Trail Running calendar near Montrose 2026-2027

A multi day trail running festival in Fruita, Colorado featuring four distances, desert singletrack and vistas of the Colorado River. The 100 KM offers a Western States qualifier and several races award UTMB Index running stones.

A 150 hour timed ultra near Mack, Colorado with five zero pavement routes per Journey and separate crewed and uncrewed divisions. Runners must complete at least four Journeys to place.

Experience a weekend of desert backcountry racing in Fruita with trail running, mountain biking, and gravel events. Join the community at 18 Road for competitive races, skills clinics, and outdoor festivities.

Experience a scenic 13.8 mile singletrack loop through the stunning North Fruita Desert. Enjoy flowy trails and desert mesa views as part of a vibrant outdoor adventure festival weekend in Colorado.

Run the Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra in Fellin Park, completing a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the field. Enjoy riverside trails, mountain views near 7,700 feet and shared aid.

Challengers tackle a 6 mile climb gaining 2000 feet of elevation to reach the South Rim of the Black Canyon. Choose between a timed run or a scenic walk ending with a mountain breakfast and park views.

Experience the beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley with a point-to-point trail race from Carbondale to Basalt. Choose between 10-mile and 28k distances featuring iconic single track trails and a festive finish at Rock Bottom Ranch.

An inaugural river trail run on Memorial Day in New Castle, Pyro's "Push It Up" RIVER Run offers 3.5K and 7.7K courses and includes post-race barbecue, raffle, and awards to honor Pyro and fallen heroes.

Experience trail running in the Colorado Rockies at Snowmass Village. Choose between a single 6.6 mile loop or endurance challenges of 6 and 24 hours while enjoying mountain views and a village festival atmosphere.

A 50 mile mountain trail run in Lake City, Colorado on June 20, 2026 held as a benefit for Lake City EMTs. The course includes high alpine terrain with snowfields and creek crossings and requires prior ultra experience and a registered trac..

A mostly off-trail mountain traverse near Silverton, CO—about 50 km with 19,000 ft ascent, unmarked navigation, limited support, and entry limited to qualified Sky Pilots members with a 19-hour cutoff.

A 100 mile clockwise loop through the San Juan Mountains near Silverton, Colorado, covering about 33,000 feet of ascent and reaching over 14,000 feet. The 2026 route passes near Silverton, Lake City, Ouray, Telluride and Ophir.

Experience Crested Butte's oldest trail challenge with 15k and 25k runs or a technical 25k mountain bike race. Navigate scenic singletrack and alpine ridges finishing with a post race brunch.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in Ouray, Colorado, featuring about 41,862 feet of elevation gain and 14 climbs. Entrants must complete volunteer service or pay a $100 opt out; top finishers face drug testing for cash prizes.

Experience a high altitude trail adventure through Colorado's San Juan Mountains. Run past historic ghost towns and reach heights of over 12,900 feet on the scenic Alpine Loop.

A mountain trail race at Powderhorn Mountain Resort on July 18, 2026 offering a steep 5K with over 1,500 feet of climb and a 15K that repeats the ascent. Registration includes resort entry, shirt, finisher item, food, and a lift pass.

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.

Experience a historic high altitude climb in Silverton Colorado featuring a 12 mile summit run and an 11 km course. Scale Kendall Mountain and take in views of the San Juan Mountains in this classic mountain tradition.

An ultra running event in Creede offering 50 mile and 100 mile courses across the San Isabel and Rio Grande National Forests over two days, organized by Tempest Adventures under a USDA Forest Service permit.

Grand Mesa Ultras on July 25, 2026 offers 50 mile, 55K and 30K trail races on high elevation mountain terrain with camping options, finisher awards, cash prizes, a raffle, food and beer.