Trail Running calendar near Nathrop 2026-2027

Discover the technical singletrack and sandstone bluffs of Palmer Park in Colorado Springs. This scenic event offers distances from 5K to 50K with stunning views of Pikes Peak and the city below.

A trail race weekend at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort in Cañon City, CO offering multiple distances along the gorge rim with aid stations, drop bags, camping and same-course bike rides the following day.

Falcon 50 at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs offers trail and road races including a 50 mile ultra. The event is open to DoD ID cardholders and online registration closes April 18.

Trail races at Greenland Open Space in Larkspur, Colorado offer 4 mile, 8 mile, 25K and 50K distances on dirt double-track trails with aid stations and championship designation for the 50K.

Niwot's Challenge is an invitation only, navigation focused ultradistance trial near Sedalia, Colorado, emphasizing off trail travel, limited aid, and self reliance across options from about 24 to 100 miles.

Experience the red rocks of Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs during this traffic free event. Choose between road and trail options ranging from 5K to 9.5 miles with stunning views of Pikes Peak.

Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista, Colorado offers 25-mile and 50-mile loop options on single-track and jeep trails. Each loop starts near 8,000 feet and includes over 3,500 feet of elevation gain and loss.

Experience a women focused trail event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Choose from several distances ranging from 4 miles to 50K featuring winding singletrack and pine shaded canyons in Colorado Springs.

A community trail event in Kittredge featuring a 7.4 mile route through private land and O'Fallon canyon trails, plus a kids run where children run one lap per year. Manual timing, staggered cohort starts, and a post-race park gathering.

Experience the natural beauty of Mueller State Park with various trail distances from a 10k to 12 hour timed ultra events. Choose between traditional distance loops or a unique randomized format determined by colorful draws.

Ram Party Trail Runs on May 16, 2026 offers multiple trail distances around Rampart Reservoir with high-elevation terrain and views of Pikes Peak. Options include a point to point 60K and an out and back 50K plus shorter races.

Kick off the trail running season in Eagle, Colorado, with a 14K or 6K race through scenic pinyon groves and single track trails ending with a festive afterparty.

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.

The Farish Trail Race takes place on May 23, 2026 at the Farish Recreation Area in Woodland Park, Colorado. Participants can run a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a free kids' one-mile event. The first 200 finishers get a special hat.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista, Colorado, a scenic trail event with marathon, half marathon and 9k options. Start in town square, enjoy Paddlefest fun, and support local nonprofits.

Test your endurance at high altitude with a range of obstacle course races from 5K to 50K held at the scenic Fort Carson Army Base near Pikes Peak.

Experience a mountain trail ultramarathon through the scenic Buffalo Creek Recreation Area in Colorado. Choose between a 50 mile or 50K course featuring nearly 100 percent singletrack trails and stunning granite rock formations.

A 20K run clockwise around Turquoise Lake near Leadville, CO, mixing 6.5 miles of hilly paved road with 5.5 miles of single track trail, with proceeds supporting Leadville youth athletics and a nominal day use parking fee.

A 5K trail run at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery with a cross country style route through subalpine forest around Evergreen Lakes and lower Rock Creek. Adults $15; youth 17 and under free.

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.