Trail Running calendar near Westcliffe 2025-2026

The Escape 5K Trail Run takes place at YMCA Camp Jackson in Rye, Colorado, offering participants a challenging 5K run or walk through rugged terrain with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The course features wild twists and turns, providing stunning views of Rye and an immersive experience in the S..

The Buena Vista Pack Burro Race will take place in Buena Vista on Sunday 10 August 2025. You can run between 7 and 13 miles.

The Cheyenne Mountain Run, held at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, offers three trail race distances: 5K, 10K, and a challenging 25K to the mountain summit. The 25K course features a 3,450-foot elevation gain, ascending via Talon, North Talon, and Dixon Trails to about 9,450 feet,..

The Rio Grande 100 is an ultramarathon held in South Fork, Colorado, starting and finishing along the Rio Grande River. The challenging 100-mile course traverses the La Garita Mountains, featuring diverse terrain from arid forests to alpine tundra, with runners crossing elevations above 12,000 feet..

The Pony Express Trail Run is a scenic trail race held at Rampart Reservoir near Woodland Park, Colorado, at elevations between 9,000 and 9,400 feet. Offering two distance options—8.5 miles and 16 miles—the course features rolling single-track dirt trails with rocky sections and exposed roots, inclu..

The Pikes Peak Marathon will take place in Manitou Springs on Sunday 21 September 2025. You can run 26 miles.

The West Line Winder is a scenic trail running event held in Buena Vista, Colorado, featuring two race distances: a 50K (30.6 miles) with 4,000 feet of ascent and a 30K (18.1 miles) with 2,080 feet of ascent. The courses traverse buttery singletrack trails, forest roads, and some paved sections, set..

The WILD Wahatoya Runs, held in La Veta, Colorado, offers three race distances: a 50K, a challenging half marathon, and an 8-mile run. Set in the scenic Cuchara Valley near the historic Spanish Peaks, the event celebrates the area's rich Native American heritage, with the mountains known as Wahatoya..

The Sangre de Cristo Trail Festival, held near Westcliffe, Colorado, offers a rugged and scenic ultramarathon experience on the Rainbow Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Participants can choose from distances including 8-Mile, 27k, 50k, 50-Mile, 100k, and 100-Mile, all running along the wilde..

The 24 Hours of Palmer Lake is an endurance running event held in Palmer Lake, Colorado, featuring a 24-hour race on a scenic 0.82-mile loop course atop the Palmer Divide at 7,240 feet elevation. Surrounded by mountains, the race offers a community-driven atmosphere focused on pushing mental and phy..

The Sawatch Ascent 50k is a challenging high-alpine trail race held in Nathrop, Colorado, showcasing the stunning Sawatch Range. Covering 33 miles with 7,000 feet of vertical gain, the course features a mix of 26 miles of singletrack, paved, and gravel roads, including 12 miles on the Colorado Trail..

The 14er Fest 14K is a unique trail race held in Buena Vista, Colorado, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Covering 8.7 miles with over 500 feet of elevation gain, the course offers stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks, Arkansas River, and Buena Vista town. Runners start in the vendor village, t..

The Rim to Rim Royal Gorge Races, held in Canon City, Colorado, offer a scenic and challenging running experience featuring three main events: a 5K road run, an 8-mile trail run, and a half marathon trail run. Each race includes the unique opportunity to cross the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge, the high..

The Above the Clouds Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Woodland Park, Colorado, known as the "City Above the Clouds." It features two race distances: a 50K ultra and a 10K. The course showcases stunning Colorado fall colors and offers fast, flowing singletrack trails around Rampart Rese..

The Bobcat Trail Race, held at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs, CO, offers a scenic urban trail running experience with distances of 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. Set against the backdrop of city views and the iconic Pikes Peak, the courses feature diverse terrain including technical single-tracks, rocky b..

The Bridge Burner Ultra is a scenic trail running event held in Canon City, Colorado, featuring distances of 35 miles, 50k, 35k, and 10k. The race follows a single-loop course along the Arkansas River, passing through historic granite tunnels on Tunnel Drive. Runners ascend to 7,109 feet, enjoying p..

The Canya Canon Trail Race will take place in Colorado Springs on Sunday 9 November 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The Colorado Cold Rush Ultra is a winter trail running event held in Colorado Springs, featuring 50K, half marathon, and 10K distances. The race courses showcase diverse terrains and stunning views, including historic High Drive and the tunnels from the Colorado gold rush era. The 50K starts at Bear..

Stories Trail Runs is an annual winter trail running event held at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Set against stunning views of Cheyenne Mountain and Pike’s Peak, the event offers a unique community atmosphere with a main aid station at the start/finish area. It features..

The 21st Annual Run Through Time Trail Marathon and Half Marathon takes place in Salida, Colorado, featuring challenging courses on dirt roads, jeep trails, and narrow, hilly single tracks with stunning views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley. Elevations range from 7,000 to 9,000 feet. The event inc..