Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Kick off 2026 on Lake Chabot trails with Brazen New Year’s Day, featuring scenic half marathon, 10K, 5K and remote options. Enjoy a festive trail vibe, free photos and the chance to earn a Mega Medal while supporting local parks.

Start 2026 on trails at the Lake Travis New Year’s Trail Challenge, Jan 1 and 2 at Shaffer Bend Park. Choose ultramarathon loops or shorter 5K and kids 1K routes with limestone bluffs, wooded trails and Colorado River views.

Kick off the new year on the trails at Overlook Park in Auburn, CA with the Auburn Resolution Run. Choose 5K, 10K, 10 mile or virtual and earn a 2026 finisher medal for completing the course.

Start the year on the trails with the Doomsday 5K at Cliff Cave County Park. This rolling dirt course rewards every finisher with a custom medal and practices reduced waste so bring your own mug for post race coffee. Open to all genders.

Ring in 2026 at the New Year's Day Run 5K McKinney on January 1, 2026. Choose a scenic Wilson Creek Trail 5K or 1M fun run then celebrate with breakfast and a beer or mimosa for those 21 and over.

Ring in the new year with Revolution Run in Las Vegas on January 1, 2026. Enjoy a fast slightly hilly 5K or 10K with Red Rock Mountain views, plus a kids one mile, with strollers and leashed pets welcome.

Start your year on the trails at the Gnome Run in Fort Mill on January 1, 2026 featuring multiple trail run and ruck distances, music, prizes, and shirts. Enjoy family friendly fun, food and beer while supporting the Baxter Trail Club.

Ring in 2026 with a scenic trail run at West Creek Park in Valencia. Choose from 5k to half marathon on marked out and back loops with aid stations and festive finisher medals.

Kick off the year on the trails with Chill in the Hills, a New Year's Day 5k run or walk at Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport WV. Early registrants snag a free event beanie and the race joins the Bridge to Victory Race Series.

Kick off the year at the New Year's Resolution Run in Oakdale, PA on January 1 with a flat, fast 5K on the Panhandle Trail and a family one mile walk. Register by December 31 to claim a commemorative coffee mug for the first 150 and run wit..

Celebrate the new year with the First Day Trail Run and Walk at Monroe Lake, an untimed, non competitive trail event. Choose from three scenic distances, enjoy hot soup and a warming fire, and support Monroe Lake programs.

Kick off the new year with the Resolution 5K at Stevens Creek Nature Preserve, a free chip timed community run on scenic trails for all ages. Space is limited to 100, so sign up early and consider bringing a non perishable food donation.

Start the New Year in Palmer Alaska with First Howl: Trails & Nog, a snowy trail event with three loop distances and a festive Nog Mile eggnog challenge. Spin the wheel to set your loop order, hunt for hidden book pages, and race for quirky..

Kick off the New Year with a no frills 5K or 8K along the Capital Trail in Williamsburg. Low cost entry supports CRR scholarship funds and the friendly post race vibe includes coffee and doughnuts.

Just Survive 125 is a rugged 125 mile out and back ultratrail from Hobe Sound to Lake Okeechobee along remote single track through pine flatwoods, dunes and cypress swamp. Field limited to 25 runners, unsupported with drop buckets and a 48..

Tuscobia Winter Ultra is a human powered winter adventure on Northern Wisconsin trails, with options to run, bike or ski 80 miles one way or 160 miles out and back. The 160 mile option is an Iditarod qualifier and course is self supported.

Tackle Monte Sano trails in Frozen Trash Panda with 10K or half marathon options, bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Capped at 400 runners; all finishers get a tri blend shirt and award.

Warm up your winter running with the Frozen Assets Endurance Run, a scenic 10k loop through snowy single track at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area. Expect cold conditions, carry your own supplies, and celebrate after at Birdh..

Explore scenic Hacienda Hills trails with sweeping Bay Area views in San Jose on Jan 3, 2026, choosing distances from a kids run to a 50K ultramarathon. Day of registration, aid stations, and medals for all finishers make it welcoming for e..

Tackle the Lost Coast 55K in Whitethorn, California on January 3, 2026. This scenic but demanding 55K packs roughly 6,500 feet of climbing across backcountry gravel roads and quiet pavement, offering sweeping coastal views and a remote trai..