Trail Running calendar near Manitou Springs 2026-2027

Experience the mountain trails of Colorado Springs at the Pikes Peak Ultra. Choose from four race distances that take you through high elevation terrain including Cheyenne Canon and the summit of Mt. Rosa.

Held July 25, 2026 in Conifer, Colorado, the Elevation Run/Walk offers a 10K, a USATF certified 5K and a 2 mile fun run while raising funds for local school boosters and leading into the Elevation Celebration festival with music and vendors..

National High School Trail Championships and Beas Knees Citizens Race The National High School Trail Championships and the Beas Knees Citizens Race take place on July 25, 2026, on the Salida Mountain Trails in Salida, Colorado. The high sch..

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.

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.

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 pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

Trail run at Rampart Reservoir with 8 mile and 16 mile options on single track and rocky sections. Entry is limited to 150 and registration closes August 5, 2026.

A traditional pack burro race at 10,200 ft in Leadville, Colorado on August 9, 2026. Teams of a runner and a burro follow marked mountain routes over historic mining trails with long and shorter course options and strict animal welfare rule..

Trail ultras from Roxborough State Park to Sharptail Trailhead featuring sustained climbs, technical singletrack, and a long runnable finish, with full aid support and an emphasis on land stewardship.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

A multi-distance trail event at Standley Lake in Westminster, Colorado featuring 50K, 35K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on packed dirt trails with aid stations, drop bag access, parking at Wayne Carle Middle School and lakeside views of the Fr..

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.

The Leadville Trail 10K Run on August 16, 2026 is a 10 km out and back that uses the opening and closing sections of the LT100 Run course at high elevation, with one aid station at the turnaround and age group and overall awards.

A 100 mile out and back ultramarathon in the Colorado Rockies on August 22, 2026, featuring roughly 15,492 feet of elevation gain and a peak near 12,500 feet at Hope Pass. The route has 11 aid stations, designated crew access points, and be..

A trail race at Staunton State Park offering 26.3 mile and 13.1 mile courses over mostly singletrack with significant elevation gain, well marked trails, capped fields, and fully stocked aid stations.

A half marathon trail race in Evergreen, CO that reaches the summit of Bergen Peak. Organized by the local parks district, the event includes vendor tents, refreshments, a cup-free policy and course marshals.

Rock Hawk Trail Races on August 29, 2026 in Castle Rock, Colorado offers 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on rolling singletrack with cup-free aid stations, chip timing, finish-line photos, drop bags, and live split tracking.

A community trail event at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on 08/29/2026 with a 5K run, a family 5K walk that allows leashed dogs, and a kids 1 mile plus demonstrations, vendors, and a pancake breakfast.

A mountain trail race at Arapahoe Basin on September 5, 2026 covering 9.4 miles and 2,211 ft of vertical. The marked course uses established trails in White River National Forest and finishes in Mountain Goat Plaza with live music and food.