Trail Running calendar near Minturn 2026-2027

A summer and early fall series of four half marathons and a 25K across Colorado in 2026, with options to enter three, four, or all five events; races include Estes Park, Georgetown to Idaho Springs, Mt Sneffels, Ned Ned, and Lead King Loop.

A community-focused trail festival in Gold Hill, Colorado, with 28K, 12K, 5K and Kids 1K races, a shuttle from Boulder, and proceeds supporting wildfire preparedness for the town.

At 10,600 feet in Alma, Colorado, Race in the Clouds is a June 25 to 28 Dirt Fest featuring mountain biking, trail running, off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping, with USA Triathlon sanctioning and age group awards.

Trail marathon and Heavy Half on historic mining roads and single track, topping out at Mosquito Pass 13,185 feet. Distances are 26.4 miles and 15.46 miles with aid stations, chip timing, and limited crew access.

Chase the Moon is an overnight fixed time trail event in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with solo 12, 6 and 3 hour races, a 50K and three and five person relays. Runners complete marked loops on dirt trails with aid stations and drop bag support..

A backyard ultra on the paved Lake Estes trail where runners complete 4.252 mile loops each hour until one runner finishes a loop alone. The event records yards for DNFs and offers on-site aid and athlete village space.

SBT TRL in Steamboat Springs offers trail races at Howelsen Hill as part of the SBT GRVL weekend. Participants can choose a 5 km or 10 km distance with registration open from February 10 to June 27, 2026.

Experience a half marathon in the mountains of Nederland Colorado. This event features a significant elevation gain of 4226 feet with the summit always in view.

A three-race trail series at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs from June to September 2026, featuring 5k, 10k and a half marathon. Each event has specific bib pickup, registration rules, and course support details.

Alderfer 5K Trail Race at Alderfer Ranch in Evergreen Colorado is a 5 km trail event with shuttle service from Wulf Rec Center. The course is cup free with no aid stations, and water and refreshments are available at the venue.

A 5K run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado following the Fraser River Trail from Gondola Plaza to the Rendezvous Event Center, with an after party featuring refreshments, awards and prize giveaways.

A downtown Leadville Fourth of July 5K held above 10,000 feet, with adult fees rising from $25 to $30 after July 2 and free entry for youth 17 and under. Proceeds support local youth athletics and recreation.

A historic uphill trail race on Vail Mountain covering about 12.2K (7.6 miles) with 2,128 ft of gain, three aid stations, on-course hydration and a Mid-Vail finish with awards by age group.

Experience high altitude trail running through historic Colorado ghost towns and mines at over 10000 feet. Choose from distances ranging from 10 miles to 100 miles in the scenic South Park Valley.

Trail running and mountain biking near Crested Butte with 15 km and 25 km options. Courses include alpine climbs to near 11,000 ft, limited aid stations, and non traditional prize drawings.

A high altitude 50 mile out-and-back in Leadville on July 11, 2026 featuring about 7,500 feet of climbing and a 12,024 foot high point. The event also offers a 15 mile race, a juniors 5K, and serves as an LT100 qualifier.

Experience the STRS Horseshoe Gulch Grind in Breckenridge with short and long course options. This trail event offers categories for adults and youth starting from the Blair Witch Trailhead.

A 100 mile loop in Colorado’s Sawatch Range, the High Lonesome 100 covers about 23,300 feet of elevation gain and includes long sections on the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail with a 37 hour cutoff.

A summer trail event on Spring Creek offering a 9.5 mile scenic loop and a 5k out and back. The longer course features steep early climbs, multiple stream crossings, one stocked aid station, and a cupless finish.

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.