Trail Running calendar near Vail 2026-2027

Held July 25, 2026 in Conifer, Colorado, the Elevation Run/Walk offers a 10K, a USATF certified 5K and a 2 mile fun run while raising funds for local school boosters and leading into the Elevation Celebration festival with music and vendors..

A combined national high school trail championship and a citizens race on the Salida Mountain Trails in Salida, Colorado on July 25, 2026. The 5.4 mile singletrack course includes steep climbs, switchbacks and a high point near 7,558 ft.

Mountain Fair 4 Miler in Carbondale follows Prince Creek Road into town with a finish at Sopris Park. Shuttle service to the start is available and proceeds benefit Carbondale Arts.

The Evergreen Trail Race Series will take place in Evergreen on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

Annual pack burro race in Fairplay Colorado offering a long mountain course to Mosquito Pass and a shorter wooded loop. Each runner must be paired with a burro and meet specific pack equipment requirements.

A single 200 mile loop around Summit County Colorado across high mountain trails and forest roads, with about 40,000 feet of elevation change, live GPS tracking, 12 aid stations and a small capped field of runners.

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.

Experience high elevation trail running in the mountains of Fairplay Colorado. This event offers three distances ranging from a half marathon on forest roads to technical ultramarathons through remote wilderness terrain.

High alpine trail running in Aspen with 50K, marathon and heavy half marathon options and a finish festival at Rio Grande Park.

Mountain trail races in Winter Park CO on August 1 2026 with 50K, 21K and 10K courses through high-alpine singletrack and town finishes.

A steep 4.3 mile uphill trail race from Vail Village to Mid Vail with significant elevation gain, on course aid stations, finish food and age group awards.

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs on August 1, 2026 features steep out and back courses on dirt and pavement with major elevation gain for 5k and 10k.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

A two-day multi-distance run and hike in Snowmass Village offering 3.76k, 5k and a single 10k with an 18.76k challenge and a post-race New Belgium brew.

Trail races of 5K, 10K, and half marathon on Frisco Peninsula trails with lakeshore finishes at Dillon Reservoir on August 8, 2026.

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.

A traditional pack-burro race in Leadville, Colorado at over 10,000 feet where each team is one runner and one burro carrying mining tools. The long course is about 21 miles and a shorter 6 to 8 mile course is planned.

Trail run on August 12, 2026 at Carter Park in Breckenridge offering short and long course entries with adult youth and non binary categories.

A mostly dirt and trail race along Boulder Reservoir in Boulder, Colorado, with about 200 feet of elevation gain. Distances range from a 10K to a full marathon, plus a relay option.

Two fully supported trail ultras in Roxborough State Park with technical singletrack, significant elevation gain, and a finish at the Sharptail Trailhead.