Trail Running calendar near Mesa County 2026-2027

Run the stunning trails around Arches National Park in Moab with options from 9K to 50 Mile, featuring slickrock, singletrack, and La Sal Mountain views. Charity bibs support Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks and local causes.

A trail running event in Moab on February 28, 2026 offering 50 mile, 55K, 33K and 15K options across jeep roads, singletrack and rim trails with views of the La Sal Mountains, Arches and Canyonlands.

Run Moab's iconic sandstone singletrack in a three day stage race March 6 to 8, 2026, across Navajo Rocks, Gemini Bridges and Bar M. Pick Full Pint 53.6 miles or Half Pint 33.1 miles in a limited field of 700.

Run through red rock country in Moab at the Canyonlands Half Marathon and 5 Mile on March 21, 2026. Enjoy scenic courses parallel to Arches National Park and the Colorado River for a memorable spring run.

Challenge yourself amid Moab's iconic sandstone domes and fins at the Behind the Rocks Ultra in Moab, UT on March 28, 2026. Choose from 50 mile, 50K, 30K or 10 mile courses featuring rim runs, technical singletrack and free camping.

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.

Explore Moab on April 11 at the Amasa Trail Race, with 10K, 15K, and a testing 25K that winds past petroglyphs, Whale Rock, and sweeping views of Behind the Rocks and the La Sal Mountains. Expect technical singletrack and a memorable finish..

Celebrate women focused trail running in Moab at Thelma and Louise, a scenic, rugged race through Behind the Rocks with views of Lone Rock and the La Sal Mountains. Distances from 15K to 50K offer options for many abilities.

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 at the North Fruita Desert Trailhead with a 13.8-mile trail half, multiple 50K bike races, guided canyoneering, clinics, kids races and reserved campsites.

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..

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.

Join the Powderhorn Mountain Trail Climb in Grand Junction for scenic 5K and 15K trail runs that celebrate local runners and outdoor community spirit. Volunteer spots are available and full refunds or deferrals are offered if severe weather..

Take on the high, broad Grand Mesa at over 10,000 ft on technical single track through alpine meadows, lakes and wildflowers. Choose a 50 mile, 55K or 30K route and enjoy camping, a post race BBQ and beer.

Single-loop mountain ultramarathon in the La Sal Mountains offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50k courses. High-elevation terrain averages over 8,700 feet with roughly 24,000 feet of climbing, technical sections, and staffed aid stations.

A trail running event near Behind the Rocks in Moab offering 15K, half, marathon and 50K distances across sandy tracks and jeep roads. Water only aid stations and free participant camping are part of the event setup.

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.

A 241.8 mile ultramarathon in Moab, Utah traversing desert, canyons, slick rock and two mountain ranges with 15 aid stations, five sleep stations, and a 112 hour cutoff.

A multi-distance trail weekend in Moab on October 24, 2026 offering races from 15K to 100K on technical desert trails, water-only aid stations, reusable-cup policy, and free participant camping at the Mad Moose Base Camp.

Kessel Run Ultra in Fruita Colorado on Nov 7 2026 offers 10 to 50 mile options on fast flowing singletrack through high desert and Colorado National Monument scenery. Expect steep climbs, flowing trail and big mountain views.