Trail Races & Ultramarathons in Colorado

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 44 upcoming trail races and ultramarathons in Colorado from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is Rocky's Backyard Ultra on October 10 in Estes Park. Registration is open for 15. 2 advertise prize money.

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

The Pilgrimage1 aid

in 7 months

The Pilgrimage

Mack, CO
Registration openfrom $850
Louisville Trail Race7 aid

in 39 days

Louisville Trail Race

Louisville, CO501 ft gain
Half Marathon10K+1
Open until Nov 9from $55

Race calendar

October 2026

11 races
  1. Bobcat Trail Races

    Colorado Springs, CO3,591 ft gain
    50K25K+2
    Open until Oct 12from $55
  2. Chili Chase

    Durango, CO
    6.75 mi
    Open until Oct 17from $45

November 2026

11 races

December 2026

3 races

January 2027

1 race

February 2027

1 race

April 2027

3 races

May 2027

6 races

July 2027

3 races

August 2027

3 races

September 2027

2 races

Quick answers

What is the next trail race or ultramarathon in Colorado?

Rocky's Backyard Ultra, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Estes Park. Distances: Backyard Ultra.

How many trail races and ultramarathons in Colorado have open registration?

15 of the 44 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Suffer Better 10th Annual Fall Trail Runs, Blue Sky Trail Marathon & Half Marathon and Bobcat Trail Races.

Which trail races and ultramarathons in Colorado offer prize money?

2 races advertise prize money, including Rocky's Backyard Ultra ($1,000).

How many of the trail races in Colorado are ultramarathons?

30 of the 44 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 14 are shorter races.

What is the busiest month for trail races and ultramarathons in Colorado?

October 2026, with 11 of the 44. November 2026 follows with 11.

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