Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

The Bad Ass Backyard Ultra tests endurance with a relentless hourly loop format in Rio Linda. Complete a 4.16-mile loop every hour to stay in the race. As an official Backyard Ultra, it offers a path to national and world championship quali..

Race against the clock on a 2.25-mile alternating loop trail in Lowell Park. Choose the 8-hour 806, the 3-hour 314, or form a relay team. Finishers within the time limit earn unique apparel.

Experience a fast and flat trail race at the 10th Annual Coast to Crest 10K and 5K in Del Mar. Enjoy wide open lagoon views and a downhill finish on a well groomed dirt course.

Experience the desert landscape of Moab Utah at the Behind the Rocks Ultra. Choose from four different trail distances ranging from 10 miles to 50 miles on the technical terrain of the Behind the Rocks Trail.

Experience a 50 kilometer point to point footrace from the desert shores of Lake Pleasant to the cool pines of Crown King. This classic route climbs over 6,000 feet through diverse Arizona climate zones.

A demanding 74-mile point-to-point trail race across Georgia's mountains, featuring 16,000 feet of elevation change. Runners carry a railroad spike the entire way to throw into a coffin at the finish. Finishing under 24 hours qualifies you..

Test your endurance on a 4-mile technical loop in Palo Duro Canyon. Choose a 3-hour or 6-hour solo challenge, or form a relay team. This cupless, fixed-time event counts only fully completed laps.

The Bootlegger is a trail race on a scenic 12.5-mile loop in Georgia. Runners can choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, or 12-mile distances, with aid stations and crew access on course. All participants get swag, and 100-mile finishers earn a buc..

The 25th annual Oak Mountain 50K offers trail runs through Alabama's largest state park. Runners traverse forested hills past a 65-foot waterfall and the park's highest point. The event features 50K, 25K, and 6-mile distances on non-repeati..

Cappy’s Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra held March 28, 2026 at Cathedral Gorge State Park in Panaca Nevada. Runners complete a 4.1667 mile loop each hour on alternating day and night courses until one runner remains.

Challenge yourself on the trails at West Tyson County Park. The Double Chubb offers a 50K, 25K, 8M run, and a new 25K rucking event where you carry 20 pounds. Aid stations are plentiful, but remember your own bottle for this cup free race.

Join Run Through The Woods in Humble, Texas on March 28, 2026 for a scenic 1 Mile fun run or a 5K through pine trails. A welcoming event for all abilities, perfect for families and first timers.

The Capital Backyard Ultra is a "last runner standing" race in Lorton, Virginia, capped at 60 runners. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. The winner receives a $1000 prize.

Test your endurance at the Genesee Valley Ultra on a 2.5 mile trail loop through Maryland farm roads and fields. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour individual or relay events with on site camping and chip timing.

Experience the scenic Peak to Prosperity Passage on the Palmetto Trail followed by an epic finish line celebration on the Broad River Trestle featuring live music and breakfast.

Experience a piece of railroad history at this event in Fremont's Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area. Run a flat course on the historic Western Pacific Trail with distances including a half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

Event Details The Women's Trail Festival is a two-day event at Freedom Park in Williamsburg, VA, scheduled for a Saturday and Sunday in late March. The event features trail running and hiking options over two distances. Distances and Format..

Knickerbocker Canyon is a trail event in Auburn, California offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and 35K routes on the Western States trail. Courses feature technical single track and fire roads, marked routes, timed results and cupless aid stat..

Test your grit at Kanopolis Lake State Park with a rugged 10k trail run while carrying a 50 lb cross. Additional trail races of 5k and 10k are available for all participants in this unique endurance event.

Experience a fast and flat obstacle course race at the Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park. Choose from 5K sprints, endurance challenges, or kids races just minutes from the Florida coast.