Trail Running calendar near Vail 2025-2026

The Boulder Rez Marathon, held at Boulder Reservoir in Boulder, Colorado, offers a scenic and mostly flat course with only 200 feet of elevation gain. Runners enjoy trails and dirt roads alongside the reservoir, with stunning views of the water and the Rocky Mountains. The event features multiple di..

The Emerald Mountain Epic will take place in Steamboat Springs from Saturday 2 August 2025 to Sunday 3 August 2025.

The Aspen Backcountry Marathon, held in Aspen, Colorado, offers three trail running distances: a 50K ultra, a marathon, and a heavy half-marathon. The courses run almost exclusively on dirt trails featuring diverse terrain with challenging ascents, descents, and significant elevation gain, peaking a..

The Sheep Mountain Trail Runs, part of the Human Potential Running Series, is held annually in Fairplay, Colorado, featuring challenging trail races at an average elevation over 10,600 feet. The event offers three distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 50k, and a half marathon, all starting and finishing at..

The TransRockies Run is a renowned six-day, 120-mile stage race held in Colorado, offering an unforgettable trail running adventure through the Rocky Mountains. This multi-day event challenges participants with rugged terrain and scenic mountain landscapes, fostering a strong community atmosphere am..

The Holy COW Trail Stampede is an exciting running event held in Westminster, Colorado, featuring a 10-mile race and 5K/10K options. Participants can enjoy a fun and festive atmosphere while supporting the charity partner, Growing Home, which focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty for families in..

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, this one-day festival features a social group run with options of a casual 4.5-mile or 10K route through local trails. The event fosters camaraderie a..

Pyro's Push It Up Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held in New Castle, Colorado, featuring distances of 3.5K, 7.7K, and a challenging 13K course. The race takes participants through beautiful mountain trails, crossing streams and winding through Aspen groves in the Flat Tops region. It offe..

The Buena Vista Pack Burro Race, held in Buena Vista, Colorado, is a unique 14-mile pack burro running event and the third leg of the 2025 PBR Triple Crown. Participants race alongside their burros, donkeys equipped with pack saddles carrying prospector gear, over challenging terrain that reflects t..

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, featuring challenging courses through the Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, and Beaver Creek Ski Resorts. The half marathon covers approximately 13.7 miles with 2,924 feet of elevation gain, offering runners breat..

The Byers Peak Stampede Half Marathon & 5K Run is an exciting running event set in the stunning Rocky Mountains, just 60 miles from Denver. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, the event features a challenging half marathon and a 5K, catering to athletes of all levels. The courses primarily traverse dirt..

The Staunton Rocks! Marathon & Half is a trail running event held at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado, in the Front Range Mountains southwest of Denver. The race offers two distances: a marathon (26.3 miles with 4,500 feet of elevation gain) and a half marathon (13.1 miles with 2,200 feet of ga..

The Continental Divide Trail Run in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, offers three trail race distances: 5 Mile, 16 Mile, and 50K. Set against the stunning backdrop of aspen and pine forests with sweeping views of the Yampa Valley, the course features significant elevation gains. The 16 Mile race include..

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

The Grand Traverse Mountain Run is a challenging 40-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held in Colorado, running from Crested Butte to Aspen across the Elk Mountains. The course follows the route of the Grand Traverse Backcountry Ski race and features over 6,000 feet of elevation gain, offering a dem..

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 10k course that is actually about 6.8 miles with approximately 1,200 feet of elevation gain and loss. T..

The American Heroes Run, held in Longmont, Colorado, honors the memory of 9/11 with a variety of race distances on a flat, fast 1.05-mile loop course. Events include a 100-mile ultra with a 30-hour cutoff, a 24-hour run, a marathon, half-marathon, 9.11-mile run, 5K, and unique timed runs reflecting..

The Cirque Series - Arapahoe Basin is a challenging mountain running event set for September 6, 2025, in Keystone, Colorado. Participants will tackle a 9.4-mile course with an elevation gain of 2,411 feet, starting at 10,780 feet. The race features three divisions: Sport, Expert, and Pro, catering t..