Trail Running calendar near Mount Princeton 2026-2027

A 5k trail run at Copper Mountain starting at 11,000 feet, held during the Union Peak Festival with music and festival activities afterward.

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.

Trail races through Creede Colorado's San Juan Mountains offering 2 Mile, 12 Mile, 22 Mile and 50K routes on high elevation terrain with exposed alpine sections.

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.

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 offering 11K and 5K courses on singletrack and dirt trail, with aid stations, post-race refreshments, and series awards.

Mountain trail and road races in Marble, Colorado featuring a 25K Lead King Loop, an 8 mile Quarry Climb, and a kids 2.5K with proceeds to Marble Charter School.

A 13.32 mile ascent from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak with about 7,867 ft of elevation gain on September 19, 2026.

Experience a 26.2 mile mountain run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back. This historic event features over 7800 feet of elevation gain and a 10 hour time limit.

A multi distance trail and ultramarathon festival on the Rainbow Trail near Westcliffe, Colorado on September 26 and 27, 2026, featuring races from 8 miles to 100 miles, aid stations, drop bags, camping, and defined crew and volunteer rules..

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.

Tough Mudder Colorado takes place at Fort Carson on September 26, 2026. Runners can choose a 15K with 20+ obstacles or a 5K with 12+ obstacles, with spectator and group options available.

A 24 hour loop endurance run in Palmer Lake, CO on a 0.82 mile course at 7,240 feet, with distance awards and guaranteed buckles for early 100 mile finishers.

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 six hour trail challenge of repeating a 5K loop each hour; finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and a place on the national leaderboard.