Trail Running calendar near Steamboat Springs 2025-2026

Challenge yourself in the Thumbs Up Vertical in Estes Park, an 8 hour timed ascent limited to 30 runners. Each 540 ft steep scenic single track lap earns a poker chip, with milestone patches and a prize for the overall winner.

USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival, hosted by Colorado Mesa University at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center in Granby, Colorado, on January 24–25, 2026, brings collegiate teams together with junior skiers for a two-day Nordic festival...

Push your limits at the 12 Hours of Sunlight in Glenwood Springs, a 12 hour skin up and ski down endurance challenge on 1.3 mile laps with huge vertical gain per lap. Teams and individuals enjoy fuel stations, post race food and gear prizes..

Tackle the Sourdough Snowshoe Race in Nederland CO on Jan 31 2026, a donation based backcountry challenge where snowshoes are required for the full route. Choose 18K or 30K and warm up at the finish with hot drinks and a warming tent.

Race The Ranch at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby Colorado on April 4, 2026 is a scenic snowshoe race with distances up to 50k on singletrack and groomed trails. Tackle challenging loops, enjoy on course aid, and earn a custom finisher mug.

Experience alpine single track through meadows and forests at Granby Ranch Resort on June 6, 2026, with distances from 6 mile to 50k. Test your limits in the Elevation Challenge where repeated loops add to your total climbed elevation.

Experience high alpine trails from Gould Colorado in the Never Summer range with 100 km and 60 km options. Rugged singletrack, big climbs and alpine lakes await for a true mountain adventure.

Take on the Summit 200, a breathtaking 200 mile loop around Summit County, Colorado that climbs above 12,700 feet and delivers about 40,000 feet of gain. Expect remote high altitude single track, sparse aid and an epic endurance challenge.

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, Colorado is a scenic 5k, 10k and half marathon on single track and dirt roads with views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range and a lakeshore finish. The half gets new single track in 2026.

Run mountain trails above 8,700 feet in Fraser, Colorado with a scenic half marathon or 5K on dirt roads. Aid stations and community packet pick up precede an event that benefits the Shining Stars Foundation.

Challenge yourself on the Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin on September 5, 2026 in Keystone, Colorado. This scenic 9.4 mile mountain course with 2,211 ft of climbing delivers steep, technical trail and big alpine views in a capped field.

Ned Ned Run in Nederland Colorado blends scenic trail and road running through the foothills, offering a half marathon, 10K and fun 5K for all abilities. Family friendly and costumes encouraged, with leashed dogs welcome in the 5K.

High alpine trail festival at YMCA of the Rockies in Granby, CO offering 5K to 50K races, plus Moosehead and Baby Moose challenge options. Expect dirt singletrack, big climbs and sweeping mountain views for all abilities.

Run Rabbit Run in Steamboat Springs Colorado is a rugged trail ultramarathon with 50 mile and 100 mile options that climb high alpine terrain. Limited fields, major prize money and charity support draw elite and adventurous runners.

Experience the Red Feather Trail Jamboree at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch with 50 mile, 50K and half marathon options across high elevation singletrack and technical mountain trails. Expect big views, wildlife and well stocked aid stations.