Trail Running calendar near Mesa 2026-2027

A mountain trail event in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultras, with campground hub, on-site amenities, and 2026 as the final year at Snowmass.

A team trail relay in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 covering 120 miles total, about 15 miles per runner, with substantial elevation gain, village camping and recreation center amenities. The event is closed.

A three-race trail series at Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs featuring a 5K, 10K and half marathon, with specified bib pick up, aid station info, entry fees, age categories and podium prizes.

Trail Town Ten in Ridgway features a 10 mile lollipop course with San Juan Mountain views and a 5 mile out-and-back on the same dirt roads. The event is coordinated with Ridgway RiverFest and benefits the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership.

A historic Crested Butte trail event offering 15 km and 25 km runs plus a technical 25 km mountain bike course. Routes include long climbs, rocky singletrack and a Green Lake checkpoint with limited aid.

Trail running event in Mesa, Colorado on July 18, 2026 offering 5 km and 15 km courses. Organized by the Grand Junction Sports Commission; volunteers can register and full refunds or deferrals apply if canceled for severe weather.

Experience the mountain trails of Aspen Snowmass with three distinct race distances. Runners can choose between a 50K trek across four mountains a 25K trail run or a 10K course starting from the Elk Camp Gondola.

A mountain trail event on Colorado’s Grand Mesa on July 25, 2026 offering 50 mile, 55K and 30K courses with technical single track, alpine scenery and multiple camping options.

Trail races in Aspen on August 1, 2026 offering 50K, marathon and heavy half marathon on dirt trails with substantial elevation gain. The event finishes at Rio Grande Park the same day as the Duck Derby festival with music and food.

A two day untimed trail event at New Belgium Ranger Station in Snowmass Village offering 3.76k, 5k and a 10k plus an 18.76k Centennial Challenge. Includes a free New Belgium craft brew, finisher medal and event festivities.

A single-loop trail event in the La Sal Mountains offering 100 mile, 50 mile, and 50k distances. The 100 mile course averages over 8,700 ft elevation with roughly 25,000 feet of climbing and multiple staffed aid stations.

A 40 mile point to point mountain ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen across the Elk Mountains with over 6,000 feet of climb, organized as a fundraiser for Crested Butte Nordic and requiring specific backcountry gear.

Low-key trail running event in Loma, Colorado offering Half Marathon, Marathon (26.2 Miles) and 50 Miler with a flat $50 entry fee. Registration runs April 5 to August 1, and participants may change distance on race day.

A fall mountain event on September 13, 2026 featuring a 25K loop past Crystal Mill, an 8 mile Quarry Climb, and a 2.5K kids run, with a post-race BBQ and proceeds benefiting Marble Charter School.

Experience the mountain ridges and meadows of Gunnison National Forest at the Crested Butte Ultra. Choose between 35K, 55K, and 50 mile distances on single track trails with stunning fall foliage.

A scenic half marathon from Fanny Hill in Snowmass along the Government Trail through Aspen groves to Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen. Registration opens April 28, 2026; in store $80, online $105.

A scenic trail event near Moab on September 26, 2026 offering a Half Marathon and 10K through the Onion Creek and Hollywood Western Equestrian Trails, supporting fundraising with aid stations, podium prizes, and a cupless policy.

Sage Burner Trail Race in Hartman Rocks near Gunnison, Colorado features 50K, 28K and 15K courses across slickrock, singletrack and doubletrack with wide mountain views and a high desert climate.

A point to point trail event in Colorado on October 3, 2026 offering a marathon and a 30K that climb to Inter-Ocean Pass before descending into Paonia. Proceeds fund Nature Connection summer camp scholarships.

Grand Valley Backyard Ultra is a last-person-standing trail event near Fruita, Colorado where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops with one hour to finish each loop until only one runner completes an extra lap.