Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2025-2026

Welcome to Colorado's premier trail running calendar for 2025-2026! 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.

The Imogene Pass Run will take place in Telluride on Saturday 6 September 2025.

The HRCA Wildcat Mountain Trail Races take place in Littleton, Colorado, starting at the Douglas County East/West trailhead near Rocky Heights Middle School. The event features 10K and 10-mile trail races along the scenic HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area Wildcat Mountain trail system, offering 100%..

The Black Squirrel Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail race held in Lory State Park near Fort Collins, Colorado. Featuring approximately 2,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, the course offers a scenic perimeter tour of the park with stunning views of Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins,..

The Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, is a challenging mountain trail race held on September 6, 2025. Covering approximately 9.4 miles with 2,411 feet of vertical gain, the course starts at 10,780 feet at Mountain Goat Plaza and ascends through scenic trails including the A-Basin summer roa..

Devil on the Divide is a challenging trail running event held in Empire, Colorado, featuring 50K and 22K point-to-point courses. Set against the stunning backdrop of Clear Creek County and the Continental Divide, the race offers breathtaking views and high-altitude terrain, with the 50K course reach..

The Breckenridge Oktoberfest 5K is a festive trail run held in historic downtown Breckenridge, Colorado, as part of the larger Oktoberfest celebration. This 5-kilometer race takes runners through scenic Town of Breckenridge Trails, showcasing beautiful fall foliage and mountain views, including chan..

Run Rabbit Run is a challenging ultra-running event held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, featuring 50-mile and 100-mile races through the scenic Routt National Forest. The 50-mile course starts at the Steamboat Springs ski area (6,900 ft elevation), ascending to Mount Werner (10,568 ft), crossing th..

The Ned Ned Half Marathon is a long-standing trail running event held in Nederland, Colorado, a picturesque mountain town at 8,236 feet elevation. Celebrating over 43 years, the race features a challenging 13.3-mile half marathon with 1,408 feet of elevation gain, traversing dirt roads and single-tr..

The Snow Mountain Ranch Trail Running Festival in Granby, Colorado, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience with race distances of 50K, 33K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Set at the YMCA of the Rockies, the courses feature 100% dirt trails winding through rolling hills, golden aspen g..

The Ouray 50 Mile Endurance Run, held in Ouray, Colorado, is a challenging mountain ultramarathon featuring 50 miles of highly technical trails with an elevation gain of 23,582 feet. Set nearly two miles above sea level, the course offers stunning mountain scenery and is known for being tougher than..

Blisters & Brews is a 5k fundraiser race held in Telluride, designed for attendees of the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival to enjoy a morning of exercise before the festivities begin. The event supports the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program and features a scenic route that includes views of Bridal V..

The Pony Express Trail Run will take place in Woodland Park on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run between 8 and 16 miles.

The Ouray Mountain Trail Run is a challenging 13-mile race held in the scenic mountains of Ouray, Colorado, starting and finishing at Fellin Park. This event offers runners stunning views and a rewarding mountain trail experience. It serves as a fundraiser for the Ouray School, supporting educationa..

The Mountain Marmot Trail Run, presented by Durango Running Company, is a challenging 12-mile trail race held at Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado. The course features a steady climb of about 1,800 feet from the base to the top of Lift 8, followed by a downhill return, offering stunning views of..

The Pikes Peak Marathon, held annually in Manitou Springs, Colorado, is a challenging 26.2-mile race featuring an elevation gain and loss of 7,834 feet. Participants run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back, making it a unique and demanding mountain marathon known as "America's..

The Red Feather Trail Jamboree is a three-day trail running event held at Ben Delatour Scout Ranch in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. Scheduled for September 26-28, 2025, it offers three race distances: a 50-mile ultra with 8,500 feet of elevation gain, a 50K with 4,200 feet gain, and a half marathon f..

The 24 Hours of Palmer Lake is an endurance running event held in Palmer Lake, Colorado, featuring a 24-hour race on a scenic 0.82-mile loop course atop the Palmer Divide at 7,240 feet elevation. Surrounded by mountains, the race offers a community-driven atmosphere focused on pushing mental and phy..

The WILD Wahatoya Runs, held in La Veta, Colorado, offers a scenic and historic trail running experience in the Cuchara Valley near the Spanish Peaks. Named after the Wahatoya mountains, meaning “Breasts of the Earth,” the event features a 50K, a challenging half marathon, and an 8-mile race. The 50..

The Deep Creek Trail Half Marathon is a scenic 13-mile trail race held near Telluride, Colorado. Starting at the Telluride Airport on Last Dollar Road, runners descend to Deep Creek Corral before entering singletrack trails through aspen-filled woods along Deep Creek. The course offers a mostly sing..

The Golden Leaf Half Marathon is a scenic running event held annually in late September, starting at Fanny Hill in Snowmass and finishing at Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen, Colorado. The course follows the Government Trail, winding through beautiful Aspen groves, offering runners a picturesque a..