Trail Running calendar near Salida 2026-2027

A fall trail race at Staunton State Park offering 50K, 25K, a 25K FishSlappers division, and a steep 5K, run on runnable singletrack with aid stations and fundraising for land and water conservation.

A set of trail races at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K courses with urban mountain views, marked single-track and aid station support on the longer distances.

A four-race trail series in Colorado Springs with distances that increase each round and varied terrain from grass fields to rocky single track. Chip timing is used and series awards require finishing all four races.

Methodist Mountain Ultra The Methodist Mountain Ultra (MMU) is a trail race set on the Methodist Mountain trail system near Salida, Colorado. It takes place at the northern end of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The event features two dista..

A single loop trail event in Cañon City with 35 mile and shorter options that follow the Arkansas River, climb to 7,109 feet for Royal Gorge and Pikes Peak views, and feature well stocked aid stations and crew access.

A four-race trail series in Colorado Springs with distances that increase each round and varied terrain from grass fields to rocky single track. Chip timing is used and series awards require finishing all four races.

A four-race trail series in Colorado Springs with distances that increase each round and varied terrain from grass fields to rocky single track. Chip timing is used and series awards require finishing all four races.

A late November trail event in Colorado Springs with 50k, half marathon and 10k options across historic High Drive and Gold Camp Road, staffed aid stations, and crew-accessible locations including warm food at Cheyenne Canon.

A four-race trail series in Colorado Springs with distances that increase each round and varied terrain from grass fields to rocky single track. Chip timing is used and series awards require finishing all four races.

A high-elevation trail event at Staunton State Park offering 50k, 16 mile and 8 mile options with a 250-runner field, park-and-ride logistics, and winter course contingencies.

Experience winter trail running at Cheyenne Mountain State Park with views of Pike's Peak. Choose from traditional race distances or unique timed events ranging from 6 to 15 hours across four scenic loops.

Trail marathon, half marathon, a 2 mile race and a kids 400 meter run take place in Salida CO on March 13 2027, on dirt roads and narrow single track at 7000 to 9000 feet, with limited entries and local charity support.

Trail race in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K routes on singletrack with sandstone bluffs and city views of Pikes Peak. Registration closes Apr 15.

A multi-distance trail event at Greenland Open Space near Larkspur, Colorado on May 2, 2026, featuring 4M, 8M, 25K and a multi-lap 50K that serves as the 2026 RRCA National 50K Championship. The course runs on dirt trails through grasslands..

A road and trail running event through Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs with multiple course options, including a 9.5 mile route. The route passes Siamese Twins, Kissing Camels, and Balanced Rock with Pikes Peak as a backdrop.

Valkyrie Trail Race is a women focused trail event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park on May 9, 2026, offering distances from 4 miles to 50 kilometers across meadow, singletrack and rocky pine forest trails.