Trail Running calendar near Salida 2025-2026

Test your winter legs on the frozen Rio Grande in Alamosa with a chip timed 5k on January 24, 2026, complete with ice themed awards. An alternate pond course will be used if ice is unsafe and traction footwear is recommended.

Explore Gothic Mountain in Crested Butte on a 23.5 mile competitive or 17.85 mile recreational Nordic ski loop, raising funds for Crested Butte Nordic. Capped at 200, avalanche gear and a Colorado SAR card or hunting license are required.

Stories Trail Runs at Cheyenne Mountain State Park on Feb 21 and 22, 2026 offers multi loop trail racing with timed 6 and 15 hour ultras plus 10k to 20 mile courses. Two day passes and on site camping make it a scenic weekend of challenge a..

Run the 21st Run Through Time in Salida, Colorado on scenic Arkansas Hills trails with marathon, half marathon, 2 Mile and kids races at high elevation. Finishers get custom socks and a light meal while proceeds support local trail and resc..

Run Palmer Park's singletrack at the Rattler Trail Race on April 18, 2026, with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options. Enjoy technical trails, sandstone bluffs and sweeping views of Colorado Springs and distant Pikes Peak on a low elevation gain cou..

April 25, 2026. Run the rim of the Royal Gorge above the Arkansas River on dramatic, technical singletrack with cliffs and sweeping views. Distances from 5K to 50K offer a challenge for every trail runner.

May 2, 2026: Greenland Trail Races at Greenland Open Space in Larkspur offer distances from 4 miles to 50K plus a virtual option. Scenic dirt trails with Pikes Peak views, aid stations, tech shirts, medals, and a 50K buckle.

Run among iconic red rock formations with sweeping views of Pikes Peak at Take 5 in the Garden on May 2, 2026 in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs. Road and trail races range from a 5K to 9.5 miles and the park will be closed to vehicles..

Take on the Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista Colorado with 25 or 50 mile options through stunning high country. Mark the 36th anniversary with a memorable mountain trail challenge.

Valkyrie Trail Race is a women focused spring trail festival at Cheyenne Mountain State Park near southern Colorado Springs, with multiple distances from 4 miles to 50K. Expect climbs, singletrack and technical rocky descents for a scenic,..

Ram Party Trail Runs is a weekend of scenic high country trail races around Rampart Reservoir near Colorado Springs, offering distances from 15K to 55 mile. Expect big climbs, alpine views, finisher awards and a welcoming race vibe.

Join the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista on May 24, 2026 for marathon, half marathon or 9K during Memorial Day weekend and CKS Paddlefest. Scenic start at South Main Town Square and proceeds support local conservation and community groups.

Run the North Fork 50 Mile or 50K on scenic singletrack around Buffalo Creek, Colorado. Choose your distance, enjoy aid stations and a festive finish, and support the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department.

Explore high alpine loops at Mueller State Park on June 6 and 7 for the Great Divide Ultra, with distances from 25k to 100 mile and night run options for 25k and 50k. Scenic views, supportive aid, and standout finish swag await.

Join Aiden's Adventure 5k at Fountain Creek Regional Park for a relaxed, family friendly trail fun run with a virtual option and a kids mile. Enjoy crafts, a butterfly release, food trucks and community vibes while supporting local charitie..

Mace's Hideout 100/50 offers 100 and 50 mile ultramarathon routes across Colorado's Wet Mountains. Traverse forests, alpine meadows and dry foothills with sweeping peaks, dark skies and a touch of outlaw lore.

San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run is an ultramarathon scheduled for June 20, 2026. The event features a 50-mile course, with a dedicated course info page and an alternate course option, underscoring a challenging yet community-focused atmospher..

Ring the Springs on June 20, 2026 showcases scenic high country trail routes at Garden of the Gods, CO. Choose 100K, 50K or 35K; field capped at 400 and registration ends June 15.

The Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival will take place in Alma from Thursday 25 June 2026 to Sunday 28 June 2026. You can run between 6 and 13 miles.

Run the Life Time Leadville Trail Marathon or Heavy Half on June 27, 2026, tackling high alpine singletrack and dirt roads through historic mining country up to Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. Expect a challenging, possibly snowy race with fu..