Trail Running calendar near Palisade 2026-2027

July 25, 2026 in Grand Mesa, Colorado, offers 50 mile, 55K and 30K trail races across high elevation singletrack with rocky climbs, alpine meadows and lakes. Camping, cash prizes, finisher awards and post race amenities are available.

Mountain Fair 4 Miler in Carbondale follows Prince Creek Road into town with a finish at Sopris Park. Shuttle service to the start is available and proceeds benefit Carbondale Arts.

A two day running event in Snowmass Village on August 7 and 8, 2026 offering 3.76k, 5k and a single 10k plus an 18.76k challenge. Finishers receive a free New Belgium brew and event medals; proceeds support local nonprofits.

A single-loop trail event in the La Sal Mountains offering 100 mile, 50 mile, and 50k distances. The 100 mile course averages over 8,700 ft elevation with roughly 25,000 feet of climbing and multiple staffed aid stations.

A 40 mile point to point mountain ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain and mandatory backcountry gear; a fundraiser for Crested Butte Nordic.

Low-key trail running event in Loma, Colorado offering Half Marathon, Marathon (26.2 Miles) and 50 Miler with a flat $50 entry fee. Registration runs April 5 to August 1, and participants may change distance on race day.

Mountain trail and road races in Marble, Colorado featuring a 25K Lead King Loop, an 8 mile Quarry Climb, and a kids 2.5K with proceeds to Marble Charter School.

A three-day timed trail event near Moab, Utah, visiting Pritchett Arch, Gemini Bridges and Porcupine Rim with basecamp at the Old Spanish Trail Arena, camping and glamping, included meals, mandatory shuttles, and afternoon activities.

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..

A trail running event near Moab on September 26, 2026 featuring half marathon and 10K courses through red rock scenery and historic western equestrian trails. The event supports fundraising for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and includes..

A fall trail running event in Moab, Utah offering 15K, half marathon, marathon and 50K courses through red cliffs and desert meadows. The event uses cup less aid stations and includes free base camp camping for participants and family.

A point-to-point trail marathon and 30K in Colorado’s North Fork Valley at peak fall color, with mountain climbs to Inter-Ocean Pass and proceeds funding summer camp scholarships.

Grand Valley Backyard Ultra is a last-person-standing trail event near Fruita, Colorado where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops with one hour to finish each loop until only one runner completes an extra lap.

The Camp 4 Coffee Cart to Cart Trail Race will take place in Crested Butte on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 10 and 19 miles.

A 241.8 mile ultramarathon around Moab, Utah that crosses desert, canyons, slick rock and two mountain ranges near Canyonlands and Arches National Park.

A 2 miles event at Moon Farm in Fruita, Colorado where participants carry a pumpkin through forests, fields and over hay bales. Each entry includes a pumpkin that is weighed and marked before the course.

A fall trail event in Moab offering distances from 15K to 100K, varied desert terrain and substantial elevation changes, with cup-less aid stations and free participant camping at Mad Moose Base Camp.

Trail ultramarathon in Fruita, Colorado with multiple distance options from 10 miles to 50 miles, singletrack terrain, high desert views, and cupless aid stations with refill points.

Trail races in Moab on November 7 and 8, 2026 featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K Adventure Run and a Kids K. The event hosts the 2026 USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championships and the Collegiate Trail Running Championships.

Dead Horse Ultra in Moab offers 15K to 50 mile trail races on technical slickrock and singletrack with published maps and GPX files. The event is cup free and provides water dispensers at the start and at every aid station.