Colorado · 2026–27 season

Run. Race. Move Mountains.

Gnar Runners events are designed to promote enthusiasm and passion for the sport of ultra, trail and road running in and around the majestic peaks of the Colorado Rockies.

TrailRoad5K → 100KUltraFamily-friendly
Northern Colorado’s trail & road races since 2011.
Trail runner below snowy peaks12 races

Why Gnar

Dialed races. Stunning places.

Whether you're leading the charge at the front of the field, playing host in the middle of the pack, or chasing course cut-offs, our races are geared toward helping you achieve your goals in stunning outdoor environments — with impeccably marked courses, bountiful aid stations, and a post-race atmosphere to remember.

12races this season
5K → 100Kevery distance, trail and road
Runner cresting a ridge
2011Fort Collins born · racing the Rockies since

Upcoming races

Pick your line

Trail and road — from a first 5K to a hundred kilometers of Colorado high country.

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The sponsors and local businesses behind every Gnar Runners start line.

Community

Become part of the Northern Colorado running community.

We’re committed to building community through year-round training events and outdoor volunteer projects — so come run a race, attend a training run, or spend a day volunteering on the trail with us.

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