Trail Running calendar near Louisville 2026-2027

A summer mountain trail race in Manitou Springs, Colorado, covering *12.6 miles* up Barr Trail to Barr Camp and back. The event is run under a Pike National Forest permit and is part of the Garden to Peak Challenge.

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-day trail event at Staunton State Park offering a 5k distance with on-site vendors, recreation activities, and food. Registration is not yet open online and the race is cup-free with water refill available.

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.

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 elevation trail running in the mountains of Fairplay Colorado. This event offers three distances ranging from a half marathon on forest roads to technical ultramarathons through remote wilderness terrain.

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 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-week midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August featuring short trail races of 5K, 10K, and 12K with varied elevation profiles. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided and series awards go to top point scorers.

A running event at Carter Park in Breckenridge on August 12, 2026 offering short and long course entries in Adult, Youth and Non-Binary Open divisions with published entry fees.

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.

Experience the first ever trail race through the iconic red rocks of Roxborough State Park. Tackle 50 miles or 50k of technical singletrack and high country terrain before enjoying a finish line celebration with food trucks and local brew.

Trail races around Standley Lake in Westminster, CO offering 50K, 35K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on packed dirt trails with lake and front range views. The event uses a cupless policy with reusable cups available.

Summit Grays and Torreys Peaks in this 8.8 mile Colorado endurance event. Participants must carry a 20lb dry load while tackling 4,101 feet of elevation gain.

Experience a hilly 5k trail race through the scenic Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in this midweek summer series event.