Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Hot to Trot is a timed endurance event in Canton, Georgia offering 4 hour and 8 hour options on an approximately one mile mixed-surface loop at Boling Park, with one aid station and awards for top three men and women.

A multi-distance race day in Emporium PA on July 26, 2026 featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K with medals, shirts, awards, and free finish photos.

A multi-distance running event at Indian Springs Park in Waco on July 26, 2026, with options from a kids 50 meter dash to a 13.1 mile half marathon. Chip timing, medals and shirts for all finishers and aid stations along mixed-surface trail..

Experience the Aloha spirit at Kensington Metropark in Milford Michigan. Choose between four scenic distances on trails and lakefront paths that culminate in a unique finish right on the beach.

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.

A 5.5 mile mountain trail race at Soapstone Mountain in Somers CT organized by Shenipsit Striders. The course features six ascents, steep rocky sections, a field capped at 50 runners, and required online registration.

Trail races in the American River Canyon with long and short courses across rocky single track, dirt roads, canals and hills.

A roughly 3.8 mile trail race at Kingman Farm in Madbury, NH on July 26, 2026, featuring rolling nordic style paths and switchback singletrack; proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and day of registration is available.

Experience a diverse trail race at Camp Seph Mack featuring single track paths, creek crossings, and hills. Choose between 25K, 15K, and 8K distances with post race pizza and traditional finishers gifts.

Scenic Georgetown races on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path with 5K, 10K, and a half marathon on July 26, 2026 plus virtual options.

A family-friendly Glitter Run at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord, MI, featuring a scenic 5K and a one-mile Community Loop through lavender fields. Proceeds support Ignite Dance Co.'s outreach and scholarship programs.

A family-friendly 5k trail run from Scribner's Mill to the Crooked River in Harrison, Maine, with proceeds benefiting Loon Echo Land Trust.

Muddy Princess Michigan is a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park on July 26, 2026. The course includes more than 18 obstacles and welcomes participants aged seven and up to run, jog or walk.

Annual pack burro race in Fairplay Colorado offering a long mountain course to Mosquito Pass and a shorter wooded loop. Each runner must be paired with a burro and meet specific pack equipment requirements.

A multi-distance running event in Des Moines on July 26, 2026 featuring Kids Dash, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, relay, volunteer options, and a virtual race with mailed packets and event swag.

Trail running at Hardesty Mountain on July 26, 2026 with 14 mile and 5.5 mile courses, shuttle service for the short course, and a participant limit.

A community trail run in Crownpoint, NM on July 26, 2026 honoring Navajo Nation veterans with 10K, 5K and 1 mile options. Veteran names can be printed on shirts and repeat years are shown with stars.

Trail races in Kennedy State Forest near Virgil, NY offering 15K and 7K courses on marked single track, logging and dirt roads with stream crossings, significant climbs, and nearby primitive camping at Hauck Hill.

An 11.5 mile summer trail race in Haines, Alaska, across rainforest and alpine ridge with a shuttle to the start, postrace drinks, and awards. Profits support local middle and high school cross country programs.

Iron Horse 8k is race two of the Black Diamond Running Series on July 26, 2026 at Montage Mountain in Moosic, PA. This 8k (5 miles) trail event features hilly terrain, free waterpark admission for registrants, and cash prizes for top finish..