Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

Welcome to Colorado's premier trail running calendar for 2026-2027! Recognized as a trail runner's haven, Colorado seamlessly blends bustling urban settings with pristine mountain terrains. Whether you're a native, a newbie, or a visitor exploring the Centennial State's running trails, our calendar ensures you don't miss out on any event.

Denver, the renowned Mile High City, beckons runners with its urban-meets-nature charm. Iconic routes like the Cherry Creek Trail zigzag right through the city's pulse. Venturing south, Colorado Springs, dubbed the "Olympic City", boasts of trails skirting the monumental Garden of the Gods. Here, a run transcends the ordinary, offering an experience akin to striking gold.

For those seeking a quiet escape, Aurora presents peaceful reservoir paths, making urban detox achievable. If the allure of academic vibes mixed with nature captivates you, Fort Collins and its famous Horsetooth Reservoir trails won't disappoint. Meanwhile, Lakewood introduces runners to nature's canvas with the Red Rocks painting every run. And let's not forget Boulder, offering a diverse range of trails set against the stunning backdrop of the Flatirons.

Experience a scenic 13.8 mile singletrack loop through the stunning North Fruita Desert. Enjoy flowy trails and desert mesa views as part of a vibrant outdoor adventure festival weekend in Colorado.

Experience the natural beauty of Mueller State Park with various trail distances from a 10k to 12 hour timed ultra events. Choose between traditional distance loops or a unique randomized format determined by colorful draws.

Ram Party Trail Runs on May 16, 2026 offers multiple trail distances around Rampart Reservoir with high-elevation terrain and views of Pikes Peak. Options include a point to point 60K and an out and back 50K plus shorter races.

Run the Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra in Fellin Park, completing a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the field. Enjoy riverside trails, mountain views near 7,700 feet and shared aid.

A roughly 14 mile loop around Vallecito Reservoir in Bayfield, Colorado, combining paved road, dirt road and singletrack with about 1,000 ft of climbing. The event features four aid stations, a cupless policy and a post-race meal with live..

Trail races in Eagle, Colorado on May 16, 2026 offering a **14K** and **6K** on mostly single-track with notable elevation gain, finish-line food, aid stations with Skratch hydration, and awards plus an afterparty at Capitol Public House.

Challengers tackle a 6 mile climb gaining 2000 feet of elevation to reach the South Rim of the Black Canyon. Choose between a timed run or a scenic walk ending with a mountain breakfast and park views.

Experience the beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley with a point-to-point trail race from Carbondale to Basalt. Choose between 10-mile and 28k distances featuring iconic single track trails and a festive finish at Rock Bottom Ranch.

Samson's Revenge is a trail race at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park offering 50k, 25k and 10k options. The course uses a roughly 10 km loop with a prominent Bible Point ascent and two aid stations.

The Farish Trail Race takes place on May 23, 2026 at the Farish Recreation Area in Woodland Park, Colorado. Participants can run a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a free kids' one-mile event. The first 200 finishers get a special hat.

Test your endurance at this Golden Colorado event following the classic backyard format with 4.17 mile laps every hour. Support the Sun Valley Kitchen and Community Center while pushing for your personal best distance.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the Spirit Trail Race in Buena Vista, Colorado, a scenic trail event with marathon, half marathon and 9k options. Start in town square, enjoy Paddlefest fun, and support local nonprofits.

An inaugural river trail run on Memorial Day in New Castle, Pyro's "Push It Up" RIVER Run offers 3.5K and 7.7K courses and includes post-race barbecue, raffle, and awards to honor Pyro and fallen heroes.

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.

A weekend running festival in Eaton, Colorado offering distances from 7K to 100 miles, relay teams and 36 hour options on a 2 mile groomed dirt loop, with on-site camping, glamping and amenities such as sauna, cold plunge and aid stations.

Experience a mountain trail ultramarathon through the scenic Buffalo Creek Recreation Area in Colorado. Choose between a 50 mile or 50K course featuring nearly 100 percent singletrack trails and stunning granite rock formations.

A last-person-standing ultra on Durango's Spurline trails. Run a 4.17-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. All proceeds support local trail building and maintenance.

A 20K run clockwise around Turquoise Lake near Leadville, CO, mixing 6.5 miles of hilly paved road with 5.5 miles of single track trail, with proceeds supporting Leadville youth athletics and a nominal day use parking fee.

A 10K trail race through Elk Meadow Open Space Park following Pioneer Trail clockwise around the meadow, with downhill sections along Highway 74 and wooded singletrack at the mountain base. The race is cup free and has no aid stations.

A 5K trail run at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery with a cross country style route through subalpine forest around Evergreen Lakes and lower Rock Creek. Adults $15; youth 17 and under free.