Trail Running calendar near Vail 2026-2027

Experience a high altitude 100 mile loop through the Colorado Rockies featuring 23,300 feet of gain. Run across alpine passes and historic ghost towns on the Continental Divide and Colorado Trails within a 37 hour limit.

Trail races on Spring Creek Trail in Steamboat Springs featuring a 9.5 mile scenic loop with about 1,750 ft gain and a rolling 5K out and back, plus a prize drawing and a post-race meal by Freshies.

Experience the mountain trails of Aspen Snowmass with three distinct race distances. Runners can choose between a 50K trek across four mountains a 25K trail run or a 10K course starting from the Elk Camp Gondola.

Mountain trail races on Vail Mountain at 10,000 feet with rerouted 10K and 5K courses, gondola access to the start, aid stations and finish food, age-group awards, t-shirts and a post-race raffle.

An endurance event on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park that runs from sunrise to sunset. Participants repeat a 1 km out and back loop, collect poker chips at each turnaround, and earn milestone pins and awards.

A three day, fully supported trail running stage race in Leadville, Colorado that crosses the Continental Divide between Hope Pass and Red Cliff. Offers a 51 mile Full Pint and a 35 mile Half Pint with a field limited to 500 runners.

Experience a true mountain ultra through the rugged alpine peaks and lakes of Northern Colorado. Navigate technical trails and high ridges across 60km or 100km courses in a wild wilderness setting.

A single-day trail event at Staunton State Park offering a 5k distance with on-site vendors, recreation activities, and food. Registration is not yet open online and the race is cup-free with water refill available.

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.

A single 200 mile loop in Summit County Colorado at sustained high altitude, capped at 75 runners, with about 40,000 feet of climbing, multiple aid and sleep stations, live GPS tracking, and a multiyear deferral policy.

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.

A mountain trail event in Aspen on August 1, 2026 offering 50K, marathon and heavy half-marathon mostly on dirt trails with significant elevation gain; limited on-course support and a finish festival at Rio Grande Park.

Experience high alpine racing through the scenic singletrack and forest trails of Winter Park Colorado. Join a point to point mountain adventure with distances ranging from a 10K loop to a technical 50K ultra.

An uphill trail race in Vail that starts at Gondola One and finishes at Mid-Vail, covering about 6.9 km with 2,013 feet of climb. Aid stations provide water and sports drink, and finish-line refreshments and age-group awards are part of the..

Two Brothers Up and Down in Idaho Springs offers two uphill out and back races on mixed dirt and paved roads, with steep sections and an aid station on the 10k. Both races start and finish at Courtney Riley Cooper Park.

Experience a Colorado tradition at the Buena Vista Pack Burro Race. Choose between 13.1 or 7.3 mile courses and compete either with a burro team or as a solo runner in this historic mountain event.

Celebrate Colorado with a series of scenic trail runs in Snowmass Village featuring multiple distances and a unique 18.76k medal challenge ending with craft beer and live music.

Experience the Frisco Peninsula trails with a choice of 5 km, 10 km, or Half Marathon distances. Enjoy a scenic course featuring single track trails and dirt roads with views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range.

Experience a premier two day trail event in Steamboat Springs featuring mountain bike and running races. Navigate scenic singletrack through aspen forests and meadows while supporting local youth and trail advocacy programs.

A running event at Carter Park in Breckenridge on August 12, 2026 offering short and long course entries in Adult, Youth and Non-Binary Open divisions with published entry fees.