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Castle Rock Trail Festival

Name: Castle Rock Trail Festival
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Castle Rock

Castle Rock, United States • 4 Oct 2025

The Castle Rock Trail Festival, held in Castle Rock, Colorado, offers a variety of trail running events on the scenic ridgeline trails of Philip S. Miller Park and Ridgeline Open Space. Distances include a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and an ultra-distance 50K, catering to runners of all levels.

Families can enjoy the liveBIG Family Adventure Run, featuring a fun obstacle course for children ages 5 to 12. Participants receive event T-shirts, finisher medals, and access to professional chip timing and post-race refreshments. The festival emphasizes community involvement, outdoor adventure, and supports the Town’s Therapeutic Recreation Program through the family run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Castle Rock

Race information

Website

50 km

Ridgeline 50k

13 mi

Ridgeline Trail Half Marathon

10 km

Ridgeline 10k

5 km

Philip S. Miller 5k

Livebig Family Adventure Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Fri - Sat Jul 11-12

Chase the Moon

Highlands Ranch - 13 mi from Castle Rock

Backyard Ultra

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Elevation Run

Conifer - 26 mi from Castle Rock

2 mi

5 mi

10 mi

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Staunton Rocks

Pine Junction Area - 28 mi from Castle Rock

13 mi

26 mi

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Rock Hawk

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HRCA Wildcat Mountain Trail Race

Littleton - 18 mi from Castle Rock

0 km

10 km

10 mi

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Pony Express Trail Run

Woodland Park - 28 mi from Castle Rock

8 mi

16 mi

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