Trail Races & Routes in Colorado

Explore 200 trail running and hiking routes across Colorado. 4 organized races and 196 training routes covering distances from 1.0 mi to 105.6 mi. Elevation gains range from 24 ft to 31,608 ft. View detailed terrain intelligence for every route.

Key Takeaways

Total Routes
200
Races / Routes
4 / 196
Distance Range
1.0 mi - 105.6 mi
Elevation Range
24 ft - 31,608 ft
Most Popular Distance
Other (158)
Surface Type
98% Trail
Route NameLocationDistanceElevation GainTypeRace Date
Hardrock 100San Juan County, Colorado98.9 mi31,608 ftraceJul 10, 2026
Bolder Boulder 10KLoveland, Colorado6.2 mi471 ftrace
Pikes Peak MarathonEl Paso County, Colorado26.3 mi7,910 ftrace
Leadville Trail 100BLM - Royal Gorge Field Office, Colorado105.6 mi11,018 ftrace
Lickskillet Road Mile (CO)Boulder County, Colorado1.0 miroute
Manitou Incline (CO)El Paso County, Colorado1.1 mi2,052 ftroute
Cabin Canyon TrailGarden of the Gods Park, Colorado1.1 mi117 ftroute
The NoseLake County, Colorado1.3 mi763 ftroute
Emerald MountainLarimer County, Colorado1.6 mi984 ftroute
Mount Garfield SummitMesa County, Colorado1.7 mi1,902 ftroute
Mt Garfield (CO)Mesa County, Colorado1.7 mi1,902 ftroute
Green Mtn (Boulder, CO)Boulder County, Colorado2.1 mi2,291 ftroute
Second Flatiron Roundtrip via FreewayBoulder County, Colorado2.3 mi1,120 ftroute
First Flatiron (Boulder, CO)Boulder County, Colorado2.4 mi1,544 ftroute
Mt Sanitas (Boulder, CO)Boulder County, Colorado2.9 mi1,260 ftroute
The Slab (Flatirons, Boulder, CO)Boulder County, Colorado3.2 mi1,280 ftroute
Base To ThunderheadRoutt County, Colorado3.2 mi2,184 ftroute
Maroon Bells & Pyramid (CO)Pitkin County, Colorado3.6 mi4,396 ftroute
Pyramid Peak (CO)Pitkin County, Colorado3.6 mi4,368 ftroute
Mt Morrison (CO)Jefferson County, Colorado3.6 mi1,968 ftroute
Lily Mountain (CO)Larimer County, Colorado3.8 mi1,207 ftroute
Mt Audubon (CO)Boulder County, Colorado4.0 mi2,711 ftroute
Waldo CanyonPike National Forest, Colorado4.1 mi2,493 ftroute
Flat Top Mountain TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado4.1 miroute
7:30 Mine TrailClear Creek County, Colorado4.3 mi1,332 ftroute
Thunder Lake TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado4.3 mi120 ftroute
Mt Shavano (CO)Chaffee County, Colorado4.5 mi4,364 ftroute
Ute TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado4.5 mi138 ftroute
Stanley Canyon ReservoirEl Paso County, Colorado4.6 mi1,428 ftroute
Bear Peak (Boulder, CO)Boulder County, Colorado4.6 mi2,695 ftroute
Mt Belford & Mt Oxford (CO)Chaffee County, Colorado4.6 mi5,096 ftroute
Lookout Road (Golden, CO)Jefferson County, Colorado4.7 mi1,277 ftroute
Timber Lake TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado4.7 mi1,131 ftroute
Wilson Peak - AscentSan Miguel County, Colorado4.8 mi3,606 ftroute
Colorado River TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado4.9 mi638 ftroute
Lions Lair Mt Sanitas Loop (Car-to-Car) (CO)Boulder County, Colorado5.0 mi1,414 ftroute
Mt Yale (CO)Chaffee County, Colorado5.1 mi4,790 ftroute
Mount Sherman (CO)Park County, Colorado5.1 mi2,069 ftroute
Mount McConnel Nature TrailRoosevelt National Forest, Colorado5.1 mi2,094 ftroute
North Longs Peak TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado5.2 mi90 ftroute
Blue Lake TrailRoosevelt National Forest, Colorado5.2 mi506 ftroute
Wasatch DescentUncompahgre National Forest, Colorado5.3 mi38 ftroute
Pennsylvania MountainPark County, Colorado5.3 mi1,594 ftroute
Buffalo Mountain (CO)Summit County, Colorado5.4 mi2,815 ftroute
Rabbit Ears PeakJackson County, Colorado5.4 mi975 ftroute
The Citadel (Colorado 13er)Clear Creek County, Colorado5.4 mi3,063 ftroute
Mount VictoriaSummit County, Colorado5.7 mi2,627 ftroute
Garden of the Gods (CO)El Paso County, Colorado5.7 mi728 ftroute
Greyrock MountainLarimer County, Colorado5.9 mi1,969 ftroute
Greyrock Mtn (CO)Larimer County, Colorado5.9 mi1,969 ftroute
Kebler Wagon TrailGunnison National Forest, Colorado6.2 mi896 ftroute
Mt Flora (CO)Grand County, Colorado6.3 mi1,752 ftroute
Fishers Peak State Park Loop (CO)Las Animas County, Colorado6.3 mi855 ftroute
Twin Sisters West Summit (CO)Larimer County, Colorado6.3 mi2,205 ftroute
Buchannan Pass TrailRoosevelt National Forest, Colorado6.4 mi1,308 ftroute
Tour de Abyss (CO)Clear Creek County, Colorado6.5 mi2,731 ftroute
Longs Peak TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado6.6 mi4,710 ftroute
Peak 1 (CO)Summit County, Colorado6.6 mi3,617 ftroute
Grizzly Garfield Combo (CO)Chaffee County, Colorado6.6 mi2,949 ftroute
Quandary Peak (CO)Summit County, Colorado6.7 mi3,341 ftroute
Crystal Valley Trail (CO)Garfield County, Colorado6.8 mi24 ftroute
Little Beaver Creek TrailLarimer County, Colorado6.8 mi145 ftroute
Engineer MountainSan Juan County, Colorado6.8 mi2,359 ftroute
West Spanish PeakLas Animas County, Colorado7.0 mi2,576 ftroute
Black Forest Regional Park Loop (CO)El Paso County, Colorado7.0 mi660 ftroute
Black Forest Regional Park LoopBlack Forest, Colorado7.0 mi660 ftroute
Wetterhorn Peak (Co)Hinsdale County, Colorado7.1 mi3,051 ftroute
Fern Lake TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado7.1 mi729 ftroute
Mt Antero (CO)Chaffee County, Colorado7.1 mi4,966 ftroute
Mt Bierstadt (CO)Clear Creek County, Colorado7.2 mi2,772 ftroute
Mount Hope A (CO)Chaffee County, Colorado7.3 mi4,019 ftroute
Fishers Peak Ascent (CO)Las Animas County, Colorado7.4 mi3,180 ftroute
Mt Sneffels (CO)Ouray County, Colorado7.4 mi3,284 ftroute
Lincoln, Democrat & Bross (CO)Park County, Colorado7.4 mi3,288 ftroute
East Inlet TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado7.4 mi2,070 ftroute
Ouray Perimeter TrailOuray, Colorado7.5 mi1,532 ftroute
Spencer + Grand Turk + Sultan TraverseSan Juan County, Colorado7.5 mi3,071 ftroute
North Table Mountain Loop (CO)Jefferson County, Colorado7.5 mi975 ftroute
Atlantic & Pacific Peaks Loop (CO)Summit County, Colorado7.6 mi3,491 ftroute
Mosquito Gulch Cirque (CO)Park County, Colorado7.7 mi3,078 ftroute
Emmaline Lake TrailRoosevelt National Forest, Colorado7.9 mi793 ftroute
London MountainPark County, Colorado7.9 mi1,841 ftroute
James PeakClear Creek County, Colorado8.0 mi2,840 ftroute
South Boulder Peak (CO)Boulder County, Colorado8.0 mi2,980 ftroute
Grays & Torreys (CO)Clear Creek County, Colorado8.0 mi3,615 ftroute
Clear Creek Greenbelt Wheat RidgeWheat Ridge, Colorado8.1 mi228 ftroute
Ring the PeakPike National Forest, Colorado8.2 mi1,907 ftroute
Bridge of HeavenOuray County, Colorado8.2 mi3,310 ftroute
Notchtop Mountain, Spiral Route (CO)Larimer County, Colorado8.3 mi3,055 ftroute
Lone Eagle Peak (CO)Grand County, Colorado8.4 mi3,658 ftroute
Peak 8 (CO)Summit County, Colorado8.5 mi3,236 ftroute
Byers Peak (CO)Grand County, Colorado8.5 mi2,913 ftroute
Triple Creek GreenwayAurora, Colorado8.6 mi202 ftroute
Round Mountain Trail (Loveland, CO)Larimer County, Colorado8.8 mi2,970 ftroute
Ruby Creek Traverse (CO)Clear Creek County, Colorado8.9 mi5,036 ftroute
Mayflower Gulch Cirque Traverse (CO)Summit County, Colorado9.1 mi4,177 ftroute
East Spanish PeakHuerfano County, Colorado9.2 mi2,989 ftroute
Handies Pk (CO)Hinsdale County, Colorado9.2 mi4,774 ftroute
Daisy Pass 404 TrailRaggeds Wilderness, Colorado9.3 mi3,601 ftroute
Mount Silverheels (CO)Park County, Colorado9.3 mi3,548 ftroute
Arapaho Peaks Traverse (CO)Boulder County, Colorado9.6 mi3,625 ftroute
Mount Falcon Parking to Parmelee Loop (CO)Jefferson County, Colorado9.7 mi2,255 ftroute
Mt Elbert (CO)Lake County, Colorado9.7 mi4,497 ftroute
Barr TrailEl Paso County, Colorado9.8 mi7,410 ftroute
Bald Mountain A (CO)Summit County, Colorado9.9 mi3,127 ftroute
Glacier Gorge TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado10.1 mi3,100 ftroute
Bergen Peak (CO)Jefferson County, Colorado10.1 mi1,941 ftroute
North Table Loop TrailNorth Table Mountain Park, Colorado10.1 mi1,119 ftroute
Crag Crest National Recreation TrailGrand Mesa National Forest, Colorado10.2 mi1,678 ftroute
Black Canyon > Gem Lake LoopEstes Park, Colorado10.4 mi2,526 ftroute
Lumpy Ridge Loop (CO)Larimer County, Colorado10.4 mi2,526 ftroute
Plymouth Mountain & Bill Couch Mountain (CO)Jefferson County, Colorado10.5 mi2,077 ftroute
Coyote Ridge Loop (CO)Larimer County, Colorado10.6 mi1,719 ftroute
Coyote RidgeFort Collins, Colorado10.6 mi1,719 ftroute
Colorado Trail Seg. 10 Hagerman Pass Road to Halfmoon CreekSan Isabel National Forest, Colorado10.6 mi2,431 ftroute
Red Rocks - Dakota Ridge Loop (CO)Jefferson County, Colorado11.2 mi2,147 ftroute
Bobcat RidgeLarimer County, Colorado11.3 mi1,675 ftroute
Blodgett Peak Loop (CO)El Paso County, Colorado11.3 mi3,482 ftroute
Broken Hand PeakCuster County, Colorado11.5 mi4,469 ftroute
The Spearhead, North Ridge (CO)Larimer County, Colorado11.6 mi3,440 ftroute
10 Seconds FlatBoulder County, Colorado11.7 mi7,078 ftroute
CDT ivfXX - Continental Divide NST - Old RouteRio Grande National Forest, Colorado11.8 mi2,607 ftroute
Roxborough Full Tour (CO)Douglas County, Colorado12.0 mi2,249 ftroute
Pikes Peak (CO)El Paso County, Colorado12.1 mi7,328 ftroute
Ruby Range TraverseGunnison County, Colorado12.2 mi5,815 ftroute
CDT ilgSTWhite River National Forest, Colorado12.3 mi2,246 ftroute
Monument FreewayEl Paso County, Colorado12.3 mi3,879 ftroute
Westerly Creek TrailAurora, Colorado12.4 mi131 ftroute
Cheyenne Rim TrailLarimer County, Colorado12.5 mi989 ftroute
Castle Peak (CO)Pitkin County, Colorado12.5 mi4,892 ftroute
Marble Mountain - Sangre De Cristo Range (CO)Custer County, Colorado12.7 mi4,498 ftroute
Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO)Summit County, Colorado12.9 mi2,914 ftroute
Mt Rosa (CO)El Paso County, Colorado13.0 mi3,566 ftroute
"A Walk in the Park" (CO)Larimer County, Colorado13.2 mi8,455 ftroute
Mt Sopris (CO)Pitkin County, Colorado13.4 mi4,555 ftroute
Longs Peak (CO)Larimer County, Colorado13.6 mi5,056 ftroute
Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia (CO)Chaffee County, Colorado13.9 mi5,592 ftroute
Mt Holy Cross (CO)Eagle County, Colorado14.0 mi5,515 ftroute
Mesa Trail (Boulder, CO)Boulder County, Colorado14.0 mi2,421 ftroute
Upper Turquoise Lake (CO)Eagle County, Colorado14.0 mi3,094 ftroute
Towers Rd, Horsetooth Mtn Park (CO)Larimer County, Colorado14.1 mi3,463 ftroute
Ralston Creek Trail (CO)Jefferson County, Colorado14.1 mi738 ftroute
James Peak AscentGilpin County, Colorado14.1 mi3,884 ftroute
All Trails on Mt Falcon (CO)Jefferson County, Colorado14.3 mi2,995 ftroute
Indian Creek loopDouglas County, Colorado14.3 mi2,569 ftroute
Grand Ditch TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado14.5 mi809 ftroute
Ptarmigan Peak (CO)Summit County, Colorado14.5 mi4,819 ftroute
High Lonesome Loop (CO)Boulder County, Colorado14.5 mi3,219 ftroute
High Lonesome LoopRoosevelt National Forest, Colorado14.5 mi3,219 ftroute
Flatirons Linkups (Boulder, CO)Boulder County, Colorado14.6 mi7,942 ftroute
Coal Creek Trail (CO)Boulder County, Colorado14.7 mi144 ftroute
CDT iiySTArapaho National Forest, Colorado14.8 mi4,211 ftroute
Lakes Peak Western Approach (CO)Saguache County, Colorado14.9 mi4,879 ftroute
Magnolia Road RTBoulder County, Colorado15.0 mi1,508 ftroute
Colorado Trail Seg. 15 US-50 to Marshall PassSan Isabel National Forest, Colorado15.0 mi3,583 ftroute
Maroon-Snowmass TrailWhite River National Forest, Colorado15.1 mi3,381 ftroute
Dirty Bismark (CO)Boulder County, Colorado15.2 mi973 ftroute
Blanca Peak (CO)Alamosa County, Colorado16.5 mi6,441 ftroute
Tonahutu Creek TrailRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado17.0 mi2,514 ftroute
Tenmile Traverse (CO)Summit County, Colorado17.1 mi7,503 ftroute
Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO)El Paso County, Colorado17.1 mi4,941 ftroute
Boulder Skyline Traverse (CO)Boulder County, Colorado17.2 mi5,581 ftroute
Bear Lake to Grand Lake, RMNP (CO)Grand County, Colorado17.2 mi2,926 ftroute
Black Mountain Loop (CO)Moffat County, Colorado17.3 mi2,855 ftroute
Arrowhead Ascent via South Ramp from Bear Lake TH (CO)Larimer County, Colorado17.5 mi4,232 ftroute
Signal to Stormy PeaksRoosevelt National Forest, Colorado17.7 mi4,348 ftroute
Wilson Group Grand Slam (CO)Dolores County, Colorado17.9 mi7,330 ftroute
North Fork Trail (CO)Jefferson County, Colorado18.4 mi2,411 ftroute
Horsetooth Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO)Larimer County, Colorado18.8 mi1,794 ftroute
Upper Hartman Rocks TourGunnison County, Colorado19.0 mi2,469 ftroute
Hartman Rocks (Gunnison, CO)Gunnison County, Colorado19.0 mi2,469 ftroute
Sanitarado (Boulder, CO)Boulder County, Colorado19.2 mi7,984 ftroute
Six Lake Loop, RMNP (CO)Larimer County, Colorado19.4 mi3,508 ftroute
Mummy Mania (CO)Larimer County, Colorado19.5 mi6,371 ftroute
Mummy Mountain via Mount ChapinRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado19.5 mi6,371 ftroute
Rio Grande Pyramid (CO)Hinsdale County, Colorado19.5 mi4,709 ftroute
CDT ilcSTSummit County, Colorado19.6 mi6,021 ftroute
The Williams Fork Traverse (CO)Grand County, Colorado19.8 mi5,433 ftroute
Williams Fork TraverseArapaho National Forest, Colorado19.8 mi5,433 ftroute
Sidewinder Trail (CO)Delta County, Colorado20.1 mi2,232 ftroute
Eagle Valley > SidewinderGunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, Colorado20.1 mi2,232 ftroute
Crestone 14er Group (CO)Custer County, Colorado20.4 mi10,157 ftroute
West Maroon Trail (CO)Pitkin County, Colorado20.4 mi5,492 ftroute
Boulder Valley Ranch TrailsBoulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Colorado20.4 mi1,287 ftroute
South Grand Hogback Traverse (CO)Garfield County, Colorado21.1 mi6,789 ftroute
Mt Yale 360 (CO)Chaffee County, Colorado21.7 mi5,837 ftroute
Wham Ridge (CO)San Juan County, Colorado21.9 mi7,146 ftroute
Rito Alto Four Pass Loop (CO)Custer County, Colorado22.1 mi5,817 ftroute
Colorado Trail Seg. 13 North Cottonwood Creek Road to Chalk Creek TrailheadSan Isabel National Forest, Colorado22.4 mi6,496 ftroute
Willow Lake 3 Passes Loop (CO)Pitkin County, Colorado22.4 mi5,797 ftroute
Cimmarrona - CDT- Williams Creek Loop (CO)Hinsdale County, Colorado22.5 mi4,869 ftroute
Frog Pond TrailRoosevelt National Forest, Colorado22.8 mi1,909 ftroute
Big Marvine Loop (CO)Rio Blanco County, Colorado22.9 mi3,320 ftroute
Geneva Lake TrailWhite River National Forest, Colorado24.5 mi6,367 ftroute
Colorado Trail Seg. 14 Chalk Creek Trailhead to US-50San Isabel National Forest, Colorado25.3 mi4,311 ftroute
Pawnee - Buchanan Loop (CO)Boulder County, Colorado25.8 mi6,923 ftroute
Rawah TrailRoosevelt National Forest, Colorado26.0 mi4,397 ftroute
RMNP CDT Loop (CO)Grand County, Colorado26.1 mi4,411 ftroute
RMNP CDT LoopGrand County, Colorado26.1 mi4,411 ftroute
Douglas County East to West TrailDouglas County, Colorado26.6 mi1,509 ftroute

Frequently Asked Questions

How many trail races are in Colorado?

There are 4 organized races and 196 self-supported routes available in Colorado.

What is the average elevation gain in Colorado?

The average elevation gain is 3,331 feet, with routes ranging from 24 to 31,608 feet.

What distances are available in Colorado?

Available distances include: 100 Mile, 10K, Marathon, 5K, Half Marathon.

Can these trail routes in Colorado be used for hiking?

Yes. 98% of these routes are on trail surfaces, making them suitable for both trail running and hiking. The terrain analysis and elevation profiles help hikers plan their adventures just as effectively as runners.

What's the best time of year to run trails in Colorado?

Trail running conditions in Colorado vary by season and elevation. Check the race date column for organized events, which are typically scheduled during optimal weather windows. For year-round training routes, elevation profiles help you plan for seasonal conditions.

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