Trail Running calendar near Mesa 2026-2027

Join the Gothic Mountain Tour in Crested Butte, a fundraising Nordic ski with competitive 23.5 miles and recreational 17.85 miles options. Limited to 200 skiers, enjoy alpine scenery and a festive finish at Magic Meadows Yurt.

A three-day trail running festival in Fruita, Colorado with four distances on desert singletrack and slickrock. The 100K serves as a Western States qualifier and select races award UTMB Index Running Stones.

The Pilgrimage is a multi route ultramarathon in the high desert near Mack, Colorado, where 45 runners have 150 hours to complete 55 mile Journeys. Choose crewed support or go uncrewed; navigate five rotating off pavement routes for a raw,..

A two-day outdoor festival in Fruita, CO featuring a trail half marathon, mountain bike and gravel 50K races, guided canyoneering, clinics, kids races, and reserved camping at the North Fruita Desert Trailhead.

A 13.8 mile singletrack loop in the North Fruita Desert with about 1,000 feet of climbing, three aid stations, and desert views of buttes and mesas. The race is part of the Adventure Fest weekend with camping, bike races, clinics, and award..

Point to point trail races in Carbondale Colorado on May 17 2026 using the Up & Over single track between Flying Dog Ranch and Rock Bottom Ranch. Distances include a 10 mile and a 25k course with shuttles and a film festival weekend.

A Memorial Day trail event in Grand River Park, New Castle, offering a family friendly 3.5 km riverside route and a longer 7.7 km route over scenic hilltops, with matching virtual distance options.

A historic Crested Butte trail event on July 11 2026 offering a 25 km loop, a 15 km out and back, and a mountain bike route with alpine climbs, a Green Lake checkpoint, limited aid, and a required minimum water carry.

A mountain trail climb at Powderhorn Mountain Resort on July 18, 2026, offered in 5K and 15K distances. Courses use Stagecoach Trail with significant elevation gain and registration includes resort access and a lift pass.

Run scenic mountain trails around Aspen Snowmass at the Audi Power of Four Trail Run on July 18, 2026. Choose from 10K, 25K or an epic 50K and enjoy challenging terrain, alpine views and Audi supported race day energy.

Trail races on Grand Mesa, Colorado, with 50 mile, 55K and 30K options across high elevation single track, alpine meadows, lakes and multiple camping choices.

A trail running event in Aspen on August 1, 2026 offering 50K, marathon and heavy half marathon distances on mostly dirt trails, with remote aid stations, high alpine terrain and a finish line festival alongside the Duck Derby.

A single-loop mountain ultra in the La Sal Mountains on August 8-9, 2026 offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50K options. High elevation routes include alpine scree and extensive aid stations with hot food and nutrition.

A 40 mile point to point mountain ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen across the Elk Mountains, the Grand Traverse follows the backcountry ski route and raises funds for Crested Butte Nordic while providing mandatory backcountry gear..

A trail ultramarathon in Crested Butte, Colorado offering 35K, 55K and 50 mile courses through Gunnison National Forest, with cupless aid stations, downloadable course files, and on site packet pickup at the community school.

A trail race at Hartman Rocks near Gunnison, Colorado, offering 50K, 28K and 15K options on slickrock, singletrack and doubletrack. The course features rolling hills, a high desert climate, and wide mountain views.

A point to point trail event in Colorado offering a full marathon and a 30K route through forests, aspen slopes, and mountain passes during peak fall color, with aid stations and shuttle service.

Run the Rubey Rescue Run, a challenging 5K uphill trail in Aspen that climbs to the Cliff House with sweeping Maroon Bells views. Timed and dog friendly, the October race raises funds for the Aspen Animal Shelter.

Trail races in Fruita, Colorado on November 7, 2026 offering 10 mile to 50 mile distances on singletrack through the North Fruita Desert with mountain and monument views, cupless aid stations, and published course elevation data.