Trail Running calendar near Palmer Lake 2026-2027

Experience a high altitude mountain run at Arapahoe Basin covering 9.4 miles and 2,211 feet of vertical gain. Runners summit Little Lenawee peak and finish with live music and professional photos at Mountain Goat Plaza.

Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.

Test your endurance at Staunton State Park with weighted rucking options ranging from 6.5 to 21.5 miles. Choose your load and tackle the Colorado trails to support the Special Forces Foundation.

The American Heroes Run takes place on September 11 and 12, 2026 in Longmont, Colorado. Participants can run various distances on a flat, fast loop course. The event honors American heroes with special awards and a patriotic theme.

Experience a historic Colorado mountain tradition in Nederland with trail and road races. Choose between a half marathon, 10K, or a dog friendly 5K while winding through scenic trails and old town streets.

Tackle high-altitude trails in the Colorado Rockies. Choose between a demanding 50K or a 22K point-to-point course, both featuring single-track paths and significant climbs. This remote race requires experience and preparation.

Experience a scenic trail run through sage brush and ponderosa pines in the Rocky Mountains. Choose between a half marathon or 10k distance with stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista.

Experience the scenic trails of North Table Mountain in Golden with 5 and 10 mile races. Run through challenging switchbacks and loops to support families transitioning from homelessness.

Follow the historic Barr Trail on a 13.3 mile journey from Manitou Springs to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak. Experience a 7,800 foot vertical climb through Colorado forests and alpine terrain in this high altitude event.

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.

Experience the wild beauty of the Southern Colorado Rocky Mountains at Music Meadows Ranch. Choose from several trail distances ranging from 8 miles to 104 miles along the scenic Rainbow Trail.

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.

Experience an obstacle course event in Fort Carson featuring 5 km and 15 km distances. Conquer signature muddy challenges and earn iconic finisher gear while enjoying views of the Rocky Mountains.

Experience the changing aspens of Colorado during this 5k trail run in Breckenridge. Finish on Main Street at Blue River Plaza and stay to enjoy the local Oktoberfest festivities.

Experience a high alpine 50k through the Colorado Trail and Sawatch Range. This mountain course features a significant climb to 13,150 feet with panoramic views of the Arkansas River Valley and Mount Princeton.

The Suffer Better Fall Trail Run will take place in Pine on Thursday 1 October 2026. You can run between 25 and 50 kilometers.

Experience the scenic trails of Bear Creek Lake Park at this multi day endurance festival in Lakewood. With distances ranging from a 5K to a 100K ultra marathon, the event features fast non technical dirt paths and panoramic views.

Experience the scenic HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area with trail races for the whole family. Enjoy rolling hills and open views followed by a pancake breakfast and finisher medals for all participants in Littleton.

Experience an epic run across the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City. Choose between scenic trail half marathons or family friendly road races while supporting a meaningful cause in one of Colorado’s most stunning landscapes.

The Castle Rock Trail Festival will take place in Castle Rock on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.