Trail Running calendar near Nathrop 2026-2027

Trail race in Empire, Colorado on September 12, 2026 offering 50K and 22K point-to-point courses on dirt single-track with high altitude views. The 50K exceeds 13,000 feet and requires prior ultra running experience.

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.

A trail running event on Meadow Mountain near Minturn CO offering 11K and 5K courses on singletrack and dirt trails, on-course aid with water and Skratch hydration, postrace shirts, awards by age group and a series after party.

A mountain road race in Marble, Colorado on September 13, 2026 featuring a 25K through Lead King Basin, an 8 mile Quarry Climb, and a kids 2.5K. Post race BBQ and proceeds support Marble Charter School.

A 13.3 mile mountain race from Manitou Springs to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak, gaining about 7,800 feet on the historic Barr Trail. The 2026 Ascent uses wave placement based on estimated times and invites elite competitors.

Multi distance road and trail races around Beulah, Colorado, including a half marathon through Pueblo Mountain Park. Registration is temporarily closed due to the Aspen Acres Fire.

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.

The 18th Annual Be Ovary Aware 5K run and 3K walk in Colorado Springs benefits Sue's Gift to support people with gynecologic cancer. The flat course follows Fountain Creek and includes fundraising options and event-day activities.

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 community driven 24 hour endurance race on a *0.82 mile* loop atop the Palmer Divide in Palmer Lake, Colorado. Top distance finishers receive awards and the first ten runners to reach 100 miles receive onsite buckles.

A scenic half marathon from Fanny Hill in Snowmass along the Government Trail through Aspen groves to Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen, presented by ACG and hosted by the Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen each late September.

A point to point trail race from Vail to Minturn with 26K and 14K courses across Vail Mountain. Both routes feature alpine singletrack, scenic views of Mt. Holy Cross, staffed aid stations and a post race lunch voucher.

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..

OUTLAST Colorado Springs is a 6 hour trail challenge with a 5K lap every hour for six rounds. Patches and a medal are awarded for laps completed and finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top times.

A high alpine 50k near Nathrop Colorado that follows the Colorado Trail, reaches about 13,100 ft, and covers roughly 33 miles with 7,000 ft of ascent. The race is organized by Freestone Endurance on permitted public lands.

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.

The 4th annual Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race in Larkspur, Colorado offers 8 Mile and 3 Mile pack burro divisions. Teams must register a burro partner, follow animal welfare rules, and the field is limited to 75 participants.