Trail Running calendar near Westcliffe 2026-2027

A high alpine 50k near Nathrop Colorado that follows the Colorado Trail, reaches about 13,100 ft, and covers roughly 33 miles with 7,000 ft of ascent. The race is organized by Freestone Endurance on permitted public lands.

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.

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.

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

Urban trail races at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on marked single track with aid stations, drop bags, and no pacers. Organized by Aravaipa Running on October 17, 2026.

A four-race trail series across local parks with increasing distances, chip timing, and series awards for runners who complete all four events. Entrants must be 15 or older and registration is online only.

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..

A scenic late October trail event in Cañon City with 10k, 35k, 50k and 35 mile options, single-loop routes along the Arkansas River, Tunnel Drive tunnels, high-elevation views and well stocked aid stations.

A four-race trail series across local parks with increasing distances, chip timing, and series awards for runners who complete all four events. Entrants must be 15 or older and registration is online only.

Trail races at Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center on November 8, 2026, with chip-timed 4-mile and untimed 2.5-mile courses on Columbine Trail; proceeds support Friends of Cheyenne Cañon and leashed pets are allowed on the trail.

A four-race trail series across local parks with increasing distances, chip timing, and series awards for runners who complete all four events. Entrants must be 15 or older and registration is online only.

A winter trail event in Colorado Springs offering 50k, half marathon, and 10k courses that start at Bear Creek Regional Park. Trails include historic High Drive and Gold Camp Road with stocked aid stations and crew accessible points.

A four-race trail series across local parks with increasing distances, chip timing, and series awards for runners who complete all four events. Entrants must be 15 or older and registration is online only.

Experience winter trail running at Cheyenne Mountain State Park with views of Pike's Peak. Choose from traditional race distances or unique timed events ranging from 6 to 15 hours across four scenic loops.

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.

Rattler Trail Race in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs on April 17, 2027 offers 5K, 10K, 25K and a 50K two loop course on singletrack with sandstone bluffs, technical sections and views of the city and Pikes Peak.

A road and trail running event in Garden of the Gods Park on May 1, 2027 offering 5K, 5 mile, and a 9.5 mile option with closed roads, multiple aid stations, and views of the park's iconic rock formations.

A women focused trail running event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park on May 8, 2027 offering distances from 4 mile to 50K across limestone, singletrack and ridgelines, with cupless aid stations and race packet pickup the day before.

Trail races at Mueller State Park from 10k to marathon plus two 12 hour timed events that use colored ball draws to set loop sequences. All courses are single and double track with no pavement and feature an aid station.