Trail Running calendar near Minturn 2026-2027

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 near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It offers 5K, 10K, and a half marathon with specified elevation gains, limited aid station support, and defined registration windows.

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.

A high altitude trail running event in Como and Grant, Colorado offering ultras and shorter trail distances across alpine meadows, single track and historic mining terrain, with aid stations, drop bag options, crew and pacer rules.

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.

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.

Experience a high altitude mountain race through the Sawatch range of the Colorado Rockies. This 101 mile loop features historical ghost towns and alpine passes with over 23000 feet of elevation gain.

Trail races on Spring Creek Trail in Steamboat Springs featuring a 9.5 mile scenic loop with about 1,750 ft gain and a rolling 5K out and back, plus a prize drawing and a post-race meal by Freshies.

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.

High-altitude trail races on Vail Mountain offering 10K and 5K courses that start near Gondola One, feature singletrack and gravel sections, on-course aid stations, post-race refreshments, and age-group awards.