Trail Running calendar near Minturn 2025-2026

High Lonesome 100 is a rugged 100 mile mountain loop in Colorado, crossing five alpine passes and sections of the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail. Mid July racing delivers big climbs, sweeping alpine views, and a true endurance test.

Run a three day stage race across the Continental Divide from Hope Pass to Red Cliff in the Colorado Rockies. Fully supported camps with live bands, mobile showers and on site massage, plus a capped field of 500, make this a high alpine adv..

Experience high alpine trails and rugged scenery in the Never Summer 100k and 60k from Gould, Colorado, with challenging climbs across ridges, peaks and alpine lakes. Choose 100k, 60k or the Dirty Double for a true mountain ultra adventure.

The Summit 200 is a 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado that climbs into high alpine single track above 12,700 feet. Capped at 100 runners and requiring a prior 100 mile finish, it is a remote, high altitude test of endurance.

Experience high alpine trails above 10,600 feet at the Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay Colorado on August 1, 2026. Choose from half marathon, 50k or 50 mile distances for a rugged, scenic challenge.

Take on the Aspen Backcountry on August 1 in Rio Grande Park with three distances from a 50K to a hearty half marathon over rugged alpine trails and big elevation gain. Celebrate at the finish festival with live music, food trucks and famil..

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, CO features 5K to half marathon routes on the scenic Frisco Peninsula with lakeshore finishes and reservoir views. Finishers receive a gift and an afterparty with food, music and beer for 21+.

Emerald Mountain Epic in Steamboat Springs on August 8 and 9, 2026 is a two day mountain bike and trail running weekend on scenic singletrack dirt trails. Race marathon, half or bike distances with a limited field of 500 per day.

Take on the iconic Leadville Trail 100 Run, a 100 mile ultramarathon through the Colorado Rockies that climbs to Hope Pass and delivers breathtaking high altitude views. A true test of endurance and grit.

Run mountain trails in Fraser, Colorado on August 22, 2026 with a scenic high elevation half marathon or a friendly 5K along dirt roads. All proceeds benefit the Shining Stars Foundation and dogs on leash are welcome.

Staunton Rocks! Marathon and Half deliver high altitude singletrack through Staunton State Park, offering sweeping mountain views, alpine wildlife, and serious vertical gain. With just 150 spots per distance, this rugged trail run fills fas..

Run high country trails above Steamboat Springs at the Continental Divide Trail Run on August 29, 2026. Choose 50K, 16 Miler, or 5 Miler for stunning Yampa Valley vistas and challenging alpine climbs.

Run 40 miles across the Elk Mountains from Crested Butte to Aspen along the Grand Traverse route with more than 6,000 feet of climbing. A fundraising point to point ultramarathon with aid stations and a post race shuttle.

Run the Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin: a scenic 9.4 miles with 2,211 ft of climbing on high alpine trails around Montezuma and Little Lenawee. Finish in Mountain Goat Plaza with live music, food, and festival vibes.

Ned Ned Run in Nederland Colorado blends scenic trail and road running through the foothills, offering a half marathon, 10K and fun 5K for all abilities. Family friendly and costumes encouraged, with leashed dogs welcome in the 5K.

Join the Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Running Festival in Granby, CO for scenic high country trails and big mountain views. Choose 50K, 33K, half marathon, 10K or 5K and enjoy on site camping and bib pickup race day.

Run Rabbit Run in Steamboat Springs, Colorado offers epic 50 mile and 100 mile trail races across high alpine peaks and the Continental Divide. Limited fields, a spirited team challenge and strong charity support make this a must do fall ul..

Race high alpine trails in Crested Butte, Colorado with 50 mile, 55K and 35K options that showcase mountain meadows, ridgelines and fall foliage. Expect big climbs, stunning views and a festival finish with custom swag for all finishers.

Choose a 30K or 50K and tackle scenic single track and forest roads around Buena Vista, Colorado, with sweeping Collegiate Peaks views. Part of 14er Fest, this trail race mixes rugged desert style sections with festival weekend energy.

Sage Burner at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison Colorado offers 50K, 28K and 15K on slickrock and singletrack this October. Expect big mountain views, technical terrain and a youth focused 15K for younger runners.