Trail Running calendar near Mount Princeton 2025-2026

Grin & Bear It is an annual Crested Butte trail event featuring a challenging 25 km loop, a 15 km out and back, and a mountain bike route through high alpine terrain and big climbs. Registration opens December 1, 2025.

Join the Life Time Silver Rush 50 Run in Leadville for a high alpine 50 mile out and back plus 15 mile and 5K juniors. With seven aid stations and Leadville Trail 100 Run qualifier spots, this is a true mountain challenge.

High Lonesome 100 is a 100 mile mountain ultramarathon in Chaffee County Colorado that loops across alpine passes, the Continental Divide and the Colorado Trail for epic high elevation views. Held July 17 to 18 2026 with a 37 hour cutoff.

Take on the Barr Trail Mountain Race in Manitou Springs, Colorado, a rugged 12.6 miles up to Barr Camp on Pikes Peak terrain and back to the trailhead. Part of the Garden to Peak Challenge, this summer favorite fills fast so register early.

Run a three day stage race across the Continental Divide from Hope Pass to Red Cliff in the Colorado Rockies. Fully supported camps with live bands, mobile showers and on site massage, plus a capped field of 500, make this a high alpine adv..

Pikes Peak Ultra in Colorado Springs offers trail distances from 20K to 50 mile on scenic granite singletrack with sweeping alpine views. Longer routes summit Mt Rosa while cupless aid stations and crew accessible stops keep you moving.

Creede 100 takes place July 25 to 26, 2026 in Creede, Colorado, inviting runners to tackle a rugged, scenic trail course in national forest country. Full support for crews and pacers makes this an epic team friendly ultramarathon.

The Summit 200 is a 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado that climbs into high alpine single track above 12,700 feet. Capped at 100 runners and requiring a prior 100 mile finish, it is a remote, high altitude test of endurance.

Take on the Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay Colorado on August 1 2026 with 50 mile, 50k and half marathon options across high alpine trails. Expect rugged terrain, big mountain views, well stocked aid stations and a finisher award.

Take on the Aspen Backcountry on August 1 in Rio Grande Park with three distances from a 50K to a hearty half marathon over rugged alpine trails and big elevation gain. Celebrate at the finish festival with live music, food trucks and famil..

High Five 100 in Lake City Colorado on August 7 2026 is a rugged mountain ultra of about 100 miles and 40,000 ft of climbing with five 14er summits. The unmarked, self supported route uses checkpoints for aid and has a 48 hour cutoff.

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, CO features 5K to half marathon routes on the scenic Frisco Peninsula with lakeshore finishes and reservoir views. Finishers receive a gift and an afterparty with food, music and beer for 21+.

Take on the iconic Leadville Trail 100 Run, a 100 mile ultramarathon through the Colorado Rockies that climbs to Hope Pass and delivers breathtaking high altitude views. A true test of endurance and grit.

Staunton Rocks! Marathon and Half deliver high altitude singletrack through Staunton State Park, offering sweeping mountain views, alpine wildlife, and serious vertical gain. With just 150 spots per distance, this rugged trail run fills fas..

Run 40 miles across the Elk Mountains from Crested Butte to Aspen along the Grand Traverse route with more than 6,000 feet of climbing. A fundraising point to point ultramarathon with aid stations and a post race shuttle.

Run the Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin: a scenic 9.4 miles with 2,211 ft of climbing on high alpine trails around Montezuma and Little Lenawee. Finish in Mountain Goat Plaza with live music, food, and festival vibes.

Take on the legendary Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon in Manitou Springs, Colorado, racing Barr Trail to the 14,115 foot summit. Choose the 13.3 mile Ascent to the top or the full 26.2 mile marathon up and back for a stunning high altitude c..

Take on the legendary Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon in Manitou Springs, Colorado, racing Barr Trail to the 14,115 foot summit. Choose the 13.3 mile Ascent to the top or the full 26.2 mile marathon up and back for a stunning high altitude c..

Run the Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival in Westcliffe, Colorado on September 26 and 27, 2026. Choose distances from 8 mile to 100 mile and soak up rugged high country single track, well stocked aid stations, and a lively trail community.

Race high alpine trails in Crested Butte, Colorado with 50 mile, 55K and 35K options that showcase mountain meadows, ridgelines and fall foliage. Expect big climbs, stunning views and a festival finish with custom swag for all finishers.