Trail Running calendar near Mesa 2026-2027

A three-day trail running festival in the high desert of Fruita, Colorado. Runners can choose from four distances on scenic singletrack with views of the Colorado River. The event offers a festival atmosphere with family activities and serv..

The Pilgrimage is a unique 150-hour ultramarathon in Colorado's high desert. Runners tackle five changing loop sequences, emphasizing solitude and self navigation. The event features separate crewed and uncrewed divisions.

Adventure Fest is a weekend festival of outdoor sports in Fruita, Colorado. It features a trail half marathon, mountain bike races, and a gravel challenge, plus camping, clinics, and family activities. The event culminates with a two-day en..

Kick off the trail running season in Eagle, Colorado, with a 14K or 6K race through scenic pinyon groves and single track trails ending with a festive afterparty.

Experience the beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley with a point-to-point trail race from Carbondale to Basalt. Choose between 10-mile and 28k distances featuring iconic single track trails and a festive finish at Rock Bottom Ranch.

The Pyro's Push It Up River Trail Run will take place in New Castle on Monday 25 May 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

Experience trail running in the Colorado Rockies at Snowmass Village. Choose between a single 6.6 mile loop or endurance challenges of 6 and 24 hours while enjoying mountain views and a village festival atmosphere.

The 1876 Centennial Run in Snowmass Village offers four unique distances, from a 3.76k to an 18.76k challenge. The event starts and ends at the New Belgium Ranger Station and is part of the Colorado Brewery Running Series, with proceeds sup..

Experience Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge with running and mountain biking events. Choose between a 25 km loop or the classic 15 km sprint in this high elevation mountain competition.

Tackle the Stagecoach Trail at Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Choose between a steep 5K climb or a demanding 15K that goes up the mountain twice. The registration includes a lift pass, t-shirt, and post-race food.

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.

Grand Mesa Ultras This trail running event takes place on the Grand Mesa in Colorado, described as the world's largest flat-topped mountain, with an average elevation over 10,000 feet. The event offers three race distances: 50 Miler, 55K, a..

Experience high alpine trail running in the scenic mountains surrounding Aspen. Choose between 50K, marathon, or heavy half marathon distances on dirt trails ending at a vibrant finish line festival.

The UTE 100 takes runners on a high-altitude tour of Utah's La Sal Mountains. With over 25,000 feet of gain, the 100-mile loop reaches the state's highest race point at 12,272 feet. The event also offers 50-mile and 50k options, all startin..

This 40-mile point-to-point ultramarathon traverses the Elk Mountains from Crested Butte to Aspen, with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain. The event requires mandatory backcountry gear and supports Colorado Search and Rescue. Registration o..

Run through the fall colors of the Elk Mountains in Marble, Colorado. Choose from a scenic 25K, an 8-mile climb, or a kids 2.5K. All proceeds support the local charter school and registration includes a shirt, BBQ, and a finisher medal.

Experience the trails of Crested Butte and the Gunnison National Forest. Choose from 50-mile, 55K, or 35K distances. This late September event offers mountain meadows, ridges, and vibrant fall colors.

This bucket-list half marathon runs from Snowmass to downtown Aspen on the scenic Government Trail. It sells out quickly, with registration opening each May for the late September race.

The Sage Burner Trail Race winds through the high desert landscape of Hartman Rocks near Gunnison. Runners face a mix of slickrock, singletrack, and punchy climbs. After the run, a community chili meal celebrates the effort, with support go..

The West Elk Challenge is a point-to-point trail marathon and 30K through Colorado's North Fork Valley at peak fall colors. Runners climb to Inter-Ocean Pass on a course of gravel roads and singletrack. All proceeds fund summer camp scholar..