Trail Running calendar near Mount Princeton 2025-2026

The Creede Mountain Run, held in Creede, Colorado, is a challenging mountain race established in 1987 that celebrates the transition from summer to fall. Set in the scenic San Juan Mountains, it offers four race distances: 2 miles, 12 miles, 22 miles, and a 50K ultra. The courses start in the histor..

The Grand Traverse Mountain Run is a challenging 40-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen, Colorado, traversing the Elk Mountains with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain. Held annually, the race follows the route of the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski race, offering runners a r..

The Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, is a challenging mountain trail race held on September 6, 2025. Covering approximately 9.4 miles with 2,411 feet of vertical gain, the course starts at 10,780 feet at Mountain Goat Plaza and ascends through scenic trails including the A-Basin summer roa..

Devil on the Divide is a challenging trail running event held in Empire, Colorado, featuring 50K and 22K point-to-point courses. Set against the stunning backdrop of Clear Creek County and the Continental Divide, the race offers breathtaking views and high-altitude terrain, with the 50K course reach..

The Breckenridge Oktoberfest 5K is a festive running event held in historic downtown Breckenridge, Colorado, as part of the larger Oktoberfest celebration. This 5K trail run takes participants through scenic Town of Breckenridge Trails, showcasing beautiful fall foliage and changing aspens. The race..

The Pony Express Trail Run will take place in Woodland Park on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run between 8 and 16 miles.

The Lead King Loop 25K is a scenic running, walking, or hiking event held in the heart of Colorado's Elk Mountain Range near Marble. Participants traverse a 25-kilometer loop around Lead King Basin, passing iconic landmarks such as the Crystal Mill and the Town of Crystal. The race takes place amid..

The Pikes Peak Marathon, held annually in Manitou Springs, Colorado, is a challenging 26.2-mile race featuring an elevation gain and loss of 7,834 feet. Participants run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back, making it a unique and demanding mountain marathon known as "America's..

The Crested Butte Ultra, held in Crested Butte, Colorado, offers runners a challenging and scenic experience through the Gunnison National Forest. The event features three distances: 50 miles, 55K, and 35K. Participants traverse single-track trails that wind through mountain meadows, ridges, and low..

The West Line Winder is a scenic trail running event held in Buena Vista, Colorado, featuring two race distances: a 50K (30.6 miles) with 4,000 feet of ascent and a 30K (18.1 miles) with 2,080 feet of ascent. The courses traverse buttery singletrack trails, forest roads, and some paved sections, set..

The Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival, hosted by the Human Potential Running Series, is a premier trail running event held near Westcliffe, Colorado, at Music Meadows Ranch adjacent to the Grape Creek Trailhead. Set in the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains along the scenic Rainbow Trail, the festival..

The 24 Hours of Palmer Lake is an endurance running event held in Palmer Lake, Colorado, featuring a 24-hour race on a scenic 0.82-mile loop course atop the Palmer Divide at 7,240 feet elevation. Surrounded by mountains, the race offers a community-driven atmosphere focused on pushing mental and phy..

The Golden Leaf Half Marathon is a scenic running event held annually in late September, starting at Fanny Hill in Snowmass and finishing at Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen, Colorado. The course follows the Government Trail, winding through beautiful Aspen groves, offering runners a picturesque a..

The Sawatch Ascent 50k is a challenging high-alpine trail race held in Nathrop, Colorado, showcasing the stunning Sawatch Range. Covering 33 miles with 7,000 feet of vertical gain, the course features a mix of 26 miles of singletrack, paved, and gravel roads, including 12 miles on the Colorado Trail..

The Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races, held in Canon City, Colorado, offer a scenic and challenging running experience featuring three main events: a 5K road run, an 8-mile trail run, and a half marathon trail run. Each race includes the unique opportunity to cross the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge, the high..

The Above the Clouds Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Woodland Park, Colorado, featuring 50K and 10K race distances. Set against the stunning backdrop of Pikes Peak, known as "America’s Mountain," the course offers runners vibrant Colorado fall colors and fast, flowing singletrack trai..

The West Elk Challenge is a scenic point-to-point trail marathon held in the North Fork Valley of Colorado, showcasing the peak fall colors. The 26.2-mile course starts at Crawford Reservoir State Park, traversing gravel roads through farms near Needle Rock, then climbing singletrack trails on Mt. L..

The Suffer Better Fall Trail Run is an annual mountain endurance event held at Staunton State Park, Colorado. The 9th edition, scheduled for October 11, 2025, features multiple race distances including a challenging 50K, a 25K with a unique Fishslappers division involving fish catching, and a new 5K..

The Sage Burner Trail Race takes place in Gunnison, Colorado, within the scenic Hartman Rocks Recreation Area near Black Canyon National Park. This fall event offers three distances: 50K, 28K, and 15K, featuring a challenging course with technical slickrock, smooth singletrack, and fast doubletrack..

The Bobcat Trail Race, held in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs, is a celebrated urban trail running event showcasing the park’s rugged beauty and panoramic views of the city and Pikes Peak. Organized by Aravaipa Running since 2024, it offers four race distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The courses feat..