Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

An annual August trail event from Lake Chabot Marina offering a 50 km and a half marathon with volunteer aid stations and a plant-based finish festival.

Mountain trail race at Balsam Forebay, Shaver Lake offering 14K (8.7 mi) and 8K (4.97 mi) courses with notable climbs and Sierra views. Field capped at 250; includes shirts, finisher medals, awards, and post-race refreshments.

Multi-distance running event at Wheeler Park hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, featuring chip timed 5K, quarter and half marathon races, aid stations, age group awards and a Kona Ice post-race treat.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

Pine Mountain 500 on Sunday August 2, 2026 is a professionally timed event on the Pine Mountain trails. Multiple looped races offer 500 to 2000 steps, plus a Pine Muddin' off road series and weekend packet pickup.

A timed *5K* at Moraine State Park that runs from Pleasant Valley Beach onto the Sunken Garden Trail. Part of the Moraine Regatta, the day includes vendors, water sports, a commemorative shirt, and age-group awards.

A community trail run and walk in Holland Patent raising funds for autism awareness and local clubs, featuring a 5-mile trail option and a free kids 1K, with water stations, timing, and donated socks for early participants.

Stair races and walks at Stadium Bowl in Tacoma with one lap and two lap options, a Heroes Race with weighted vests, and proceeds supporting Kindred Souls Foundation. Open to participants aged eight and up with guardian supervision for mino..

Experience a scenic 6k trail race through Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake. This memorial cross country event supports a local scholarship fund and features post race refreshments and awards for various age groups.

Women-only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park on August 2, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and up.

Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run returns to Mendon Ponds Park on August 2, 2026 with 10K, 5K and a one mile fun run on trails, supporting epilepsy programs for children and adults in Upstate and Central New York.

An 8K cross-country race at Anne Arundel Community College on August 2, 2026, part of the Annapolis Striders Championship and Maryland/DC RRCA Grand Prix Series, with pre-registration fees and race day registration available.

A relaxed practice run on August 2, 2026 at Fountainhead Regional Park with route options from 6 to 13+ miles. Entry is open but limited to 60 and requires sign up; light refreshments are provided.

A community trail run at Pilot Mountain on August 2, 2026, offering a 3–6 mile route and a post-run gathering at the trailhead in Pinnacle, NC.

The First Mondays Summer Trail Series will take place in Iola on Monday 3 August 2026.

A four-race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k to 12k courses, timed by chip with series points and end of series awards. Pizza and beverages follow each race and vintage shirts are available.

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT offer 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options with adult and youth categories, weekly bib pickup, a water refill station, and published weather and thunder policies.

A 420 mile crewed, multi-day journey from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone that emphasizes mental endurance and donates proceeds to the Women’s Center in SLC.

A community cross country meet at Stonington High School offering a 5K and a children's 1/2 mile. The course mixes track, quiet campus streets, trails, grass, and finishes back on the track.

Six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill from May to August with 3 to 5 mile courses, door prizes, finishing awards, and points-based series scoring.