Denver
Trail Running Calendar near Denver 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Denver for 2026-2027! We've gathered 33 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A trail 5K and walk at Common Ground in Stanley NC supporting a $2,000 scholarship for an East Gaston High School senior.
October 2026
A community 5K trail run/walk at Rescue Squad Park on October 9, 2026 with timed divisions for grades 4–12 and adults; registration closes Oct 2.
Last Man Standing race in Kings Mountain NC with repeated 3.1 mile loops and shifting time limits that cycle 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 minutes until one runner finishes.
A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.
A 100 miles ultra trail in Hickory, NC for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10 on a 4 mile loop with over 17,230 feet of elevation, mostly on trails.
A timed 5K run/walk in Lincolnton along the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail that benefits United Way of Lincoln County and links to the Apple Festival.
A fall trail event at Warlick Family YMCA with a 5K and a 1 mile Fun Run plus a family party zone of games, bounce houses, music, and a mascot race.
Trail half marathon and 5K at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte on singletrack with over 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
November 2026
Night trail running at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte with 5K, 10K and half marathon options; headlamps required and hydration-only aid stations on course.
Random-distance trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte with a six hour option and 2.25 mile laps.
December 2026
December 12, 2026 in Kings Mountain NC: a multi-distance trail event at Crowders Mountain with up to 100 miles, marked aid stations, and substantial elevation gain.
A mixed-terrain run at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte featuring a 5K, a 1 mile and a kids 1 mile through the facility’s man-made channels.
January 2027
Road-to-trail races at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon with on-trail hydration stations and age-group awards.
A six hour trail race in Concord NC on a 6.2 mile singletrack loop with stocked aid and finisher awards; five laps equal about 31 miles.
Trail races of 5K and 10K in Charlotte with a postrace plunge into the Deep Water Solo pool, plus packet pick up, registration tiers, and age group awards.