Trail Running calendar near Vail 2026-2027

A community trail race in Kittredge with a 7.4-mile loop through Columbine and O’Fallon plus a kids run where children run one lap (0.15 miles) per year; timed manually with a post-race hangout.

Trail races in Eagle, Colorado on May 16, 2026 featuring a 14K and a 6K on mostly single track. Aid stations, finish-line refreshments, age-group awards and an afterparty at Capitol Public House follow the event.

Point-to-point trail races in Carbondale, Colorado offering a 10-mile and a 28k course over Prince Creek, Buckhorn and Glassier trails; organized aid stations and a weekend film festival accompany the event.

Trail races at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park on May 23, 2026 offer 50k, 25k and 10k options. The course centers on a 10 km loop with a 1,200 ft climb at Bible Point and two staffed aid stations.

Test your endurance at this Golden Colorado event following the classic backyard format with 4.17 mile laps every hour. Support the Sun Valley Kitchen and Community Center while pushing for your personal best distance.

Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista on May 24, 2026 offers marathon, half marathon and a 9k with start and finish at South Main Town Square near the Surf Hotel; proceeds support local outdoor and community groups.

A Memorial Day trail event in New Castle, Colorado, honoring a fallen hero with riverfront routes. Options include 3.5 km and 7.7 km courses with both in person and virtual entries.

A mountain ultramarathon near Denver offering 50 Mile and 50K options on mostly singletrack trails, passing 1996 burn areas, ponderosa pines, and granite formations. Part of the proceeds support the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department.

A 20K clockwise loop around Turquoise Lake that mixes hilly paved road and single track trail, held May 30, 2026, with $40 adult registration and free entry for youth 17 and under. Proceeds support local youth athletics and recreation.

A 5k trail race through the rolling hills of Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen, Colorado, with vendor tents, rec trailer activities and refreshments. The course is cup free and has no aid stations, with marshals on course.

A scenic *5 km* cross country race at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery on May 31, 2026, with dirt road, path and trail sections. Awards are given by age group and youth registration is free.

Six trail races across Summit County, Colorado, in summer 2026. Series registration includes long and short course options with adult, youth, and non binary categories and events at multiple Summit County trail heads.

A mountain trail event in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultras, with campground hub, on-site amenities, and 2026 as the final year at Snowmass.

A team trail relay in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 featuring mountain loops, camping at Ragnar Village, and team formats for four or eight runners. The course totals 120 miles with significant elevation gain and weekend on site amenit..

Trail races at Granby Ranch Resort in Colorado offer multiple distances including a 14 hour Elevation Challenge based on completed loops. The combined field is capped at 250 and the event includes aid stations, drop bag options, and on-site..

A multi distance off road running festival at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary near Erie, Colorado. Events include 5k, 10k, 50k, 50 mile and multiple timed runs while supporting the sanctuary.

A mountain trail 10 km on Vail Mountain at nearly 9,000 feet with varied terrain, two on course aid stations and a cupless policy with a provided collapsible cup. Multiple age categories and a total prize purse of $12,200.

A trail race on the single track trails of Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs offering 8 mile and 4 mile distances. Proceeds support the Knights of Columbus and awards and a prize raffle follow the race.

A four-race running series in Winter Park, Colorado, from June 14 to August 22, 2026. Events range from a family 5K to half marathons and are scored by a points system with Open Men and Open Women categories.

A three day Leadville training camp that walks and runs major sections of the Leadville Trail 100 course, pairs guided day and night runs with recovery and nutrition support, and includes panels, Q&A sessions and a provided running kit.