Empire
Trail Running Calendar near Empire 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Empire for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
The Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin on Sept 5, 2026 is a 9.4 miles mountain trail race with 2,211 ft of ascent on approved White River National Forest trails. The field is capped at 600 runners and includes a branded hat, bib and medal.
Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.
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.
Breckenridge Oktoberfest runs Sept 25 to 27 2026 on Main Street with collectible steins, live music, stein hoisting, a Kid Zone and a Saturday Oktoberfest 5K.
October 2026
A multi-distance trail weekend at Bear Creek Lake Park offering 100K to 5K courses on mostly singletrack with aid stations, drop bags, pacer rules and live split tracking.
Run the Rocks at Red Rocks Park in Morrison, CO offers a 5k and a 1.3-mile family course, raising funds for lung disease education, advocacy and research in Colorado.
December 2026
June 2027
Trail races at Granby Ranch on June 12 2027 include a 14 hour Elevation Challenge plus distances from 6 miles to 50K, with a 250 runner capacity.
July 2027
A single 200 mile loop around Summit County, Colorado with about 40,000 ft of climb, high alpine sections, live GPS tracking and a 109 hour cutoff.
August 2027
Mountain point to point trail event in Winter Park, Colorado offering 50K, 21K, and 10K routes with alpine singletrack, aid stations, and finisher awards.