Trail Running calendar near Steamboat Springs 2026-2027

Join the USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby Colorado on Jan 24 and 25 2026. Collegiate teams and middle and high school racers take on classic distances and a skate sprint over two action packed days.

The Sourdough Snowshoe Race in Nederland, CO is a donation based backcountry event offering 18K and 30K routes where snowshoes are required. Enjoy rugged alpine scenery with a warming tent and hot drinks at the finish.

Race The Ranch is a snowshoe race at Snow Mountain Ranch near Granby, Colorado on April 4, 2026, offering 5k, 25k and 50k looped courses over scenic groomed and singletrack snow trails. Finishers receive a custom beanie and engraved Miir ca..

Challenge yourself on the scenic Up & Over single track from Flying Dog Ranch to Rock Bottom Ranch in Carbondale, CO. Choose 10 mile or 25K routes and enjoy a trail running weekend with films and community vibes.

Samson's Revenge at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park offers 10k, 27k and 55k looped trail races with a steep climb to Bible Point. Enjoy flowing single track, on course aid and a custom Fractel hat plus wool finisher socks.

Celebrate Memorial Day with Pyro's Push It Up River Trail Run on May 25 in New Castle, honoring a fallen hero. Choose a family friendly 3.5 km riverside run or the scenic 7.7 km with hilltop climbs, available on site or virtually.

Hit alpine single track at Granby Ranch in Granby, Colorado on June 6, 2026 with options from 6 Mile to 50k and a unique Elevation Challenge. Expect rugged scenery, well stocked aid stations, and a lively resort finish.

Enjoy scenic single track trails through aspens and June wildflowers at the Howelsen Hill Trail Run in Steamboat Springs on June 13, 2026. Choose 4 or 8 mile courses and support local Knights of Columbus with your entry.

Celebrate July 4th with the Rendezvous Run for Independence, a community 5K run or walk in Winter Park, CO. Enjoy scenic Fraser River Trail views and finish at the Rendezvous Event Center for postrace refreshments, awards and prizes.

Test your trail legs at the Spring Creek Memorial Trail Run in Steamboat Springs on July 18 2026. Choose a challenging 9.5 mile loop with steep climbs and stream crossings or a rolling 5K, with proceeds supporting local nonprofits.

Experience high alpine trails and rugged scenery in the Never Summer 100k and 60k from Gould, Colorado, with challenging climbs across ridges, peaks and alpine lakes. Choose 100k, 60k or the Dirty Double for a true mountain ultra adventure.

Summit 200 is a single loop 200 mile mountain ultramarathon from Frisco, Colorado, with sections above 12,700 feet and about 40,000 ft of elevation gain. Expect remote single track, limited aid, a 110 hour cutoff and a 75 runner cap requiri..

Run a scenic mountain 50K or 10K from Winter Park Resort into town with flowing singletrack, aspen groves and views of the Continental Divide. Expect changing high altitude conditions, full aid stations and a finisher award.

Run the Rockies Trail in Frisco, CO features 5K to half marathon routes on the scenic Frisco Peninsula with lakeshore finishes and reservoir views. Finishers receive a gift and an afterparty with food, music and beer for 21+.

Emerald Mountain Epic in Steamboat Springs on August 8 and 9, 2026 is a two day mountain bike and trail running weekend on scenic singletrack dirt trails. Race marathon, half or bike distances with a limited field of 500 per day.

Run the Byers Peak Stampede in Fraser Colorado for a scenic half marathon or 5K on high country dirt roads with Rocky Mountain views. Family and dog friendly event with proceeds benefiting families affected by cancer.

Run high alpine trails around Steamboat Springs on August 29, 2026 with choices of 50K, 16 mile and 5 mile courses, featuring big climbs and stunning mountain views. Proceeds support the Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund and the race is cupl..

Run the Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin: a scenic 9.4 miles with 2,211 ft of climbing on high alpine trails around Montezuma and Little Lenawee. Finish in Mountain Goat Plaza with live music, food, and festival vibes.

Join the Ned Ned Run in Old Town Nederland, Colorado in September, a 44 year tradition offering road and trail distances from a scenic 5K to a tough half marathon. Family friendly and costumes encouraged; dogs on leash welcome in the 5K.

Run high alpine trails at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby Colorado on September 12 2026. Choices from 5K to 50K plus Moosehead challenges, scenic dirt and grass routes with on site lodging and camping.