Trail Running calendar near Vail 2026-2027

Experience the scenic HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area with trail races for the whole family. Enjoy rolling hills and open views followed by a pancake breakfast and finisher medals for all participants in Littleton.

Experience the scenic single track trails of Steamboat Springs during the Emerald Mountain Trail Run. Choose between the 4 mile or 12k distances through aspen groves to support the local Boys and Girls Club.

The Camp 4 Coffee Cart to Cart Trail Race will take place in Crested Butte on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 10 and 19 miles.

A six-hour trail challenge in Littleton where runners complete a 5K each hour for six hours, totaling 18 miles if completed. Trail terrain, hourly elimination, tiered patches and medals, and national leaderboard prizes highlight the format.

A Halloween-themed Aspen event with a timed 3.5 mile trail run and a 1 mile walk, pet-friendly course through Marolt foot path and Moore open space, water stations, costume prizes, raffle prizes, food trucks, and proceeds to the Aspen Anima..

A fall trail race at Staunton State Park offering 50K, 25K, a 25K FishSlappers division, and a steep 5K, run on runnable singletrack with aid stations and fundraising for land and water conservation.

Trail races near Sedalia, Colorado on October 17, 2026 with 50 mile, 55k, 15 mile and 5 mile options through montane forests and red rock terrain. Limited field size, aid stations, drop bag access, camping by reservation, and specific pacer..

Trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park offering 5 miles or a two-lap 10 miles on single-track dirt. Registration includes park admission, a finisher meal and refreshments; 10 mile finishers receive a commemorative mug.

Methodist Mountain Ultra The Methodist Mountain Ultra (MMU) is a trail race set on the Methodist Mountain trail system near Salida, Colorado. It takes place at the northern end of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The event features two dista..

Trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, CO on Sun, Oct 25, 2026 offering 5 km, 15 km, a 5+15 Double, and a Kids 1 km. Mostly dirt single and double track with short steep hills and clearly marked routes.

MonsterDASH Louisville on Oct 25, 2026 offers a new half marathon plus 5k, 10k and a kids mile with costume contests, expo, and themed runner perks.

Experience 13.1 miles of singletrack trails and hills in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area. Enjoy custom medals and a post race pancake breakfast while competing for cash prizes in various categories.

Trail races in Louisville, Colorado offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km courses on mostly dirt trails with views of the Flat Irons. The event includes aid stations, drop bag access, finish-line support and post-race festivities.

Trail running at Staunton State Park with 50k, 16 mile and 8 mile options, 250 runner capacity, and time limits. Courses use varied mountain terrain above 8,000 feet with stocked aid stations and on-site finish awards.

Trail marathon, half marathon, a 2 mile race and a kids 400 meter run take place in Salida CO on March 13 2027, on dirt roads and narrow single track at 7000 to 9000 feet, with limited entries and local charity support.

The Spirit Trail Run will take place in Buena Vista on Sunday 30 May 2027. You can run between 9 and 42 kilometers.