Trail Running calendar near Weld County 2025-2026

The Frederick Pack Burro Race is an annual 10K event held in Frederick, Colorado, celebrating the town's Miners Day heritage. The race follows a scenic course starting downtown at Fifth and Oak Streets, heading north along a trail through a tunnel to the Frederick Recreation Area, looping around Mil..

The Red Feather Trail Jamboree is a three‑day trail running weekend in the Red Feather Lakes region of Northern Colorado, starting on private land at the Ben Delatour Scout Camp. It offers three main distances—50 miles (about 8,500 ft of gain), 50K (about 4,200 ft), and a Half Marathon (about 1,700..

Estes Epic is a multi-event trail challenge held in Estes Park, Colorado. The weekend features a 50k bike race, a 50k trail run, a Heavy Half Marathon, and the all-in Epic Double (50k MTB and 50k Run). After a six-year break, the race returns with remote, rugged terrain, single-track trails, steep c..

Rocky’s Backyard Ultra is held at the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center in Estes Park, Colorado. Runners must complete 4.167 miles in under one hour each lap, with the field reduced to a single finisher as the race continues until no others remain. The course loops around the boundary of RMNP on..

The Bear Chase Race Endurance Festival unfolds at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, and offers six races: 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K (with a Baby Bear 10K variant). The mostly dirt, single-track course is described as fast by trail standards and not overly technical, wi..

Boulder XC Series Meet 1 is a family-friendly cross-country event held at Valmont City Park (South) in Boulder, Colorado (5110 Valmont Rd). The meet offers three distances: 1K for younger runners, 3K for those up to 16, and a 5K open race, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. It’s the f..

The Great Trailhead Foot Race takes place at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado, with 5- and 10-mile trail options. Runners tackle single-track and dirt trails in the shadow of Denver's skyline, with the 10-mile course as a double lap to the finish line party. Start and finish are at the Pel..

The Blue Sky Trail Marathon & Half takes place October 18 (Marathon) and October 19 (Half), 2025, in Fort Collins, Colorado. The races run on trails between Horsetooth Mountain Park and the Devil’s Backbone Open Space along the easternmost hogbacks of the Front Range. Elevation on course ranges..

Beware The Bear Trail Races take place at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood, Colorado. Organizers offer four options: a 5K, a 15K, a 5K+15K Double, and a Kids 1K. The mostly dirt courses feature single and double-track trails with short, steep climbs, rollers, and mixed terrain designed as a friendly..

Colorado 24 Hour Run takes place in Fort Collins, Colorado, at 4927 E. County Road 36. The event offers multiple distance options: 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour races, plus 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour relays.Runners complete laps on a one-mile dirt loop—the flat, scenic loop you’ll find in Colorado—..

The Colleen De Reuck XC Classic is a cross country running event held annually at Harlow Platts Community Park in Boulder, Colorado. Honoring renowned distance runner Colleen De Reuck, the race promotes health, fitness, and celebrates local Olympians, with 2025 honoring 2012 Olympic marathoner Yoshi..

The HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon is an annual 13.1-mile trail race held in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, featuring a scenic single-loop course through the Douglas County East/West trail and the Backcountry Wilderness Area. The race offers a challenging route on dirt, gravel, and singletrac..

The event takes place at May Farms in Byers, CO and has a combined runner capacity of 300. The course uses single and double track trails and farm roads with zero pavement. The route is mostly exposed with scattered cottonwood trees and is mostly flat with negligible elevation change. There is one..

Louisville Trail Race in Louisville, Colorado offers Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles) on mostly dirt trails through the Front Range backdrop near the Flat Irons. The mostly flat to gently rolling course features two notable climbs and panoramic views of the Front Range..

Thumbs Up Vertical Challenge takes place in Estes Park, Colorado, on December 6, 2025. The race uses the Thumb Open Space trail, a 2km out-and-back course with 540 feet of vertical gain per lap. The route is 100% single-track with switchbacks, steps and steep rocks, offering views of Longs Peak, Mou..

Run the Ranch is an annual trail running event held at the scenic Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. The race offers a variety of distances including 5K, 10K, and timed trail runs of 4, 6, and 12 hours, with options for solo runners and 4-person relay teams. Participants run on private r..

The Great Western Trail Race, held in Severance, Colorado, offers a variety of running events including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a Kids Fun Run. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, this race welcomes participants to enjoy spring racing in a scenic community park setting. The event features chip timin..

The Weld Your Mettle Running Festival, held in Eaton, Colorado, is a multi-day event featuring a variety of running challenges for all levels. Participants can choose from solo or relay races lasting 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, or 36 hours, including a 100-mile ultra with a 36-hour limit. Unique formats like t..

Crazy Legs 10k+ Trail Run is held at Devil’s Backbone Open Space in Loveland, Colorado, starting and finishing in the parking lot. The loop course runs through Hidden Valley, Hunter Loop, Laughing Horse Loop, and Wild Loop for roughly 10k+, with a low-key atmosphere. The route is flour-arrow marked..

Timberview Trail Run is held at Lory State Park in Bellvue, Colorado, just outside Fort Collins. The event offers three distances: 5K, 5 Mile, and 10 Mile (the 10M is a double loop of the 5M). Runners traverse scenic forest trails with views of Horsetooth Reservoir and the foothills; the 5K is begin..