Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join the Home Alone 5K in Pharr on December 19, 2025 for a chip timed race and a heartwarming toy drive supporting families across the Rio Grande Valley. Run the 5K or 1 mile, earn a medal or shirt and spread holiday cheer.

Run through sunset to sunrise at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a looped course with options from 10K to 50 miles. Proceeds benefit the Upstate Running Club youth team and the barn hub keeps runners comfy for the overnight experience.

Cancelled: Peace River 100 Miler in Bartow, Florida was a looped ultra on rolling grass and sandy trails with 10 mile loops and a 100 mile option. It featured plentiful aid, a hearty post race feast and strong community support.

The Frozen Yeti kicks off the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville with scenic 5 and 10 mile courses featuring bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. The field is capped at 400 and all finishers rec..

Run scenic single track trails on Lookout Mountain, Georgia, with tough climbs, runnable sections and sweeping bluff views that can reach five states on a clear day. Choose a 50 mile, 18 mile or 10K through creek crossings, Lula Falls and c..

Celebrate the season with Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run on the scenic El Dorado Trail, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon. Enjoy oak lined views, festive fun, aid stations and a commemorative medal at the fini..

Take on dirt trails at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills with distances from 10K to 50K for every trail runner. Enjoy scenic post fire recovery vistas and a supportive trail community on challenging winding terrain.

The GBP Winter Trail Series will take place in Lamy from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Tuesday 17 February 2026. You can run between 3 and 13 miles.

Experience scenic single track trails under redwood canopy and along ridgelines at the Woodside Ramble. Distances from 10K to 50K offer a challenging, festive trail day; the event is sold out.

Climb to the summit at Pilot Mountain State Park with the Pilot Mountain Goat, a small trail race offering 3 and 7 mile courses on scenic trails. Limited to 150 runners, finishers receive an embroidered beanie and a post race breakfast.

Run Otter Creek singletrack in Brandenburg, KY on Dec 20 with marathon, 16 and 8 mile trail runs along a creek with rolling hills and pine needles underfoot. Expect carved wooden medals, a chili cook off and a team marathon.

Test your limits at the Naughty Hog Trail Run at Ray Roberts Lake State Park, offering races from 5K to 100K plus a ruck division. Run scenic, rooty single track loops with aid stations, finisher medals and a 100K buckle.

Join the Seward Solstice Run at Seward Park Seattle on Dec 20, 2025 with 4.2 mile and 10k forest loop courses as part of the Winter Trail Series. Enjoy scenic trails, aid stations, and a Glitter, Glamour and Galaxy costume contest.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course in Sugar Land on Dec 20, 2025 at Brazos River Park with 1 Mile, 5k, 12k, Kids Dash, virtual and volunteer options. Timed races offer awards and live results while everyone enjoys free photos, tr..

Celebrate the OC Marathon Run for a Claus on Dec 20, 2025 at The Great Park in Irvine with festive 5K and 1 mile runs plus virtual options in December. Grab a Santa hat, medal and cookies while supporting local charities.

Run festive 5K, 10K, or 15K distances along the scenic paved Pinellas Trail with start and finish at HOB Brewing Company in downtown Dunedin. Entry includes a finisher medal, promo shirt and a free draft beer for participants 21 and older.

Estrella Mountain Trail Fest in Goodyear, AZ on December 20, 2025 features scenic trail Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a 10K/5K Challenge. Enjoy finisher shirts and medals, hydration stations, gear perks for select races and a festive finish wi..

Celebrate the season at Candy Cane Course in Lee's Summit with 1 Mile, 5K, 12K, Kids Dash and virtual options on Dec 20, 2025 at Longview Beach. Chip timing plus finisher shirts, medals and a Toys For Tots drive make it family friendly.

Run the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park with three winter races from 5 mile to 30K. Enjoy aid stations, pizza at the finish, a soft tri blend race shirt, and series awards for bundle registrants.

Seth’s Fat Ass 50K at Forest Park in Springfield on December 20 invites runners to tackle between one 5K loop and the full ten loop 50K in a festive, low key winter setting. Enjoy scenic roads and trails, event swag and a seven hour limit.