Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

A technical mountain race above Telluride, Colorado, with five route options across mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra. Courses climb to elevations above 13,000 ft and focus on the high-elevation trail experience.

A trail running event on August 22, 2026, offering a 13.3-mile half marathon with substantial elevation and a mostly downhill 5.6K. The race uses Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch, and Beaver Creek trail networks and includes aid stations for the h..

A half marathon trail race in Evergreen, CO that reaches the summit of Bergen Peak. Organized by the local parks district, the event includes vendor tents, refreshments, a cup-free policy and course marshals.

A cross country meet at Spring Canyon Park in Fort Collins on August 22, 2026, featuring seven races including high school 5k, a community 5k on the same course, and middle school 1.5 mile races. Proceeds support Rocky Mountain High School..

A four-date midweek trail series at Lory State Park with races from 5k to 12k; the August 25 Eltuck Valley 12k is a mostly flat 12 km course with post-race pizza and beverages.

Rock Hawk in Castle Rock, Colorado runs on the Miller Park and Ridgeline trails with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options. The event features cup-free aid stations, drop bags, chip timing and live split tracking.

Trail races held from the Torian Plum Lawn in Steamboat Springs offering 50k, 16 mile and 5 mile options across high alpine terrain with cupless aid stations, limited crew access, and awards including finisher mugs and age group prizes.

A community trail event at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on 08/29/2026 with a 5K run, a family 5K walk that allows leashed dogs, and a kids 1 mile plus demonstrations, vendors, and a pancake breakfast.

Run Like the Wind in Allenspark on August 29, 2026 features a 5K race, a 2K run/walk and a dog jog option. Proceeds benefit The Old Gallery and participating dogs are entered in an amateur dog show.

A 50 mile mountain endurance run in Ouray Colorado on August 29, 2026 with about 23,582 feet of climbing. The event requires eight hours of volunteer service or a $100 opt out donation and uses live SPOT tracking.

A 5k trail run starting at 11,000 feet at Copper Mountain on August 29, 2026, presented by Mammut. The run takes place during the Union Peak Festival, which includes live music and festival activities afterward.

Multi-day ultrarunning event in Loveland, Colorado on a 2 mile loop with time-based options up to 100 hours and distance races to 200 miles. Continuous aid, chip timing, and camping are available.

A 40-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen across the Elk Mountains with over 6,000 feet of climbing, five aid stations, mandatory backcountry gear and mandatory tracking; proceeds support Crested Butte Nordic.

The Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin on Sept 5, 2026 is a 9.4 miles mountain trail race with 2,211 ft of ascent on approved White River National Forest trails. The field is capped at 600 runners and includes a branded hat, bib and medal.

The The Sneffels Round will take place in Ouray on Saturday 5 September 2026.

A mountain trail race in Creede, Colorado offering 2 mile, 12 mile, 22 mile and 50K routes through Willow Creek, historic mine sites and over the Continental Divide. The event is scheduled for September 5, 2026.

Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.

A load bearing endurance event at Staunton State Park on September 5, 2026. Routes range from 6.5 to 21.5 miles with loads from 10 to 40 lb and proceeds benefit the Special Forces Foundation.

Experience a high altitude trail run starting at 10,000 feet on Rabbit Ears Pass. Runners navigate a mix of forest roads and single track trails with 1,200 feet of elevation change through scenic Colorado terrain.

A multi-distance running event in Longmont, CO on September 11-12, 2026, held on a 1.05-mile loop. Events range from a 100-mile race with a 30-hour cutoff to shorter runs, with aid stations, timing, and finish awards.