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 Crazy Legs Trail Run will take place in Loveland on Sunday 7 June 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Summits Trail Runs, held at Granby Ranch Resort in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience with distances from 6 miles to ultra distances including a 50k and a 12-hour Elevation Challenge. The courses feature rugged alpine terrain, single-track trails,..

The John Cappis is a challenging endurance peakbagging event held near Silverton, Colorado, featuring a roughly 50k course with about 19,000 feet of elevation gain. Participants summit multiple peaks in the rugged San Juan Mountains, navigating an unmarked, mostly off-trail route with elevations ran..

The Timberview Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Lory State Park in Bellvue, Colorado. Celebrating its seventh year in 2026, the race offers three distances: 5K, 5 mile, and 10 mile, catering to all levels from beginners to experienced trail runners. The scenic course features trail..

July 2026

The Silverheels Trail Runs, hosted by the Human Potential Running Series, take place at the Como Roundhouse in Como, Colorado, at an average elevation above 10,000 feet. This scenic event offers multiple race distances including 10-Mile, 19-Mile, 60k, 50-Mile, 100k, and 100-Mile options. The course..

The Summit 200 is a challenging 200-mile ultramarathon held in Frisco, Colorado, featuring a single loop through Summit County's stunning mountain terrain. The course includes scenic hiking trails, forest roads, and some pavement, with elevations ranging from 9,000 to nearly 13,000 feet and a total..