Barr Lake Trail Race

Brighton, United States • 14 Jun 2025

The Barr Lake Trail Race, held annually in Brighton, Colorado, offers a scenic and fast trail running experience around Barr Lake State Park. Celebrating its sixth year, the event features multiple distances: 50K, 30K, half marathon, 15K, and 5K, all on flat, dirt terrain with minimal elevation gain (under 100 feet per loop). The looped courses provide uninterrupted views of Barr Lake and the Colorado front range, starting and finishing at the Nature Center. The race is ideal for runners seeking personal records or a welcoming trail run, supported by aid stations and a cupless, environmentally friendly approach. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
460 m+
50k
30 km
460 m+
30k
13 mi
187 m+
Half Marathon
15 km
190 m+
15k
5 km
40 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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