Trail Running calendar near Mount Princeton 2026-2027

Experience high elevation trail running in the mountains of Fairplay Colorado. This event offers three distances ranging from a half marathon on forest roads to technical ultramarathons through remote wilderness terrain.

Trail races in Aspen offering 50K, marathon and heavy half-marathon on dirt trails with high alpine sections and significant elevation gain. Limited support and remote aid stations; finish-day festival and local Duck Derby take place at Rio..

A mountain trail race in Vail on August 1, 2026 featuring an uphill 6.9 km course with about 2,013 feet of gain, singletrack and doubletrack terrain, an aid station, post race refreshments, awards and a raffle.

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs offers two uphill out and back races on mixed dirt and paved roads, with steep sections and an aid station on the 10k. Both races start and finish at Courtney Riley Cooper Park.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

A self-directed 100 mile challenge from Lake City, CO that requires visiting 24 ordered proof points and checkpoints. The route is unmarked and unsupported, has about 40,000 feet of elevation gain, and a 48 hour cutoff.

A two day running event in Snowmass Village on August 7 and 8, 2026 offering 3.76k, 5k and a single 10k plus an 18.76k challenge. Finishers receive a free New Belgium brew and event medals; proceeds support local nonprofits.

Trail races of 5k, 10k and half marathon on Frisco Peninsula trails with single track, lakeshore finishes, chip timing, aid stations for the 10k and half, and post race food and beer for participants 21 and older.

Trail run at Rampart Reservoir with 8 mile and 16 mile options on single track and rocky sections. Entry is limited to 150 and registration closes August 5, 2026.

A traditional pack-burro race in Leadville, Colorado at over 10,000 feet where each team is one runner and one burro carrying mining tools. The long course is about 21 miles and a shorter 6 to 8 mile course is planned.

STRS #5 Carter Park Scurry in Breckenridge on August 12 2026 offers short and long course entries across adult youth and non-binary divisions with published entry fees and a course map.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

Summit Grays and Torreys Peaks in this 8.8 mile Colorado endurance event. Participants must carry a 20lb dry load while tackling 4,101 feet of elevation gain.

Leadville Trail 10K on August 16, 2026 is a 6.2-mile out-and-back on paved and dirt roads using the opening and closing sections of the LT100 Run course. The race features one turnaround aid station, branded on-course nutrition, and multipl..

A 200 mile loop race through the La Garita mountains around South Fork, CO, reaching elevations just under 13,000 feet. Organized by Tempest Adventures, registration closes Aug 1 and the listed entry fee is 1268 USD.

A 100 mile out and back ultramarathon in Leadville on August 22, 2026, featuring high alpine terrain and a peak at Hope Pass. The course covers about 99.7 miles with around 15,492 feet of elevation gain and includes 11 aid stations.

A trail race at Staunton State Park offering 26.3 mile and 13.1 mile courses over mostly singletrack with significant elevation gain, well marked trails, capped fields, and fully stocked aid stations.

Trail races in Arrowhead, Colorado on August 22, 2026 include a 13.3 mile half marathon with 2,844 ft of climbing and a mostly downhill 5.6K. Courses run mostly on single track and finish at Arrowhead Village with awards and post race food.

A 5k trail run starting at 11,000 feet at Copper Mountain on August 29, 2026, presented by Mammut. The run takes place during the Union Peak Festival, which includes live music and festival activities afterward.

A 40-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen across the Elk Mountains with over 6,000 feet of climbing, five aid stations, mandatory backcountry gear and mandatory tracking; proceeds support Crested Butte Nordic.