Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

Experience desert style single track and forest roads with views of the Collegiate Peaks in Buena Vista. Choose between 50k or 30k distances as part of the multi sport 14er Fest.

Tough Mudder Colorado on September 26, 2026 at Fort Carson offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses with named obstacles and finisher items, plus spectator passes and group or volunteer options.

A 24 hour loop race on the Palmer Divide near Palmer Lake, Colorado. Runners repeat a 0.82 mile loop at 7,240 feet to compete for distance, awards and 100 mile buckles while supporting local parks.

A two-day trail and bike event in Estes Park featuring 31-mile bike and run options, a 15-mile heavy half, and a 62-mile duathlon, with rugged trails, significant climbs, and aid stations supporting competitors.

A high altitude trail half marathon near Telluride on September 26, 2026, covering about 13 miles of mostly singletrack through aspen woods, finishing in town with stocked aid stations and required alpine gear.

Trail runs in La Veta and Cuchara, Colorado on September 26, 2026, offering 50K, Heavy Half Marathon and an 8ish mile route through San Isabel National Forest with aid stations and a finish festival at the Cuchara Yacht Club.

A scenic half marathon from Fanny Hill in Snowmass along the Government Trail through Aspen groves to Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen, presented by ACG and hosted by the Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen each late September.

A point to point trail race from Vail to Minturn with 26K and 14K courses across Vail Mountain. Both routes feature alpine singletrack, scenic views of Mt. Holy Cross, staffed aid stations and a post race lunch voucher.

A *5K* trail run on Town of Breckenridge Trails that finishes at Blue River Plaza on Main Street during Breckenridge Oktoberfest. Field limited to 300 runners; first 250 registrants receive a long-sleeve technical tee and 21+ entrants get a..

A cross-country meet at Reservoir Hill in Pagosa Springs with middle school 3K and high school 5K races on hilly forest roads and single-track trails. Ribbons go to the top 10 and team awards for top high school teams.

A 12 Mile uphill trail race at Purgatory Resort in Durango, Colorado on September 26, 2026. The single track course climbs from the base to the summit and concludes with a post race celebration including food and beer.

OUTLAST Colorado Springs is a 6 hour trail challenge with a 5K lap every hour for six rounds. Patches and a medal are awarded for laps completed and finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top times.

A high alpine 50k near Nathrop Colorado that follows the Colorado Trail, reaches about 13,100 ft, and covers roughly 33 miles with 7,000 ft of ascent. The race is organized by Freestone Endurance on permitted public lands.

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.

The 4th annual Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race in Larkspur, Colorado offers 8 Mile and 3 Mile pack burro divisions. Teams must register a burro partner, follow animal welfare rules, and the field is limited to 75 participants.

A trail event in Hartman Rocks, Gunnison, Colorado featuring 50K, 28K, and 15K routes across slickrock, singletrack, and doubletrack with wide mountain views and event gear for participants.

A multi distance trail weekend at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood Colorado offering 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on mostly dirt singletrack with aid stations, drop bag support and on site medical.

Experience the scenic HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area with trail races for the whole family. Enjoy rolling hills and open views followed by a pancake breakfast and finisher medals for all participants in Littleton.

A Woodland Park trail event featuring 50k and 10k options on singletrack and forest roads with views of Pikes Peak, stocked aid stations, and crew access for the 50k.

A point to point trail marathon and 30K on October 3, 2026, from Crawford State Park to Paonia. The event raises funds for the Nature Connection Summer Camp Scholarship Fund and includes shuttle service and on site packet pickup.