Trail Running calendar near Silverton 2026-2027

Join the Durango Running Club for a 5K fun run and walk along the Animas River Trail. This zero waste event supports immigrant services and kicks off the local Earth Day festival and parade.

Run the Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra in Fellin Park, completing a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the field. Enjoy riverside trails, mountain views near 7,700 feet and shared aid.

A roughly 14 mile loop around Vallecito Reservoir in Bayfield, Colorado, combining paved road, dirt road and singletrack with about 1,000 ft of climbing. The event features four aid stations, a cupless policy and a post-race meal with live..

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.

A last-person-standing ultra on Durango's Spurline trails. Run a 4.17-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. All proceeds support local trail building and maintenance.

Course Information The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Benefit Run takes place in the mountains near Lake City, Colorado. The course is affected by seasonal conditions. In some years, the route has been altered or shortened due to snowfields on t..

The John Cappis is a demanding 50k mountaineering trek through the peaks around Silverton, Colorado. It features extensive off-trail travel and major elevation gain. Participation requires club membership and proven experience in rugged mou..

Experience a premier 100 mile mountain run through the San Juan Range in Colorado. Navigate over 66,000 feet of elevation change on a high altitude loop reaching the summit of Handies Peak.

Tackle a formidable 100-mile route with over 41,000 feet of climbing in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. This low-frills event requires volunteer service and awards cash prizes subject to drug testing. Finishers earn a distinctive belt buckle..

Experience a high altitude trail adventure through Colorado's San Juan Mountains. Run past historic ghost towns and reach heights of over 12,900 feet on the scenic Alpine Loop.

Experience a historic high altitude climb in Silverton Colorado featuring a 12 mile summit run and an 11 km course. Scale Kendall Mountain and take in views of the San Juan Mountains in this classic mountain tradition.

An ultra running event in Creede offering 50 mile and 100 mile courses across the San Isabel and Rio Grande National Forests over two days, organized by Tempest Adventures under a USDA Forest Service permit.

The Box Canyon Trail Races showcase the high alpine scenery of Telluride, Colorado. Runners can choose between a rugged 30K loop or a stunning 10 mile course, both featuring significant elevation gain. The event finishes in the historic tow..

A non-profit 15-mile trail race on August 1, 2026 near Hesperus, Colorado, climbing 3,100 ft to 12,200 ft at Kennebec Pass with views of the Animas and Dolores valleys. Proceeds benefit La Plata County Search & Rescue.

The High Five 100 is a rugged, self-navigated 100-mile challenge near Lake City, CO. Runners must reach 24 checkpoints, summit 11 high peaks, and finish within 48 hours. There is no fee, no course markings, and no aid stations.

A 100-mile mountain ultramarathon in Colorado's San Juan Range. The high-elevation course averages 10,000 feet with over 20,000 feet of climbing. It features a 38-hour cutoff and packet pickup in Durango.

The Telluride Mountain Run is a technical mountain race in Colorado's San Juans, with routes reaching over 13,000 feet. Runners face rocky, exposed terrain on old mining roads and alpine tundra. This demanding event is not suited for beginn..

The Creede Mountain Run in Colorado features four scenic distances, from a 2-mile fun run to a demanding 50K. The longer courses traverse the historic mining district and reach high points along the Continental Divide. Each route offers a d..

A demanding 17.1 mile mountain trail race connecting Ouray and Telluride over the high altitude Imogene Pass. This event features steep rocky terrain and strict cutoffs for prepared athletes.

A 13 mile mountain trail run in Ouray, Colorado that funds the Ouray School; the course starts and ends at Fellin Park, features limited cup water stations, packet pickup before race day, and awards for top finishers.