Trail Running Calendar Colorado 2026-2027

A community driven 24 hour loop run in Palmer Lake, Colorado, on a 0.82 mile mountain course. Top three overall receive awards and the first ten runners to reach 100 miles earn onsite buckles.

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.

Three trail distances through La Veta and Cuchara, Colorado with mountain views, multiple aid stations, and a shared finish at the Cuchara Yacht Club featuring food, local beer, and live music.

A scenic half marathon presented by ACG that runs from Fanny Hill in Snowmass along the Government Trail through Aspen groves to Koch Lumber Park, held each late September with registration opening in April.

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 Mount Princeton in Nathrop, Colorado, featuring 7,000 ft of climbing and a 13,100 ft high point. The course follows Chalk Creek Canyon and the Colorado Trail through ponderosa and aspen forests to an alpine plateau.

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.

Trail races of 50K, 28K, and 15K through Hartman Rocks near Gunnison Colorado featuring slickrock, singletrack and wide mountain views. The event includes participant swag and partnerships supporting youth and womxn trail running.

A weekend trail running festival at Bear Creek Lake Park offering 100K, 50M, 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on mostly singletrack terrain with looped courses, aid stations, drop bags, and controlled crew and pacer rules.

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 in Colorado’s North Fork Valley that climbs to Inter-Ocean Pass and finishes in Paonia; proceeds fund Nature Connection summer camp scholarships.

An inaugural backyard ultra in Loma, Colorado on October 3, 2026, run as hourly 4.17-mile loops until one runner remains. Distance-specific buckles, finishers swag, and staged crew areas are provided.

Multiple race distances run near the Royal Gorge Bridge, including a 5K road run, an 8 mile trail race and a 13.1 mile half marathon, plus a free kids Dinosaur Dash and a virtual race option.

Trail races on Emerald Mountain near Howelsen Hill offering a 12k about 7.75 miles and a 4 mile option over aspen-lined singletrack. Awards and series prizes are presented at Olympian Hall after the race.