Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

Experience the peaks of Colorado through a series of four half marathons and a 25 km trail race. Run through iconic locations like Estes Park and Nederland while supporting local youth programs.

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.

Experience a high altitude outdoor festival in the highest incorporated town in North America featuring trail running mountain biking and duathlon. Enjoy a weekend of racing and meadow camping surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks.

A mostly off-trail mountain traverse near Silverton, CO—about 50 km with 19,000 ft ascent, unmarked navigation, limited support, and entry limited to qualified Sky Pilots members with a 19-hour cutoff.

Experience the beauty of Lory State Park at this USATF sanctioned trail race featuring 5K, 5 mile, and 10 mile distances. Enjoy scenic foothill views, plant-based post-race pancakes, and unique wooden medals.

On June 27, 2026 in Leadville, Colorado two trail races run to Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. The marathon is 26.4 miles and the Heavy Half is 15.46 miles, with multiple on-course aid stations and a Leadville Trail 100 qualifying allocation.

An overnight endurance event in Highlands Ranch, Colorado offering solo and team relay options on a 10.3 miles dirt loop beneath a full moon. Two aid stations, drop bags, medical support and a headlamp requirement are provided.

A lap-based backyard ultra around Lake Estes in Estes Park, Colorado. Each lap is 4.252 miles on a paved bike trail with 150 feet of gain, repeated hourly until one runner remains; aid, a custom hat, and athlete village space are provided.

SBT TRL in Steamboat Springs offers trail races at Howelsen Hill as part of the SBT GRVL weekend. Participants can choose a 5 km or 10 km distance with registration open from February 10 to June 27, 2026.

Experience a half marathon in the mountains of Nederland Colorado. This event features a significant elevation gain of 4226 feet with the summit always in view.

A three race trail series at Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It offers 5K, 10K, and a half marathon with specified elevation gains, limited aid station support, and defined registration windows.

A 10K trail race at Alderfer Ranch that loops through Elk Meadow Open Space Park via Pioneer Trail, with a downhill along Highway 74 and a wooded section by the mountain. Registration is not yet available and the race is cup free with no ai..

Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 5k along Pueblo's Arkansas River Trail. This family-friendly event features costume prizes, finisher medals, and post-race activities. Proceeds support the local running community and charitable cau..

A 5K run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado following the Fraser River Trail from Gondola Plaza to the Rendezvous Event Center, with an after party featuring refreshments, awards and prize giveaways.

A July 4 5 kilometer run or walk in downtown Leadville, with downtown bib pickup and an Independence Day parade afterward. Adult entry is $25 and youth 17 and under may enter for free, with proceeds supporting local youth athletics.

An annual uphill foot race from the Telluride gondola base to San Sophia ridge that raises funds for the Good Neighbor Fund. The 0.8 mile course gains 1,810 feet and includes age and gender categories with awards and a podium breakfast.

Experience a mountain run to the summit of an 10,839 foot former volcano. This 8 mile out and back course features 2200 feet of climbing and panoramic views from a historic fire lookout tower.

A mountain trail race on July 5, 2026 in Vail, Colorado covering 12.2 km with about 2,128 feet of climb, starting at Vail’s Mountain Haus and finishing at Mid-Vail. Aid stations, race shirts, awards and postrace refreshments are provided.

Experience high altitude trail running through historic Colorado ghost towns and mines at over 10000 feet. Choose from distances ranging from 10 miles to 100 miles in the scenic South Park Valley.

The Hardrock 100 is a 100 mile loop trail run around Silverton, Colorado, covering 66,394 feet of elevation change with an average elevation above 11,000 feet. The route uses 4WD roads, dirt trails and cross country sections in the San Juan..