Trail Running calendar near Minturn 2026-2027

A 40 mile point to point mountain ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain and mandatory backcountry gear; a fundraiser for Crested Butte Nordic.

The Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin on Sept 5, 2026 is a 9.4 miles mountain trail race with 2,211 ft of ascent on approved White River National Forest trails. The field is capped at 600 runners and includes a branded hat, bib and medal.

Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.

A load bearing endurance event at Staunton State Park on September 5, 2026. Routes range from 6.5 to 21.5 miles with loads from 10 to 40 lb and proceeds benefit the Special Forces Foundation.

Experience a high altitude trail run starting at 10,000 feet on Rabbit Ears Pass. Runners navigate a mix of forest roads and single track trails with 1,200 feet of elevation change through scenic Colorado terrain.

A longstanding Nederland, Colorado running event offering a 5K road run, a 10K trail, and a trail half marathon, with family-friendly features, on-leash dogs allowed in the 5K, and costume encouragement.

A trail running festival at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, CO featuring 50 km, 33 km, half marathon, 10 km and 5 km courses on dirt and grass trails with significant elevation, aid stations, drop bag support, and on site lodging and camping..

High altitude trail races in Empire, Colorado offering 50K and 22K point to point courses with significant elevation gain and remote terrain.

Trail Sisters Women's Half Marathon and 10K in Buena Vista, Colorado, feature trail courses through sagebrush and ponderosa pines with views of the Collegiate Peaks, and offer both group and solo participation options.

Trail races on Meadow Mountain in Minturn CO offering 11K and 5K courses with aid stations, finish refreshments, age group awards and an afterparty.

Scenic mountain races in Marble, Colorado on September 13 2026 offering a 25K loop, an 8 mile Quarry Climb, and a kids 2.5K with post race BBQ; proceeds benefit Marble Charter School.

Two days of trail ultramarathons in Steamboat Springs offering 100 mile and 50 mile distances, limited fields, time cutoffs, and a $100,000 prize purse.

Trail race fundraiser at North Table Mountain in Golden CO on Sept 19 2026 featuring a 10Mi North Table Loop and a 5Mi Breaking Dawn Fiver.

A mountain ultramarathon in Crested Butte, Colorado on September 26, 2026, offered in 35K, 55K and 50 mile distances. Courses run through Gunnison National Forest with single track trails, alpine meadows, cupless aid stations, and on course..

Experience desert style single track and forest roads with views of the Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista. Choose between 50k or 30k distances as part of the multi sport 14er Fest.

A two-day trail and bike event in Estes Park featuring 31-mile bike and run options, a 15-mile heavy half, and a 62-mile duathlon, with rugged trails, significant climbs, and aid stations supporting competitors.

A half marathon from Fanny Hill in Snowmass along the Government Trail through aspen groves to Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen.

A point to point trail race from Vail to Minturn with 26K and 14K options across Vail Mountain, high alpine singletrack, staffed aid stations and postrace awards.

A *5K* trail run on Town of Breckenridge Trails that finishes at Blue River Plaza on Main Street during Breckenridge Oktoberfest. Field limited to 300 runners; first 250 registrants receive a long-sleeve technical tee and 21+ entrants get a..

A high alpine 50k in Nathrop, Colorado, featuring Colorado Trail singletrack, about 7,000 ft of climb and panoramic Sawatch Range views.