Trail Running calendar near Vail 2026-2027

Kick off Independence Day with a 5k run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado. The scenic route travels along the Fraser River Trail and finishes at the Rendezvous Event Center for a post-race party.

A Fourth of July 5K in downtown Leadville, CO on July 4, 2026; youth entry is free and proceeds support local youth athletics.

The 1876 Centennial Run in Snowmass Village offers four unique distances, from a 3.76k to an 18.76k challenge. The event starts and ends at the New Belgium Ranger Station and is part of the Colorado Brewery Running Series, with proceeds sup..

Multi distance trail event in Como Colorado on July 10 and July 11 2026, with courses above 10,000 feet ranging from 10 Mile to 100 Mile. Routes include single track, fire roads, historic mining terrain, and a point to point 100k.

Crested Butte's oldest trail challenge offers a classic 15k run, a 25k loop, and a tough mountain bike route. The bike course covers nearly 15 miles with significant climbing. This is a no-frills event focused on the trail experience.

Event Overview The Silver Rush 50 Run is a running event scheduled for July 11, 2026. The event features multiple race distances: a 50-mile run, a 15-mile run, and a 5K Juniors run. There is also a Silver King & Silver Queen challenge f..

The High Lonesome 100 is a 101-mile mountain ultra through the Sawatch range. Runners traverse the Continental Divide, pass ghost towns, and climb over five alpine passes with 23,500 feet of total gain. This loop course offers a mix of sing..

Run through wildflowers and Aspens along Spring Creek in Steamboat Springs. Choose between a challenging 9.5-mile loop with significant climbing or a rolling 5K out-and-back. This memorial event includes a post-race meal.

Run scenic mountain trails around Aspen Snowmass at the Audi Power of Four Trail Run on July 18, 2026. Choose from 10K, 25K or an epic 50K and enjoy challenging terrain, alpine views and Audi supported race day energy.

A three-day, fully supported trail stage race across the Colorado continental divide with Full Pint and Half Pint options, nightly camps, meals, showers and athletic therapy. Limited to 500 runners.

Event Details The Never Summer 100km & 60km is a mountain trail running event scheduled for July 24-26, 2026. It is organized by Gnar Runners. The races start and finish at the Gould Community Center in Gould, Colorado. The event takes..

Course and Terrain The Summit 200 is a 200-mile single-loop ultramarathon in Summit County, Colorado. The non-repetitive course utilizes hiking trails, 4WD roads, and recreation paths, with the majority being single-track trail and infreque..

High-elevation trail and ultra races around Fairplay, Colorado, with 50 Mile, 50k and Half Marathon options, technical and remote terrain, aid stations, drop bags, pacer rules, and a 16 hour time limit.

Explore the high alpine trails surrounding Aspen, Colorado, in this trail running event. Choose from three distances—50K, marathon, or heavy half marathon—on scenic dirt paths. The finish line at Rio Grande Park coincides with a community f..

Explore high-alpine trails in Winter Park, Colorado. This event offers a scenic 50K point-to-point route from the resort into town, plus 21K and 10K options. It finishes in a vibrant park with community festivities.

The Buena Vista Pack Burro Race offers a unique running experience in Colorado. Participants can choose a long or short course, racing either with or without a burro. The event includes finisher gifts, a meal, and awards for top finishers.

Event Overview Run the Rockies Trail Race is a trail running event held in Frisco, Colorado. The event offers three distances: a 5 km, a 10 km, and a half marathon. All races start and finish at the Frisco Nordic Center on Recreation Way. C..

Event Overview The Emerald Mountain Epic is a two-day trail race held in Steamboat Springs. It features mountain biking on August 8 and trail running on August 9. The event is a fundraiser for two local nonprofits: Routt County Riders and P..

Run along Boulder Reservoir on flat, mostly dirt trail courses with sweeping Rocky Mountain views. Choose from 10K, 3 4 marathon, half, full marathon or relay, with USATF certified courses, a shirt and a finisher medal.

Tackle the sustained climbs and technical trails of Roxborough State Park in this late-summer ultramarathon. Choose between the 50K or 50 mile distance on exposed, challenging terrain. Be prepared for hot conditions, spaced aid, and a manda..