Trail Running calendar near Nederland 2026-2027

At 10,600 feet in Alma, Colorado, Race in the Clouds is a June 25 to 28 Dirt Fest featuring mountain biking, trail running, off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping, with USA Triathlon sanctioning and age group awards.

A USATF sanctioned trail event at Lory State Park on June 27, 2026 offering 5K, 5 mile and 10 mile routes with scenic foothill views, aid stations with biodegradable cups, dog water bowls, bib pickup the day before and post race food.

Trail marathon and Heavy Half through Leadville’s historic mining district on June 27, 2026, reaching Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. The Marathon is a Leadville Trail 100 qualifier and general registration is sold out.

Chase the Moon is an overnight fixed time trail event in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with solo 12, 6 and 3 hour races, a 50K and three and five person relays. Runners complete marked loops on dirt trails with aid stations and drop bag support..

A backyard ultra on the paved Lake Estes trail where runners complete 4.252 mile loops each hour until one runner finishes a loop alone. The event records yards for DNFs and offers on-site aid and athlete village space.

A trail run at Howelsen Hill with 5K and 10K singletrack courses featuring significant early climbs, an aid station on the 10K, and a post-race awards celebration at Little Toots Park.

Operation HAYSTACK is a half marathon in Nederland, Colorado on June 27, 2026. The course covers 13.1 miles with 4,226 ft of elevation gain and the listed entry price is $105 plus tax.

Alderfer 5K Trail Race at Alderfer Ranch in Evergreen Colorado is a 5 km trail event with shuttle service from Wulf Rec Center. The course is cup free with no aid stations, and water and refreshments are available at the venue.

A four race trail series around Evergreen with events at Elk Meadow, Alderfer 3 Sisters, Staunton State Park, and Bergen Peak. Distances range from 5K to an 11 mile half marathon with meadow, forest, and high elevation sections.

A 5K run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado following the Fraser River Trail from Gondola Plaza to the Rendezvous Event Center, with an after party featuring refreshments, awards and prize giveaways.

A community 5K in downtown Leadville on July 4, 2026, with a youth category and an Independence Day parade afterward. Proceeds support local youth athletics and recreation.

A 12.2K uphill trail race in Vail, Colorado marking its 50th running, the Vail HillClimb gains 2,128 feet across dirt and gravel service roads to finish at Mid-Vail, with aid stations, race shirts, awards by age group and a post-race raffle..

A high altitude trail running event in Como and Grant, Colorado offering ultras and shorter trail distances across alpine meadows, single track and historic mining terrain, with aid stations, drop bag options, crew and pacer rules.

A high-altitude out-and-back ultra in Leadville with about 8,000 feet of gain over 50 miles, multiple aid stations, and an LT100 Run qualifier; additional 15-mile and juniors 5K distances are offered.

The STRS Horseshoe Gulch Grind will take place in Breckenridge on Wednesday 15 July 2026.

A trail race on Spring Creek near the gazebo in Steamboat Springs offering a 9.5 mile loop with steep early climbs and a 5K out and back. The long course has one aid station and is cupless.

High-altitude trail races on Vail Mountain offering 10K and 5K courses that start near Gondola One, feature singletrack and gravel sections, on-course aid stations, post-race refreshments, and age-group awards.

Repeating 2 km out and back laps on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park. Participants collect a poker chip at each turnaround and the most chips wins during a sunup to sundown timeframe; 35 spots and a $100 entry fee.

A community trail event at JCC Ranch Camp on Saturday July 18 offering 5k and 10k trail options, sliding scale entry, on course water and clinic support, plus post-race tie dye and craft activities for finishers.

Alpine ultramarathons in State Forest State Park between the Never Summer and Medicine Bow ranges. Options include 100 km, 60 km or both, with high elevation terrain, staffed aid stations and limited cell service.