocked aid.

Grin & Bear It brings rugged trail running and mountain biking to downtown Crested Butte with scenic high alpine loops and steep climbs. Pick a longer mountain route or a shorter out and back, then refuel with a post race brunch at the Nord..

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.

Three days of high alpine trail running around Leadville, Colorado crossing the continental divide from Hope Pass to Red Cliff with stunning fourteener views. Choose Full Pint or Half Pint stages, enjoy on site camp life with live bands, sh..

Tackle the iconic Barr Trail Mountain Race, a scenic 12.6 mile climb and descent from Manitou Springs toward Pikes Peak. This summer Front Range classic delivers rugged alpine views and counts toward the Garden to Peak Challenge.

Take on the Summit 200, a breathtaking 200 mile loop around Summit County, Colorado that climbs above 12,700 feet and delivers about 40,000 feet of gain. Expect remote high altitude single track, sparse aid and an epic endurance challenge.

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay Colorado offers 50 mile, 50k and half marathon courses across technical singletrack and alpine roads averaging over 10,600 ft. Expect sweeping mountain views, tough terrain and variable August weather.

Take on Aspen Backcountry with 50K, marathon or heavy half routes from Rio Grande Park, mostly on scenic dirt trails and high alpine terrain. After the finish enjoy the Duck Derby festival with live music, food and local vendors.

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, Colorado is a scenic 5k, 10k and half marathon on single track and dirt roads with views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range and a lakeshore finish. The half gets new single track in 2026.

The Leadville Trail 100 Run is a legendary 100 mile ultramarathon in the Colorado Rockies that tests runners at high altitude with climbs to Hope Pass and sweeping mountain trails. Iconic belt buckles await finishers who make the 25 or 30 h..

Experience scenic high altitude trail running in Fraser, Colorado at the Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon and 5K, a fundraiser for the Shining Stars Foundation. Tackle a challenging half above 9,500 ft or enjoy a dirt road 5K.

Choose from 50K, 25K, 10K or 5K on rolling singletrack and multiuse trails with sweeping views at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, Colorado. Portions of proceeds support Castle Rock open space and local charities.

Challenge yourself on the Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin on September 5, 2026 in Keystone, Colorado. This scenic 9.4 mile mountain course with 2,211 ft of climbing delivers steep, technical trail and big alpine views in a capped field.

Epic point to point ultramarathon from Mt Crested Butte to Aspen across the Elk Mountains. Tackle 40 miles and over 6,000 feet of climbing on high alpine terrain while supporting Crested Butte Nordic.

Ned Ned Run in Nederland Colorado blends scenic trail and road running through the foothills, offering a half marathon, 10K and fun 5K for all abilities. Family friendly and costumes encouraged, with leashed dogs welcome in the 5K.

High alpine trail festival at YMCA of the Rockies in Granby, CO offering 5K to 50K races, plus Moosehead and Baby Moose challenge options. Expect dirt singletrack, big climbs and sweeping mountain views for all abilities.

Race to the summit of Pikes Peak on the historic Barr Trail in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Choose the full marathon up and down the 14,115 foot peak or the uphill Ascent for an epic alpine challenge and unforgettable views.

Race to the summit of Pikes Peak on the historic Barr Trail in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Choose the full marathon up and down the 14,115 foot peak or the uphill Ascent for an epic alpine challenge and unforgettable views.