Trail Running calendar near Steamboat Springs 2026-2027

A 5K run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado following the Fraser River Trail from Gondola Plaza to the Rendezvous Event Center, with an after party featuring refreshments, awards and prize giveaways.

Experience a mountain run to the summit of an 10,839 foot former volcano. This 8 mile out and back course features 2200 feet of climbing and panoramic views from a historic fire lookout tower.

A 12.2K uphill trail race in Vail, Colorado marking its 50th running, the Vail HillClimb gains 2,128 feet across dirt and gravel service roads to finish at Mid-Vail, with aid stations, race shirts, awards by age group and a post-race raffle..

Trail races on the Spring Creek trail start and finish near the gazebo on Spring Creek Road. Options include a 9.5 mile loop with significant early climbing and a 5K out and back; the event is cupless and includes awards plus a raffle.

High-altitude trail races on Vail Mountain offering 10K and 5K courses that start near Gondola One, feature singletrack and gravel sections, on-course aid stations, post-race refreshments, and age-group awards.

Repeating 2 km out and back laps on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park. Participants collect a poker chip at each turnaround and the most chips wins during a sunup to sundown timeframe; 35 spots and a $100 entry fee.

Alpine ultramarathons in State Forest State Park between the Never Summer and Medicine Bow ranges. Options include 100 km, 60 km or both, with high elevation terrain, staffed aid stations and limited cell service.

A community 4 mile road run in Carbondale tied to the Mountain Fair, finishing at Sopris Park. Entry fee is $40 with free youth entry and proceeds benefiting Carbondale Arts.

A single 200-mile loop around Summit County, Colorado on trails, 4WD roads and rec paths, with elevations above 9,000 ft and sections over 12,700 ft. The field is capped at 75 runners and includes 12 aid stations, four sleep stations, and l..

STRS #4 - Tom's Baby on July 29, 2026 takes place at Tom's Baby Trailhead in Breckenridge, CO, offering short and long course entries with adult, youth, and non-binary categories and published entry fees.

A mountain trail event in Winter Park, CO offering 50K, 21K, and 10K courses across high alpine singletrack with significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, age group awards, and town finish at Rendezvous Event Center.

A mountain trail race in Vail on August 1, 2026 featuring an uphill 6.9 km course with about 2,013 feet of gain, singletrack and doubletrack terrain, an aid station, post race refreshments, awards and a raffle.

Trail races of 5k, 10k and half marathon on Frisco Peninsula trails with single track, lakeshore finishes, chip timing, aid stations for the 10k and half, and post race food and beer for participants 21 and older.

Two day mountain bike and trail running event in Steamboat Springs on August 8 and 9 2026. Multiple distances from a 52 mile solo bike to 26.2 and 13.1 mile runs, with proceeds supporting local youth and trail organizations.

STRS #5 Carter Park Scurry in Breckenridge on August 12 2026 offers short and long course entries across adult youth and non-binary divisions with published entry fees and a course map.

A community Backyard Ultra at Loudy Simpson Park in Craig, Colorado, where runners repeat a 4.167-mile loop each hour until one remains. A single-loop Citizens Race offers a one-time course experience along the Yampa River.

The Rocky Mountain Milestone Challenge will take place in Granby from Wednesday 19 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run between 13 and 100 miles.

Experience a high altitude trail run through the Rocky Mountains on 100 percent unpaved roads and trails. This dog friendly event in Fraser supports children facing cancer through the Shining Stars Foundation.

Trail races in Arrowhead, Colorado on August 22, 2026 include a 13.3 mile half marathon with 2,844 ft of climbing and a mostly downhill 5.6K. Courses run mostly on single track and finish at Arrowhead Village with awards and post race food.

Trail races held from the Torian Plum Lawn in Steamboat Springs offering 50k, 16 mile and 5 mile options across high alpine terrain with cupless aid stations, limited crew access, and awards including finisher mugs and age group prizes.