Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Ring in the new year with the Recover From the Holidays 50K in Huntsville on Dec 31, 2025. Ten rolling 3 mile loops on grass with two climbs each loop make a scenic but challenging trail run, and finishers within the nine hour cut off earn..

Ring in the New Year at Oak Mountain State Park with the Run Undead Ultra Trail Party, where looped trail ultras from 25K to 100 miles meet a midnight ball drop and lively party. Expect nonstop music, dance offs, karaoke and aid at the star..

Ring in the new year with the NYE Last Chance Trail Run Corkscrew Edition, a roughly 10 mile loop around Lake Sylvia in Perryville. Free and friendly to walkers, runners, horseback riders, and dogs with snacks and drinks on site.

Ring in the new year with the Resolution Run in Las Vegas, featuring 10K, 5K and 1 mile options plus virtual entries. Enjoy a scenic northwest Las Vegas course with Red Rock views and medals and shirts for finishers.

Ring in the new year at GOODBYE25, a fun community 5K in downtown Rochester, Michigan on December 31, 2025 along the Clinton River Trail. Finishers get handmade awards, white elephant prizes and post race pizza and hot cocoa.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a scenic, untimed run or walk along the Burlington bike path with 1 mile, 5K, or 5 mile out and back options. Gather by the ECHO Leahy Center, then enjoy live music, the burning of Champ and fireworks.

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.