Running is one of the easiest ways to stay fit without breaking the bank. With plenty of parks, trails, and tracks in Colorado, you'll be burning off the calories in no time. Here are some excellent places to go for a jog near Byers, CO.

Upcoming 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons and more Near Byers CO

Hrca St. Patrick's Day 5K

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:00am
Highlands Ranch, CO
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Shamrock Stampede and Indoor Health Expo

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00am
Douglas County Event Center
Castle Rock, CO
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RMRR Spring Marathon Training Series 1

Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 at 8:00am
Platte River Trailhead Park
Thornton, CO
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Central Park 5k

Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 at 9:00am
Denver, CO
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Aurora Polar Plunge and 5K

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 9:00am
Aurora Reservoir
Aurora, CO
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Annual 5K Raptor Run

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 9:00am
Brighton, CO
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Donut Dash

Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 9:00am
Washington Park
Denver, CO
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Rockin' on the River 5K

Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 9:00am
Littleton, CO
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Denver Distance Classic

Friday, Apr 11, 2025 at 6:00pm
Englewood, CO
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Zuni Street Brewing 5k

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 10:00am
Zuni Street Brewing Company
Denver, CO
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Platte River Half Marathon and Relay Race

Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 7:00am
Littleton, CO
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Three Creeks Half Marathon

Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 8:00am
Cherry Creek State Park
Aurora, CO
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Rock Hawk Trail Race

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 6:00am
Phillip S. Miller Park
Castle Rock, CO
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Runs With Scissors Race

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 7:00am
Barr Lakes State Park Nature Center
Brighton, CO
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Blue Heron Half Marathon and 5k

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 8:00am
Riverdale Regional Park
Brighton, CO
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