Fort Carson
Trail Running Calendar near Fort Carson 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fort Carson for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
Tough Mudder Colorado at Fort Carson on September 26, 2026: 15K and 5K routes with 12 to 20+ obstacles, finisher medal, shirt, headband, and Mudder Village spectator pass.
A community driven 24 hour endurance event on September 26, 2026 in Palmer Lake, CO with a 0.82 mile loop at 7,240 ft, awards and buckle prizes.
A six hour trail challenge of repeating a 5K loop each hour; finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and a place on the national leaderboard.
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.
A four-race trail series in Colorado Springs with courses from 3.8 to 7.3 miles, chip timed and awarding gift-card prizes for overall and age-group finishers.
Trail races at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on marked single-track with city and Pikes Peak views.
Four fall trail races across Colorado Springs parks, chip timed, with a branded buff included and series awards for runners who complete all four events.
November 2026
Four fall trail races across Colorado Springs parks, chip timed, with a branded buff included and series awards for runners who complete all four events.
VO2Max 3K OCR in Colorado Springs on Nov 7, 2026 features an indoor/outdoor 3K course with 15 to 20 obstacles and finisher medals and t shirts.
Trail run and hike at Starsmore Visitor Center offering a chip timed 4 mile and an untimed 2.5 mile course, with proceeds benefiting Friends of Cheyenne Cañon.
Four fall trail races across Colorado Springs parks, chip timed, with a branded buff included and series awards for runners who complete all four events.
A winter trail event in Colorado Springs offering 50k, half marathon, and 10k courses that start at Bear Creek Regional Park. Trails include historic High Drive and Gold Camp Road with stocked aid stations and crew accessible points.
February 2027
A winter trail running weekend at Cheyenne Mountain State Park near Colorado Springs, featuring timed ultra formats and fixed distance races on multi loop courses with central aid at the loop start and finish.
April 2027
Rattler Trail Race in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs on April 17, 2027 offers 5K, 10K, 25K and a 50K two loop course on singletrack with sandstone bluffs, technical sections and views of the city and Pikes Peak.
May 2027
A road and trail running event in Garden of the Gods Park on May 1, 2027 offering 5K, 5 mile, and a 9.5 mile option with closed roads, multiple aid stations, and views of the park's iconic rock formations.
A women focused trail running event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park on May 8, 2027 offering distances from 4 mile to 50K across limestone, singletrack and ridgelines, with cupless aid stations and race packet pickup the day before.
Trail races at Mueller State Park from 10k to marathon plus two 12 hour timed events that use colored ball draws to set loop sequences. All courses are single and double track with no pavement and feature an aid station.
Obstacle course weekend at Fort Carson with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races on steep high elevation trails.