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.

Six trail races across Summit County, Colorado, in summer 2026. Series registration includes long and short course options with adult, youth, and non binary categories and events at multiple Summit County trail heads.

A three-race summer trail series in Durango pairing professionally timed 5K to 10K trail races with local breweries and nonprofit partners. Each event includes post-race celebrations, awards, and a free beer for 21+ attendees.

A mountain trail event in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultras, with campground hub, on-site amenities, and 2026 as the final year at Snowmass.

A two-day team relay in Snowmass Village on June 5 to 6, 2026, featuring teams of four or eight covering 120 miles and 17,888 feet of gain, with camping, village amenities and alpine trail scenery.

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.

A looped trail ultrafestival in Mueller State Park on June 6 to 7 2026 offering 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 25k races on smooth single and double track. Aid stations are crew accessible and a night run takes place at sunset.

Aiden's Adventure 5K in Colorado Springs is the fifth annual memorial run with on-site and virtual 5K options plus a 1-mile kids dash. The event includes race shirts, medals, family activities, and donates proceeds to local charities.

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 looped 10k plus trail run at Devils Backbone Open Space in Loveland featuring marked singletrack, an aid station near mile three served twice, old school timing with a finish stick, and an awards gathering at Loveland Aleworks.

A mountain trail 10 km on Vail Mountain at nearly 9,000 feet with varied terrain, two on course aid stations and a cupless policy with a provided collapsible cup. Multiple age categories and a total prize purse of $12,200.

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 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.

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.

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