Trail Running calendar near Lyons 2025-2026

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.

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.

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.

Run the Twin Mountain Trudge in Laramie WY on Jan 10, 2026, choosing a ~10.2 mile single loop or a ~20.5 mile double. Thigh deep snow, ice and about 2,000 feet of climbing make this a rugged winter course that demands proper gear and grit.

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.

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..

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.

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..

Run the 50 Mile or 50K in Buffalo Creek Colorado on scenic singletrack through ponderosa pines, granite outcrops and burn areas. Proceeds support North Fork Volunteer Fire Department and finishers get food, drinks and a commemorative award.

Weld Your Mettle Running Festival in Eaton, Colorado on May 30-31, 2026 invites runners to repeat a scenic four mile loop for distances from a 7K up to 100 miles, plus relay and virtual options. Expect stocked aid, finisher swag, recovery t..

Run high in the Colorado Rockies at Granby Ranch Resort on June 6, 2026 with distances from 6 Mile to 50k and a standout Elevation Challenge of repeated looped climbs. Expect single track trails, alpine meadows, stocked aid stations, and sw..

Run scenic ridgelines and singletrack at Devil's Backbone in the Crazy Legs 10k+ Trail Run, then celebrate with awards at Loveland Aleworks. Entry includes a hat with a random patch and aid near mile 3, and parking passes are required.

Run scenic dirt trails around Barr Lake State Park, with continuous lake and Front Range views. Distances range from a 5K up to a challenging 50K, with looped courses, aid stations on longer laps and a cupless race policy.