Buena Vista
Trail Running Calendar near Buena Vista 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Buena Vista for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A traditional pack-burro race in Leadville, Colorado at over 10,000 feet where each team is one runner and one burro carrying mining tools. The long course is about 21 miles and a shorter 6 to 8 mile course is planned.
A 10K out and back on the first and last 3.1 miles of the LT100 Run in Leadville, featuring high altitude terrain and one aid station at the turnaround.
A 100 mile out-and-back ultramarathon in Leadville with over 15,000 feet of ascent, high alpine passes, 11 aid stations, a lottery entry and belt buckle finish traditions.
September 2026
Trail Sisters Women's Half Marathon and 10K in Buena Vista, Colorado, feature trail courses through sagebrush and ponderosa pines with views of the Collegiate Peaks, and offer both group and solo participation options.
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.
A high alpine 50k in Nathrop, Colorado, featuring Colorado Trail singletrack, about 7,000 ft of climb and panoramic Sawatch Range views.
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.
October 2026
Methodist Mountain Ultra
The Methodist Mountain Ultra (MMU) is a trail race set on the Methodist Mountain trail system near Salida, Colorado. It takes place at the northern end of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The event features two distances: a 30..
November 2026
Celebrate the holiday with a scenic run in Buena Vista. Choose between a standard 5K race or a free 1 mile family fun run suited for all participants in Colorado.
March 2027
May 2027
A trail race in Buena Vista on May 30, 2027 offering marathon, half-marathon and 9k distances at the South Main Town Square. The event coincides with CKS Paddlefest and donates to several local nonprofit organizations.
July 2027
Three day stage race offering Half Pint and Full Pint options July 26 to 28 2027 across three stages with published race guide and support services.