Trail Running calendar near West Colorado Springs 2026-2027

A 13.32 mile ascent from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak with about 7,867 ft of elevation gain on September 19, 2026.

Multi distance road and trail races around Beulah, Colorado, including a half marathon through Pueblo Mountain Park. Registration is temporarily closed due to the Aspen Acres Fire.

Experience a 26.2 mile mountain run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back. This historic event features over 7800 feet of elevation gain and a 10 hour time limit.

A day of youth and adult cross country races in Aurora, Colorado on September 20, 2026, featuring grass courses with small undulations, a creek crossing, and bale jumps; distances run from 2k youth races up to a 5k open race.

A multi distance trail and ultramarathon festival on the Rainbow Trail near Westcliffe, Colorado on September 26 and 27, 2026, featuring races from 8 miles to 100 miles, aid stations, drop bags, camping, and defined crew and volunteer rules..

Experience desert style single track and forest roads with views of the Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista. Choose between 50k or 30k distances as part of the multi sport 14er Fest.

Tough Mudder Colorado takes place at Fort Carson on September 26, 2026. Runners can choose a 15K with 20+ obstacles or a 5K with 12+ obstacles, with spectator and group options available.

A community driven 24 hour endurance race on a *0.82 mile* loop atop the Palmer Divide in Palmer Lake, Colorado. Top distance finishers receive awards and the first ten runners to reach 100 miles receive onsite buckles.

A *5K* trail run on Town of Breckenridge Trails that finishes at Blue River Plaza on Main Street during Breckenridge Oktoberfest. Field limited to 300 runners; first 250 registrants receive a long-sleeve technical tee and 21+ entrants get a..

A six hour trail challenge of repeating a 5K loop each hour; finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and a place on the national leaderboard.

A high alpine 50k in Nathrop, Colorado, featuring Colorado Trail singletrack, about 7,000 ft of climb and panoramic Sawatch Range views.

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.

The 4th annual Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race in Larkspur, Colorado offers 8 Mile and 3 Mile pack burro divisions. Teams must register a burro partner, follow animal welfare rules, and the field is limited to 75 participants.

A weekend of looped trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park near Lakewood CO offering 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on mostly singletrack dirt.

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.

A Woodland Park trail event featuring 50k and 10k options on singletrack and forest roads with views of Pikes Peak, stocked aid stations, and crew access for the 50k.

Multiple race distances run near the Royal Gorge Bridge, including a 5K road run, an 8 mile trail race and a 13.1 mile half marathon, plus a free kids Dinosaur Dash and a virtual race option.

Trail races on Philip S. Miller Park ridgelines include a family adventure run plus 5K, 10K, half marathon and 50K with chip timing and aid stations.

OUTLAST Denver is a six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, earn patches or a medal for laps, and can place on a national leaderboard.

A four-race trail series across city parks with increasing distances, chip timing, and cumulative awards for runners who complete all four events.