Douglas County
Trail Running Calendar near Douglas County 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Douglas County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 27 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
September 2026
A load bearing endurance event at Staunton State Park on September 5, 2026. Routes range from 6.5 to 21.5 miles with loads from 10 to 40 lb and proceeds benefit the Special Forces Foundation.
A free supported training run in Castle Rock with 16-mile and 10-mile route options, community support, sponsors, and on-site vendors.
A 13.32 mile ascent from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak with about 7,867 ft of elevation gain on September 19, 2026.
Experience a 26.2 mile mountain run from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back. This historic event features over 7800 feet of elevation gain and a 10 hour time limit.
A 24-hour loop endurance race at Palmer Lake, CO on a 0.82 mile course at 7,240 feet with awards and buckle guarantees for early 100-mile finishers.
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.
October 2026
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.
Castle Rock trail festival with a family adventure run and races from 5K to 50K on Philip S. Miller Park and Ridgeline Open Space.
OUTLAST Denver is a six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, earn patches or a medal for laps, and can place on a national leaderboard.
Indian Creek Trail Runs in Sedalia, Colorado on October 17, 2026 offers multiple trail and ultra distances through montane forests, aspen groves, red rock formations and prairie vistas with city views from several viewpoints.
A weekend event in Elbert CO with bike races for women and girls, a family run around the camp, and on-site camping.
November 2026
Experience 13.1 miles of singletrack trails and hills in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area. Enjoy custom medals and a post race pancake breakfast while competing for cash prizes in various categories.
A six hour timed loop race at Sandstone Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado with 8 mile loops, aid every four miles, and medals for 32 and 40 mile efforts.
December 2026