Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at Yellow River State Forest on May 8 and 9, 2026 offer 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on existing trails, with timed results, age group awards, and a Dirty Double combined entry option.

A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina on May 8, 2026, routed through the Black Mountains and Mt. Mitchell with about 48,000+ feet of elevation change. The event includes strict mandatory gear, aid stations, a 39 hour cutoff, and..

Tiger Claw is a multi route trail event on Tiger Mountain near Issaquah on May 8 and 9, 2026. It features a *50k* plus Ascent, Big Cat and Ambush routes, and requires completion of three summit loops within the event cutoff.

A two day trail running festival in Traverse City offering races from 5K to 100K plus relay and charity bib options. Races use singletrack and wide doubletrack through the Pere Marquette Forest with on site post race amenities.

The Tejas Dirt Festival will take place in Rocksprings from Friday 8 May 2026 to Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 4 and 40 miles.

Ragnar Trail Zion is a team relay at Zion Ponderosa Ranch near Zion National Park on May 8-9, 2026. Teams cover 124.8 miles over two days and one star filled night on varied singletrack and jeep trails, with on-site camping and amenities.

A trail race of about 3.9 miles with 860 ft of elevation gain and loss on Bucks Elbow Mountain at Mint Springs Valley Park in Crozet, VA. Finishers receive a T shirt and awards are given overall and by age group.

A riverside trail event in Valley, AL on May 9, 2026 with 12 hour and 6 hour timed events, a 5K and a playful Ice Cream Mile. Supported aid stations, finisher awards, and a $100 prize for a new 12 hour course record.

A 57.41 mile point to point trail ultra on the Florida National Scenic Trail from Alexander Springs State Park to Rodman Reservoir Dam. Crew support and a reliable communication device are mandatory; participation is capped at 50 and a $25..

A timed trail event at Valley Falls State Park featuring looped laps with significant vertical gain, two stocked aid stations, on-site facilities, and support for the Innocent Lives Foundation.

A women focused trail event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park offering distances from 4 miles to 50K across meadows, singletrack, and rocky ridgelines, with cupless aid stations and significant elevation change.

A trail race from Stinson Beach into Muir Woods offering marathon, half marathon and 7 mile options, with technical climbs, ladder and stair sections, marked aid stations, and a field limited to 300 participants.

Trail marathon and 10 mile on the Sag Valley Trail at Teason's Woods featuring substantial elevation, multiple aid stations, sunflower shirts and wooden finisher sunflowers, plus post race chili, beer and awards.

An obstacle 5K and family Fun Run in Maryville, TN on May 9, 2026 featuring 20 mud obstacles, team and individual awards, on-site vendors, and proceeds supporting therapeutic programs at Camp Montvale.

Point-to-point trail races on the Wapack Trail offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options over rocky, technical terrain with significant elevation gain; five aid stations, manual timing, drop bag service, and a strict no-refund registration poli..

Run or walk through conifer forests and along coastal bluffs in Point Arena. This sustainable 5K trail event supports local environmental education and youth stewardship on the Mendocino Coast.

Community races in Lewes offering 5K, 10K and Half Marathon options with run, race-walk, or a Heavy March carrying a 15 lb pack; routes go through Cape Henlopen State Park and Fort Miles in support of wounded warriors.

Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Runs offers 50 mile, 50k, and 15 mile mountain trail races on May 9, 2026; proceeds support the Los Alamos High School cross country team and other local groups.

A trail ultrarunning festival in Pennypack Park offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile loop races with German-themed aid stations, post-race food and music, and traditional German awards.

A community 5K at Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens benefiting Southern Paws Animal Rescue, with a discounted registration option for donors who bring animal food and packet pickup at Charleston Sports Pub in Mount Pleasant.