6 running events in Crested Butte, Colorado
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Crested Butte
6 events in Crested Butte-
Sun, Nov 30, 2025 at 9:30 AMSee full details
The Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Races are a fun way to get outside, exercise, meet new people, and challenge yourself. Each race weekend will include a "long" course (5-25km) and "short" course option (3-6km) along with a free Kids race (1 - 2.5km). Only the "long" course option will score points towards the overall series. All proceeds from this event support the Crested Butte Nordic Team.
Thanks for your support!
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Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 5:45 AMSee full details
A beautiful circumnavigation of Gothic Mountain. The Gothic Mountain Tour features a 23.5-mile competitive race and a 17.85-mile recreational race around the majestic Gothic Mountain. This race is unique, tough, and beautiful. The perfect place to test your Grand Traverse systems.
The Gothic Mountain Tour is operated as a fundraising event for Crested Butte Nordic, a 501(c)(3) recreational non-profit organization.
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Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
The Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was conceived by Jan Runge in the 1990s. The race’s genesis was partially based on the historical mail routes that connected the Colorado mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen in the 1880s. It also drew inspiration from the Patrouille des Glaciers, a point-to-point ski race in Switzerland which Runge had become familiar with in the 80s. In 1998, with the help of the community, Runge sent a brave field of competitors from Crested Butte, over the Elk Mountains, to Aspen. It worked, and the Extraordinary Backcountry Ski Race was born. In 2012, event ownership was transferred to Crested Butte Nordic. The race is now a major fundraiser for the organization. In 2014 the Grand Traverse summer events were launched. Now the Grand Traverse features a winter ski race, a summer mountain run, and a mountain bike race.
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
The Grin & Bear It is Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge. Historically presented as a sprint to Green Lake and back, this classic event has evolved to offer a 25k Loop competition while still maintaining the traditional 15k race.
New in 2025, the Grin and Bear it BIKE! This route will follow the 25k run route, excluding the .7 miles to Green Lake and back. This challenging route is roughly 14.83 miles with just under 4k feet of climbing.
Note- there is minimal swag and no podium awards for this event.
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Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Download Race Book Here: RACE BOOK
Lodging
Our Host Lodging is Elevation Hotel and Spa. Use the link below for discounts of $189/night and ½ off resort and parking fees. Elevation is at the base area of Crested Butte Mountain Resort and only yards away from the start/finish line.
Camping
There will be limited Camping available as pictured in the race book. At this camping area, there will be 3 portable toilets and a dumpster for your use. Please use these toilets and the dumpster for your trash. Use of public restrooms at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is permitted during business hours but use of any facilities in nearby lodges are not permitted.
NO FIRES at campsite. You may use gas cooking stoves for cooking.
Quiet hours for the camp site are from 9pm to 7am.
Since this camping area is a limited space, we are asking that everyone keep their camping footprint as small as possible. After building your camp site, you can park your vehicles in a parking lot designated for overnight parking.
There is no fee for camping. It's first come, first serve on camping spots starting Friday 12 September. We only ask that you abide by the rules stated above and in the race book so that we can continue to offer camping at our event.
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026