Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join Upstate Run Club for a free 5k group run on the Swamp Rabbit Trail followed by food and drinks at Double Stamp Brewery in Greenville. All paces welcome; the club provides the main course so bring a side or dessert to share.

Run under the stars at McAllister Park in San Antonio with a friendly crowd on about a 3 mile trail. Bring a headlamp then stick around for a lively post run party with free beer, food, games, and giveaways from UltraSignup.

Blood Rock is a weekend of trail races at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham Alabama, offering 100, 50, 50K and 25K options over scenic single track and challenging climbs. Aid stations serve hot food and registration closes December 1 2025.

Run the peaceful Glacial Drumlin State Trail at the Quiet Silence 50k in Lake Mills, WI, with 50k and 25k routes on crushed gravel. This timed race awards top finishers and asks runners to keep quiet for nearby neighborhoods.

Join the Shakori 40 festival in Pittsboro, NC on December 5 and 6, 2025 for trail running and festival fun. Choose 40 miles, 40K or 4 miles on scenic cross country trails, then unwind with live music, camping, food and bonfires.

Island View Endurance Run in Goleta, CA offers distances from 12 km to 100 mile across scenic coastal trails with big climbing. Supportive aid stations and buckle awards for 100 mile finishers make this a memorable ultrarunning test.

Run Krampus Cross Country in San Francisco live on Dec 7 or virtually Dec 5 to 8 with 5K 10K and the Naughty Nine Miler. All entrants get a wooden woodallion a Krampus tee and a beer sampler stein plus a brewfest on Dec 5.

Take on the Frozen Chosin Challenge at Johnson Shut Ins State Park December 5 to 7, 2025, a rugged winter weekend honoring Korean War veterans. Choose 40 mile, 17 mile or 4 mile routes with steep trails, river fords and bivouac camping.

Join the Krazy Krampus 5K in Indianapolis on December 5, 2025 for a festive, costume friendly run with a mischievous Krampus character and colorful awards. Proceeds benefit the Pike Township Distance Program and winners receive Krampus orna..

The Fremont Canyon 28k Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Irvine Regional Park, Orange, California. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, this challenging 28k (17.5 miles) course features fire roads with an elevation gain and..

Take on the Tower Tag Challenge at Sleeping Giant State Park on December 6 with 4 hour or 8 hour timed options of repeated out and back laps to the park observation tower. Enjoy the scenic climb, earn a finisher medal, and support the park.

Challenge yourself at the Loup Garou Trail Run in Ville Platte, LA on Dec 6, 2025 with 20, 40, 60 or 100 mile options through cypress swamps, hardwood and piney woods. Expect winding single track, long bridges and spirited local support.

Run scenic single track loops at Lake Norman State Park on Dec 6, 2025 with 30K and 50K options offering rolling terrain and aid stations. Limited spots and shirt for registrations by Nov 13 make this a must do for trail runners.

Run scenic canyon trails with waterfalls and sweeping views at Cloudland Canyon Trail Races, offering distances from a 5 Miler to a 50 Mile for every trail runner. Presented by Run Bum Races, proceeds support the park and finishers earn swa..

Take on scenic, high elevation singletrack at Staunton State Park with choices of 50K, 16 mile, or 8 mile courses. Limited field, well stocked aid stations, and a finisher shirt and medal make this mountain trail race a memorable challenge.

Caloosa Fest Ultra in Alva, Florida offers looped trail courses over rolling, technical terrain with 5K, 25K and 50K options. This cupless event includes on course support, a folding race cup and awards for top finishers.

Join Q50 Races Santa on Trails 5k at Fontainebleau State Park for a festive trail run with race day registration. All runners get a Santa hat, shirt and handmade medal; please bring a new unwrapped toy for New Orleans Mission.

Run the 37th annual Death Valley Trail through dramatic desert scenery and near North America's lowest point. Choose marathon, half marathon, or 10K on a quiet dirt road with a limit of 200 runners for an intimate challenge.

Run through hardwood forest and around John Barr Lake at the Crooked Creek Ultra Trail Race in Shepherdsville Kentucky. Distances range from a 5K to a 100 mile ultra with looped courses, support access and heated facilities.

Run scenic, mostly flat 16.7 mile loops through Brazos Bend State Park at the Brazos Bend 100, offering distances from half marathon to 100 miles. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier with a 32 hour cutoff.