Trail Running calendar near Vail 2026-2027

Mountain Ridge Trail Race in Highlands Ranch Colorado offers multiple trail distances on mostly dirt and single track along the Douglas County East West Regional Trail. Rolling hills, aid stations on longer courses, drop bags and live split..

Niwot's Challenge is an invitation only, navigation focused ultradistance trial near Sedalia, Colorado, emphasizing off trail travel, limited aid, and self reliance across options from about 24 to 100 miles.

Collegiate Peaks Trail Run in Buena Vista, Colorado offers 25-mile and 50-mile loop options on single-track and jeep trails. Each loop starts near 8,000 feet and includes over 3,500 feet of elevation gain and loss.

A community trail event in Kittredge featuring a 7.4 mile route through private land and O'Fallon canyon trails, plus a kids run where children run one lap per year. Manual timing, staggered cohort starts, and a post-race park gathering.

Trail races in Eagle, Colorado on May 16, 2026 offering a **14K** and **6K** on mostly single-track with notable elevation gain, finish-line food, aid stations with Skratch hydration, and awards plus an afterparty at Capitol Public House.

Experience the beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley with a point-to-point trail race from Carbondale to Basalt. Choose between 10-mile and 28k distances featuring iconic single track trails and a festive finish at Rock Bottom Ranch.

Samson's Revenge is a trail race at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park offering 50k, 25k and 10k options. The course uses a roughly 10 km loop with a prominent Bible Point ascent and two 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.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista, Colorado, a scenic trail event with marathon, half marathon and 9k options. Start in town square, enjoy Paddlefest fun, and support local nonprofits.

An inaugural river trail run on Memorial Day in New Castle, Pyro's "Push It Up" RIVER Run offers 3.5K and 7.7K courses and includes post-race barbecue, raffle, and awards to honor Pyro and fallen heroes.

Experience a mountain trail ultramarathon through the scenic Buffalo Creek Recreation Area in Colorado. Choose between a 50 mile or 50K course featuring nearly 100 percent singletrack trails and stunning granite rock formations.

A 20K run clockwise around Turquoise Lake near Leadville, CO, mixing 6.5 miles of hilly paved road with 5.5 miles of single track trail, with proceeds supporting Leadville youth athletics and a nominal day use parking fee.

A 10K trail race through Elk Meadow Open Space Park following Pioneer Trail clockwise around the meadow, with downhill sections along Highway 74 and wooded singletrack at the mountain base. The race is cup free and has no aid stations.

A 5K trail run at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery with a cross country style route through subalpine forest around Evergreen Lakes and lower Rock Creek. Adults $15; youth 17 and under free.

Experience trail running in the Colorado Rockies at Snowmass Village. Choose between a single 6.6 mile loop or endurance challenges of 6 and 24 hours while enjoying mountain views and a village festival atmosphere.

Experience the Rocky Mountains at Granby Ranch Resort with distances ranging from 6 miles to a 14 hour elevation challenge. Runners navigate single track trails through aspen groves and alpine meadows with views of the mountain range.

A multi-distance running festival at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Erie, CO, featuring looped off-road courses with mountain views, one central aid station, onsite parking, and races from 5k up to 50 miles plus 3hr/6hr/9hr/12hr timed event..

A four race trail series at the Argo trails in Idaho Springs, Colorado, held June to September 2026. Each event is about 5 miles with 785 feet of gain on non technical, runnable trails with visual finish timing.

Experience the single track trails of historic Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs. Choose between the 4 mile or 8 mile distance as you run through scenic aspen groves and vibrant wildflowers to benefit the Knights of Columbus.

Prepare for the Race Across the Sky at this three day training camp in Leadville. Run key sections of the 100 mile course alongside veteran guides and attend educational panels on nutrition and biomechanics.