Trail Running calendar near Wheat Ridge 2026-2027

Test your endurance at high altitude with a range of obstacle course races from 5K to 50K held at the scenic Fort Carson Army Base near Pikes Peak.

Test your resilience on a scenic two mile dirt loop in Northern Colorado with distances ranging from 7k to 100 miles. Enjoy a festival atmosphere featuring glamping, saunas, cold plunges, and relay options for teams.

An ultramarathon near Denver offering 50 mile and 50K courses on soft singletrack through burned areas, ponderosa pine and granite rock formations. Part of the entry proceeds supports the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department.

A 20K loop around Turquoise Lake in Leadville, CO, running clockwise with hilly paved road then single-track trail. Proceeds support Leadville youth athletics; adult entry is $40 and youth 17 and under enter free.

A 5K trail run at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery on May 31, 2026, with a cross country style route through subalpine forest around Evergreen Lakes and lower Rock Creek. Proceeds support Leadville youth athletics and recreation.

Experience the Rocky Mountains at Granby Ranch Resort with distances ranging from 6 miles to a 14 hour elevation challenge. Runners navigate single track trails through aspen groves and alpine meadows with views of the mountain range.

Experience smooth single track trails and sweeping views of Pikes Peak at the Great Divide Ultra. Choose from distances ranging up to 100 miles on a scenic looped course through the meadows of Mueller State Park.

Aiden's Adventure 5k is a community run/walk honoring a young child's memory. The event features a flat dirt trail 5k, a kids' dash, and family-friendly activities like carnival games and a butterfly release. All proceeds support local char..

Run a flat and fast off road course at an animal sanctuary with views of the Rocky Mountains. Choose from multiple distances and timed events while supporting rescued farm animals in a festival atmosphere.

Experience a scenic loop course through the Devil’s Backbone Open Space in Loveland. This manual timed trail run features natural terrain and includes a commemorative hat for all participants.

Looped, dirt trail races around Barr Lake in Brighton CO offering distances from 5K to 50K with lake and front range views, aid stations, cupless policy, and volunteer opportunities.

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.

Prepare for the Race Across the Sky at this three day training camp in Leadville. Run key sections of the 100 mile course alongside veteran guides and attend educational panels on nutrition and biomechanics.

Trail races based at Rock Ledge Ranch in Garden of the Gods offering 100K, 50K, and 35K courses through North Cheyenne Cañon and Bear Creek Regional Park with substantial elevation and technical sections.

Experience up to three miles of messy fun at the Colorado National Speedway. Navigate obstacles by crawling wading and sliding through the mud with friends and family during this unique event in Dacono.

Celebrate the longest day of the year with a scenic trail run through Beaver Creek Resort. Enjoy blooming wildflowers and breathtaking mountain views across diverse single track and gravel courses.

Test your strength at this exclusive obstacle course event in Peyton featuring a three lap 3K race and a one mile kids run. Navigate rigs, rope climbs, and heavy carries in a small field of only fifty athletes.

Experience the peaks of Colorado through a series of four half marathons and a 25 km trail race. Run through iconic locations like Estes Park and Nederland while supporting local youth programs.

A community-focused trail festival in Gold Hill, Colorado, with 28K, 12K, 5K and Kids 1K races, a shuttle from Boulder, and proceeds supporting wildfire preparedness for the town.

Experience the beauty of Lory State Park at this USATF sanctioned trail race featuring 5K, 5 mile, and 10 mile distances. Enjoy scenic foothill views, plant-based post-race pancakes, and unique wooden medals.