Trail Running calendar near Vail 2025-2026

The Holy COW Trail Stampede is a trail running event held in Westminster, Colorado, featuring distances including a 5K and a 10-mile race. Participants enjoy a fun, community-focused atmosphere with a western theme, running through scenic trails near the Westminster Promenade Terrace. All runners re..

The Run the Rockies Trail Race in Frisco, Colorado, offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances along scenic trails on the Frisco Peninsula. The course features single track and dirt road trails with stunning views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range. Starting and finishing at the Frisco Nord..

Dirt Circus - Boulder is a free community running event held in Boulder, Colorado, celebrating local trail running culture. Organized by UltraSignup, the event features a social group run with options of a casual 4.5-mile or 10k route through the local area. Beyond the run, participants enjoy a fest..

Pyro's Push It Up Trail Run is a scenic mountain trail race held in New Castle, Colorado, within the Flat Tops-White River National Forest. Participants can choose from three distances: a family-friendly 3.5K, a moderate 7.7K, or a challenging 13K "Double Down" course. The trail features beautiful A..

The Buena Vista Pack Burro Race will take place in Buena Vista on Sunday 10 August 2025. You can run between 7 and 13 miles.

The Leadville Trail 100 Mile Run, held annually in Leadville, Colorado, is a legendary ultramarathon known as the "Race Across the Sky." Established in 1983, this grueling 100-mile out-and-back course challenges runners with extreme Rocky Mountain terrain, starting at 10,200 feet and reaching a peak..

The Arrowhead Half Marathon & 5K is a scenic trail running event held in Arrowhead, Colorado, part of the Vail Trail Running Series. The half marathon covers approximately 13.7 miles with a challenging 2,924 feet of elevation gain, traversing trails across Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, and Beaver Creek..

The Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run takes place in Fraser, Colorado, nestled in the Rocky Mountains about 60 miles from Denver. The event features a challenging half marathon and a 5K race, both primarily on dirt roads and trails with stunning mountain views. The half marathon starts at a..

The Westminster Night Trail in Westminster, Colorado, is a vibrant night trail running event held at Standley Lake. Celebrating its 12th year, it offers distances of 50K, 35K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, all on 100% packed dirt trails featuring a mix of single-track and bike paths. Runners experienc..

The Continental Divide Trail Run, held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, offers three trail race distances: 5 miles, 16 miles, and 50 kilometers. The courses feature scenic routes through aspen and pine forests with expansive views of the Yampa Valley. The 16-mile race includes over 3,500 feet of elev..

Staunton Rocks! Marathon & Half is a trail running event held at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado, featuring marathon (26.3 miles, 4,500 ft elevation gain) and half marathon (13.1 miles, 2,200 ft gain) distances. The course is predominantly singletrack (90%) with some dirt roads, set at high el..

The Grand Traverse Mountain Run is a challenging 40-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen, Colorado, traversing the Elk Mountains with over 6,000 feet of elevation gain. Held annually, the race follows the route of the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski race, offering runners a r..

The Calarat Challenge Trail Running Festival takes place in Jamestown, Colorado, at the Cal-Wood Education Center, a nonprofit dedicated to outdoor education. Held over Labor Day weekend, the event features multiple trail races including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids 1K, and combination races like..

The 10k @ 10,000 Feet is a challenging trail running event held at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, the race features a course starting at 10,000 feet elevation, with about 1,200 feet of elevation gain and loss. The main ra..

The American Heroes Run, held in Longmont, Colorado, is a patriotic running event commemorating the events of 9/11. It features a variety of distances including a 100-mile ultra with a 30-hour cutoff, a 24-hour run, marathon, half-marathon, 9.11-mile, and 5K races. The course is a flat, fast 1.05-mi..

The HRCA Wildcat Mountain Trail Races, held in Littleton, Colorado, offer a scenic and challenging trail running experience through the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. Participants can choose from a 10-mile or 10-kilometer course, both featuring 100% dirt trails with varied terrain and stunning mo..

Devil on the Divide is a challenging trail running event held in Empire, Colorado, featuring 50K and 22K point-to-point courses. Set against the stunning backdrop of Clear Creek County and the Continental Divide, the race offers breathtaking views and high-altitude terrain, with the 50K course reach..

The Cirque Series race at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, is a challenging 9.2-mile trail run with 2,411 feet of vertical gain, set in the scenic White River National Forest. Starting at 10,780 feet at Mountain Goat Plaza, the course ascends through diverse terrain including summer roads, singletrack hiki..

The Breckenridge Oktoberfest 5K will take place in Breckenridge from Friday 12 September 2025 to Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run Rabbit Run is a challenging ultramarathon event held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, featuring 50-mile and 100-mile races through the scenic Routt National Forest. The 50-mile course starts at the Steamboat Springs ski area (6,900 ft elevation), ascending to Mount Werner (10,568 ft), crossing th..