Mountain biking

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Updated February 2026

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12 Hours of Mesa Verde

Obsessed
May 9, 2026
Registration Open Now
Cortez, CO
16 mile laps
1,200 ft/lap

Push your limits with this 12-hour endurance challenge near Mesa Verde National Park, racing solo or with a team on a fast desert loop with stunning views of the Four Corners region.

Winning Times
Men: 8 LapsWomen: 7 Laps

18 Hours of Fruita

Obsessed
May 2, 2026
Registration December 15, 2025
Fruita, CO
7 mile Laps
400 ft/lap

Push your limits in this overnight team relay endurance event on fast desert singletrack. Race solo or with a team to complete as many laps as possible under the stars.

Winning Times
Men: 25 LapsWomen: 21 Laps

Bailey Hundo / Hundito

Unhinged
June 13, 2026
Registration Open Now
Bailey, CO
60 / 40 miles
7,400 / 4,400 ft

An epic mountain marathon through Pike National Forest covering over 100 miles of challenging terrain with massive elevation gain, remote wilderness sections, and stunning alpine vistas throughout the course.

Winning Times
Men: 4:24 / 3:01Women: 6:05 / 3:12

Boggy Draw Beat Down

Committed
August, 2026
Registration Open Now
Dolores, CO
15 - 60 miles
1,800 - 5,400 ft

The 60-Mile, 33-Mile and 18-Mile Courses include the McPhee Overlook Trail, an epic fun flowing singletrack that hugs the cliffs above McPhee Reservoir with spectacular views of the lake.

Winning Times
Men: 4:51 - 60 miWomen: 5:11 - 60 mi

Breck Epic

Unhinged
August 9-14, 2026
Registration Open
Breckenridge, CO
220-240 miles
40,000 ft

THE EPIC is a 6-day mountain bike race held in and around the backcountry surrounding Breckenridge, CO. Each stage begins and ends in town, allowing racers to stay in one place for the entire event.

Winning Times
Men: 18:07Women: 22:02

Emerald Mountain Epic

Obsessed
August 8, 2026
Registration Open Now
Steamboat Springs, CO
52 miles
5,200 ft

The Emerald Mountain Epic is a mountain biking race held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, featuring multiple distance options on scenic Emerald Mountain trails. It's a popular summer event that attracts both competitive and recreational riders.

Winning Times
Men: 4:11Women: 5:13

Fangdango

Committed
May 2026
Registration February 20, 2026
Castle Rock, CO
5 miles
50 ft/lap

A fast and technical race at Phillip Miller Activity Complex featuring challenging climbs, technical descents, and flowy singletrack through Castle Rock's diverse terrain with scenic Front Range views.

Winning Times
Men: 1:38 - 4 LapsWomen: 1:29 - 3 Laps

Firecracker 50

Obsessed
July 4, 2026
Registration March 4, 2026
Breckenridge, CO
50 miles
7,600 ft

Celebrate Independence Day with this high-altitude classic featuring 50 miles of challenging singletrack above 10,000 feet with stunning views, demanding climbs, and fast descents through alpine terrain.

Winning Times
Men: 3:53Women: 4:30

Grand Junction Rides and Vibes

Hesitant
May 9, 2026
Registration Open Now
Grand Junction, CO
15-40 miles
1,400 - 5,300 ft

Perfect introduction to mountain biking with beginner-friendly desert trails featuring wide singletrack, gentle climbs, and panoramic views of the Colorado National Monument and Book Cliffs.

Winning Times
Men: 3:09 - 40 miWomen: 5:51 - 40 mi

Grand Traverse Mountain Bike

Unhinged
September 6, 2026
Registration Open Now
Crested Butte to Aspen, CO
40 miles
6,800 ft

A legendary point-to-point epic from Crested Butte to Aspen over high mountain passes, featuring challenging climbs above 12,000 feet, technical descents, and stunning Elk Mountain scenery.

Winning Times
Men: 4:03Women: 4:56

Gunnison Growler

Committed
May 24-26, 2026
Registration Open Now
Gunnison, CO
20/32/40 miles
2,400/3,800/4,900 ft

Race through high country singletrack at 8,000 feet elevation where spring wildflowers bloom late and the cooler mountain air provides perfect conditions for pushing your limits in stunning alpine terrain.

Winning Times
Men: 3:19 - 40 miWomen: 4:06 - 40 mi

Lake City Alpine 50

Unhinged
August 22, 2026
Registration June 6, 2026
Lake City, CO
50 miles
6,000 ft

Tackle one of Colorado's most remote and challenging 50-milers through high alpine terrain near Lake City with extended sections above treeline, massive climbs, and spectacular San Juan Mountain views.

Winning Times
Men: 3:29Women: 4:16

Leadville Stage Race

Unhinged
July 24-26, 2026
Registration January 9, 2026
Leadville, CO
100 miles
11,300 ft

A four-day high-altitude stage race through the mountains around Leadville, combining elements of the area's toughest races with challenging climbs, technical descents, and thin air racing.

Winning Times
Men: 5:57Women: 6:28

Leadville Trail 100 MTB

Unhinged
August 15, 2026
Registration December 1, 2025
Leadville, CO
100 miles
12,600 ft

The legendary Race Across the Sky climbs to over 12,600 feet through 100 miles of grueling high-altitude terrain, testing every rider's limits with brutal climbs, technical descents, and thin air.

Winning Times
Men: 5:45Women: 6:48

Pikes Peak Apex

Obsessed
June 13-14, 2026
Registration December 1, 2025
Colorado Springs, CO
56 miles - 3 Stages
6,400 ft

Choose to race one day, two days, or all three days! The event features exhilarating, exceptionally crafted routes through dirt roads, jeep trails, and the amazing alpine singletrack that is quintessential Pikes Peak.

Winning Times
Men: 3:56 - 3 day combinedWomen: 4:38 - 3 day combined

Race in the Clouds

Obsessed
June 27, 2026
Registration Open Now
Alma, CO
13/26/20 miles
6,000 ft

Race high above treeline at Copper Mountain with extended alpine sections, technical rock gardens, and fast descents that showcase Summit County's best high-altitude terrain.

Winning Times
Men: 3:39 - 40miWomen: 5:56 - 40mi

Royal Gorge 6 & 12 Hour

Hesitant
May 16, 2026
Registration Open Now
Cañon City, CO
9.8 miles per lap
1,100 ft per lap

The 6 and 12 hour races use the same course and has an elevation that ranges from 6,530 ft. to 7,110 ft. The course has several sandstone features, includes sweet and flowy decent, and provides stellar views of the Royal Gorge, Sangre de Critso Mountains, and Pikes Peak.

Winning Times
Men: 13 Laps - 12 HrsWomen: 9 Laps - 12 Hrs

Royal Gorge Groove

Hesitant
April 26, 2026
Registration Open Now
Cañon City, CO
13/18/36 miles
816 - 2,178 ft

This is the fast-paced spring race you’re looking for to get back into racing mode for your summer schedule. With some technical sections, this course is perfect for the intermediate and advanced rider looking to push themselves and cover some distance with speed.

Winning Times
Men: 3:11 - 36mi SoloWomen: 3:44 - 36mi Solo

Rumble at the Ranch 6 Hour

Committed
August 23, 2026
Registration Open Now
Littleton, CO
7.6 mile laps
658 ft/lap

The Rumble at the Ranch course covers a mix of beginner to intermediate singletrack 65% of the course is super-fun beginner and intermediate level single track trails. The remaining 35 percent of the course is double track for easy passing.

Winning Times
Men: 10 laps soloWomen: 7 laps solo

Sarlacc Attack 22k & 50k

Committed
May 9, 2026
Registration Open Now
Fruita, CO
14/31 miles
1,000/3,800 ft

Navigate the challenging desert terrain with technical slickrock sections and steep climbs that will test your endurance on this grueling 50k loop through Colorado's western slope.

Winning Times
Men: 2:54Women: 3:48

Silver Rush 50 MTB

Unhinged
July 12, 2026
Registration January 9, 2026
Leadville, CO
50 miles
8,000 ft

Train for the Leadville 100 or challenge yourself with this brutal 50-mile high-altitude race featuring massive climbs above treeline, technical terrain, and oxygen-depleting elevations above 12,000 feet.

Winning Times
Men: 3:42Women: 4:17

Snowmass 50

Obsessed
July 2026
Registration Open Now
Snowmass Village, CO
25/50 miles
5,000 ft per lap

The race course covers 25 Miles, 5,000’ per lap of ascent across a diverse range of Snowmass Village’s best singletrack trails. From high desert sage meadows to dark and loamy forest, the course is sure to delight riders of all levels of experience.

Winning Times
Men: 4:17Women: 6:34

The Banana Belt

Hesitant
September 20, 2026
Registration Open Now
Salida, CO
35
4,000 ft

This isn't about white-knuckle terror - it's about that sweet spot where challenge meets joy. We start in Salida, head out to Methodist Mountain, and finish at the end of the Solstice Trail. Once you hit the road, cool your jets and make your way back to Riverside Park, where high-fives await.

Winning Times
Men: 2:51:50Women: 3:16:39

The Bear

Hesitant
April 2026
Registration March 25, 2026
Lakewood, CO
10 per lap
800 ft per lap

The loop will have plenty of tough short climbs, killer single track, quick descents and plenty of meandering through Bear Creek Lake Park to keep things interesting. This is the perfect way to test your legs after the winter training season.

Winning Times
Men: 1:28:49.6 - 3 LapsWomen: 1:11:42.7 - 2 Laps

Vapor Trail 125

Unhinged
September 12-13, 2026
Registration Open
Salida, CO
125 miles
17,000 ft

Widely regarded as Colorado's toughest ultra-endurance mountain bike race, this 125-mile suffer-fest climbs over 15,000 feet through remote wilderness, challenging even the most experienced endurance athletes.

Winning Times
Men: 12:00Women: 15:08