Trail Running calendar near New Castle 2026-2027

A multi day trail running festival in Fruita, Colorado featuring four distances, desert singletrack and vistas of the Colorado River. The 100 KM offers a Western States qualifier and several races award UTMB Index running stones.

A 150 hour timed ultra near Mack, Colorado with five zero pavement routes per Journey and separate crewed and uncrewed divisions. Runners must complete at least four Journeys to place.

Experience a weekend of desert backcountry racing in Fruita with trail running, mountain biking, and gravel events. Join the community at 18 Road for competitive races, skills clinics, and outdoor festivities.

Experience a scenic 13.8 mile singletrack loop through the stunning North Fruita Desert. Enjoy flowy trails and desert mesa views as part of a vibrant outdoor adventure festival weekend in Colorado.

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.

Challengers tackle a 6 mile climb gaining 2000 feet of elevation to reach the South Rim of the Black Canyon. Choose between a timed run or a scenic walk ending with a mountain breakfast and park views.

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 Pyro's Push It Up River Trail Run will take place in New Castle on Monday 25 May 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

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.

Experience the single track trails of historic Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs. Choose between the 4 mile or 8 mile distance as you run through scenic aspen groves and vibrant wildflowers to benefit the Knights of Columbus.

Prepare for the Race Across the Sky at this three day training camp in Leadville. Run key sections of the 100 mile course alongside veteran guides and attend educational panels on nutrition and biomechanics.

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a scenic trail run through Beaver Creek Resort. Enjoy blooming wildflowers and breathtaking mountain views across diverse single track and gravel courses.

Experience the highest trail marathon in the USA reaching 13185 feet at Mosquito Pass. Choose between a 26.4 mile marathon or a 15.46 mile heavy half through Leadvilles historic mining district and rugged high altitude terrain.

Experience trail running at the historic Howelsen Hill ski area in Steamboat Springs. Choose between 5k and 10k distances as part of an exciting multi sport race weekend in the Colorado mountains.

A series of trail races at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, held across multiple dates in 2026. The course is mostly singletrack with significant elevation change and a water only aid station on the run.

A July 4 5 kilometer run or walk in downtown Leadville, with downtown bib pickup and an Independence Day parade afterward. Adult entry is $25 and youth 17 and under may enter for free, with proceeds supporting local youth athletics.

Celebrate 50 years of history at the Vail HillClimb, a 12.2 km mountain race gaining over 2,000 feet of elevation. Run from Vail Village to the scenic Mid-Vail finish line for incredible views and commemorative awards.

Experience Crested Butte's oldest trail challenge with 15k and 25k runs or a technical 25k mountain bike race. Navigate scenic singletrack and alpine ridges finishing with a post race brunch.