Trail Running calendar near Wheat Ridge 2026-2027

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 a high altitude outdoor festival in the highest incorporated town in North America featuring trail running mountain biking and duathlon. Enjoy a weekend of racing and meadow camping surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks.

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.

On June 27, 2026 in Leadville, Colorado two trail races run to Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. The marathon is 26.4 miles and the Heavy Half is 15.46 miles, with multiple on-course aid stations and a Leadville Trail 100 qualifying allocation.

An overnight endurance event in Highlands Ranch, Colorado offering solo and team relay options on a 10.3 miles dirt loop beneath a full moon. Two aid stations, drop bags, medical support and a headlamp requirement are provided.

A lap-based backyard ultra around Lake Estes in Estes Park, Colorado. Each lap is 4.252 miles on a paved bike trail with 150 feet of gain, repeated hourly until one runner remains; aid, a custom hat, and athlete village space are provided.

Experience a half marathon in the mountains of Nederland Colorado. This event features a significant elevation gain of 4226 feet with the summit always in view.

A 10K trail race at Alderfer Ranch that loops through Elk Meadow Open Space Park via Pioneer Trail, with a downhill along Highway 74 and a wooded section by the mountain. Registration is not yet available and the race is cup free with no ai..

Kick off Independence Day with a 5k run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado. The scenic route travels along the Fraser River Trail and finishes at the Rendezvous Event Center for a post-race party.

A July 4 5 kilometer run or walk in downtown Leadville, with downtown bib pickup and an Independence Day parade afterward. Adult entry is $25 and youth 17 and under may enter for free, with proceeds supporting local youth athletics.

A mountain trail race on July 5, 2026 in Vail, Colorado covering 12.2 km with about 2,128 feet of climb, starting at Vail’s Mountain Haus and finishing at Mid-Vail. Aid stations, race shirts, awards and postrace refreshments are provided.

Experience high altitude trail running through historic Colorado ghost towns and mines at over 10000 feet. Choose from distances ranging from 10 miles to 100 miles in the scenic South Park Valley.

A high altitude out and back through Leadville's historic mining district, the Silver Rush 50 Run covers about 50 miles with substantial elevation gain and a 14 hour cutoff. The weekend also includes a 15 mile race, a juniors 5K, and LT100..

Experience the STRS Horseshoe Gulch Grind in Breckenridge with short and long course options. This trail event offers categories for adults and youth starting from the Blair Witch Trailhead.

Mountain trail races on Vail Mountain at 10,000 feet with rerouted 10K and 5K courses, gondola access to the start, aid stations and finish food, age-group awards, t-shirts and a post-race raffle.

An endurance event on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park that runs from sunrise to sunset. Participants repeat a 1 km out and back loop, collect poker chips at each turnaround, and earn milestone pins and awards.

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.

Experience the mountain trails of Colorado Springs at the Pikes Peak Ultra. Choose from four race distances that take you through high elevation terrain including Cheyenne Canon and the summit of Mt. Rosa.

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.