Trail Running calendar near Westcliffe 2026-2027

Trail running at Farish Recreation Area on May 23, 2026, with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free 1 mile kids run. Top three men and women place in each adult race and the first 200 finishers receive a race hat.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista, Colorado, a scenic trail event with marathon, half marathon and 9k options. Start in town square, enjoy Paddlefest fun, and support local nonprofits.

The Colorado Springs Spartan Trifecta Weekend will take place in Fort Carson from Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

A looped trail ultrafestival in Mueller State Park on June 6 to 7 2026 offering 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 25k races on smooth single and double track. Aid stations are crew accessible and a night run takes place at sunset.

Aiden's Adventure 5K in Colorado Springs is the fifth annual memorial run with on-site and virtual 5K options plus a 1-mile kids dash. The event includes race shirts, medals, family activities, and donates proceeds to local charities.

Mountain ultramarathons in Colorado’s Wet Mountains that move from mossy fir forests and alpine meadows to dry pinyon and sagebrush terrain, with limited fields and large elevation change.

Races through Garden of the Gods Park include a 10 mile road, 10K road and 10K trail, all finishing at Rock Ledge Ranch. The routes pass towering sandstone formations, include aid stations, and end with on-site post-race food and music.

Trail races in Colorado Springs with 100K, 50K and 35K courses that start and finish at Rock Ledge Ranch in Garden of the Gods, featuring significant elevation gain, aid stations, and on course support.

A professional pack burro race in Cripple Creek during Donkey Derby Days, featuring a 6 mile urban course, chip timing, checkpoint support, animal welfare rules, on-site activities and monetary awards.

A 100 mile loop in Colorado’s Sawatch Range, the High Lonesome 100 covers about 23,300 feet of elevation gain and includes long sections on the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail with a 37 hour cutoff.

A two day festival in Centennial Park, Cañon City on July 17–18, 2026 featuring whitewater competitions and land based events. The program includes running and mountain bike races, raft rodeo, SUP activities, cardboard boat races and a ween..

A summer mountain trail race in Manitou Springs, Colorado, covering *12.6 miles* up Barr Trail to Barr Camp and back. The event is run under a Pike National Forest permit and is part of the Garden to Peak Challenge.

TransRockies Run is a three day stage race in Moab, Utah on July 19 to 21, 2026, offering two distance options called Half Pint and Full Pint along with a race guide and supporting event information.

Pikes Peak Ultra in Colorado Springs features 20K, 30K, 50K and 50 mile trail courses from Bear Creek Regional Park with substantial elevation change, cupless aid stations, and published maps and GPX files for each distance.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

Pat's Pony Express is a trail race at Rampart Reservoir in Colorado Springs offering 8 mile and 16 mile distances. Founded in 1977, it takes place the second Saturday of August and includes a member discount.

Experience the trails of Cheyenne Mountain State Park with three race distances ranging from a 5K walk to a 25K mountain challenge. This chip timed fundraiser supports park conservation through scenic and high elevation courses.

La Garita 200 is a new 200 mile mountain race in South Fork, Colorado, forming a large loop through the La Garita range and reaching nearly 13,000 feet. Entry is confirmed once the initial field of 25 to 30 runners is reached.

A women's trail running event in Buena Vista, Colorado offering a Half Marathon and a 10k on mountain trails with views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River. Organized by Trail Sisters to increase women’s participation in trail ru..

A 13.3 mile mountain race from Manitou Springs to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak, gaining about 7,800 feet on the historic Barr Trail. The 2026 Ascent uses wave placement based on estimated times and invites elite competitors.