Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

A 12.2K uphill trail race in Vail, Colorado marking its 50th running, the Vail HillClimb gains 2,128 feet across dirt and gravel service roads to finish at Mid-Vail, with aid stations, race shirts, awards by age group and a post-race raffle..

A high altitude trail running event in Como and Grant, Colorado offering ultras and shorter trail distances across alpine meadows, single track and historic mining terrain, with aid stations, drop bag options, crew and pacer rules.

A 100-mile loop in the San Juan Mountains near Silverton Colorado featuring about 66,500 feet of total elevation change and alpine terrain. The event publishes runner and volunteer manuals and supports local organizations.

A trail event at the Crested Butte Nordic Center featuring a 15 km out and back run, a 25 km loop run, and a technical 25 km mountain bike race with alpine climbs and a Green Lake checkpoint.

A high-altitude out-and-back ultra in Leadville with about 8,000 feet of gain over 50 miles, multiple aid stations, and an LT100 Run qualifier; additional 15-mile and juniors 5K distances are offered.

The STRS Horseshoe Gulch Grind will take place in Breckenridge on Wednesday 15 July 2026.

A 100 mile mountain endurance race in Ouray, Colorado with about 41,862 feet of elevation gain and fourteen climbs. Entrants must complete eight hours of volunteer service or pay a $100 opt out; top finishers face postrace drug testing and..

A 100 mile loop through Colorado's Sawatch Range, the High Lonesome 100 covers about 23,300 feet of climb, includes 27 miles of the Continental Divide Trail and 35 miles of the Colorado Trail, and provides detailed maps and aid stations.

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 three day 120 miles trail running event near Buena Vista Colorado using charity bibs that require a minimum $2,000 fundraising commitment. Successful fundraisers receive a registration code and donations are final and distributed in Decem..

Mountain trail races in Silverton, Colorado on the historic Alpine Loop. Distances include a 50K, a marathon and an 8 mile out and back that pass ghost mining towns and reach California Pass near 12,926 feet.

A mountain trail event at Powderhorn Mountain Resort on July 18, 2026, with a *5K* climb gaining over 1,500 ft and a *15K* that repeats the ascent. Registration includes resort entry, a t-shirt, finisher item, post-race food, and a lift pas..

A trail race on Spring Creek near the gazebo in Steamboat Springs offering a 9.5 mile loop with steep early climbs and a 5K out and back. The long course has one aid station and is cupless.

Experience the mountain trails of Aspen Snowmass with three distinct race distances. Runners can choose between a 50K trek across four mountains a 25K trail run or a 10K course starting from the Elk Camp Gondola.

High-altitude trail races on Vail Mountain offering 10K and 5K courses that start near Gondola One, feature singletrack and gravel sections, on-course aid stations, post-race refreshments, and age-group awards.

Repeating 2 km out and back laps on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park. Participants collect a poker chip at each turnaround and the most chips wins during a sunup to sundown timeframe; 35 spots and a $100 entry fee.

A community trail event at JCC Ranch Camp on Saturday July 18 offering 5k and 10k trail options, sliding scale entry, on course water and clinic support, plus post-race tie dye and craft activities for finishers.

Experience a historic mountain run on Pikes Peak climbing to an altitude of 10,200 feet. This 12.6 mile trail race features a 3,630 foot vertical gain through the scenic landscapes of Manitou Springs.

A mountain road race in Silverton, Colorado on July 19, 2026 featuring a 12-mile summit route and an 11K out-and-back. The event includes jeep road climbs, a final scramble, aid stations, a cupless policy, and a six-hour time limit.

Alpine ultramarathons in State Forest State Park between the Never Summer and Medicine Bow ranges. Options include 100 km, 60 km or both, with high elevation terrain, staffed aid stations and limited cell service.