Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

Mountain ultramarathons in Colorado’s Wet Mountains that move from mossy fir forests and alpine meadows to dry pinyon and sagebrush terrain, with limited fields and large elevation change.

A multi distance off road running festival at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary near Erie, Colorado. Events include 5k, 10k, 50k, 50 mile and multiple timed runs while supporting the sanctuary.

A final edition trail race at Devil's Backbone Open Space in Loveland, Colorado featuring a looped 10k+ course, a staffed water stop near 3 miles, flour-arrow markings, informal stick-based placings, and an awards gathering at Loveland Alew..

A mountain trail *10K* on Vail Mountain at nearly 9,000 feet with varied terrain, two cupless aid stations and a mass-start format. The race includes multiple age categories from 12+ and a $12,200 prize purse.

A looped trail race at Barr Lake State Park near Brighton, Colorado, offering 5K through 50K distances on dirt trails with continuous lake and Front Range views. Courses feature low elevation gain per loop and varying aid station coverage.

A trail race on the single track trails of Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs offering 8 mile and 4 mile distances. Proceeds support the Knights of Columbus and awards and a prize raffle follow the race.

Races on June 14, 2026, through the sandstone formations of Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs. Options include a 10 Mile, two 10K races (road and trail) and a 2.9 mile Youth Classic; registration windows and fees vary.

A four-race running series in Winter Park, Colorado, from June 14 to August 22, 2026. Events range from a family 5K to half marathons and are scored by a points system with Open Men and Open Women categories.

A three day Leadville training camp that walks and runs major sections of the Leadville Trail 100 course, pairs guided day and night runs with recovery and nutrition support, and includes panels, Q&A sessions and a provided running kit.

A 50 mile high mountain trail run in Lake City, Colorado, held near the summer solstice. Live tracking is required and entrants must be 18 or older with prior trail ultra experience.

Trail races in Colorado Springs with 100K, 50K and 35K courses that start and finish at Rock Ledge Ranch in Garden of the Gods, featuring significant elevation gain, aid stations, and on course support.

Muddy Dash in Denver is a 5K mud run at Colorado National Speedway on June 20, 2026, featuring obstacles, mud pits no deeper than waist level, a pre-party with music, and an after-party with food and beer. Family friendly with standard and..

A trail run at Creekside Park on June 20, 2026 offering 10K and 5.2K courses as part of the Vail Trail Running Series; the race benefits the Vail Valley Charitable Fund and features aid stations, finish-line food, awards, and on-site maps.

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.

A one-day festival in Lyons on June 20, 2026 that combines gravel and road bike rallies, several trail runs, live music, camping and on-site pools. Featured formats include a 100K enduro, a 50K rally and a 5 mile run.

A summer and early fall series of four half marathons and a 25K across Colorado in 2026, with options to enter three, four, or all five events; races include Estes Park, Georgetown to Idaho Springs, Mt Sneffels, Ned Ned, and Lead King Loop.

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.

At 10,600 feet in Alma, Colorado, Race in the Clouds is a June 25 to 28 Dirt Fest featuring mountain biking, trail running, off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping, with USA Triathlon sanctioning and age group awards.

A rugged, mostly off-trail 50k around Silverton, CO, with about 19,000 ft of ascent and a roughly 19-hour cutoff. Entry is limited and restricted to club members with proven mountain navigation experience.

Trail races at Lory State Park on June 27, 2026 featuring 10 mile, 5 mile and 5K courses with treetop views of Horsetooth Reservoir and aid stations using biodegradable cups and dog water bowls.