Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Blood Rock is a weekend of trail races at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham Alabama, offering 100, 50, 50K and 25K options over scenic single track and challenging climbs. Aid stations serve hot food and registration closes December 1 2025.

Quiet Silence in Lake Mills, WI on Dec 5 and 6, 2025 features 50k and 25k out and back runs on the scenic Glacial Drumlin State Trail from Rotary Park. Mostly flat crushed gravel, clocked finishes and awards for top finishers.

Run the scenic Shakori 40 at Shakori Hills Dec 5 and 6 with 40 mile, 40K, relay and 4 mile options, then relax with live music, camping, food and bonfires. Friendly festival vibes and awards make it a weekend to remember.

Island View Endurance Run in Goleta, CA offers distances from 12 km to 100 mile across scenic coastal trails with big climbing. Supportive aid stations and buckle awards for 100 mile finishers make this a memorable ultrarunning test.

Run the festive Krampus Cross Country in San Francisco with live races on Dec 7 and a virtual option Dec 5 to Dec 8. Pick a 5K, 10K or the Naughty Nine Miler and score a woodallion, race shirt and Krampus beer sampler stein.

Take on the Frozen Chosin Challenge at Johnson Shut Ins State Park December 5 to 7, 2025, a rugged winter weekend honoring Korean War veterans. Choose 40 mile, 17 mile or 4 mile routes with steep trails, river fords and bivouac camping.

Join the Krazy Krampus 5K in Indianapolis on December 5, 2025 for a festive, costume friendly run with a mischievous Krampus character and colorful awards. Proceeds benefit the Pike Township Distance Program and winners receive Krampus orna..

The Ragnar Trail Florida will take place in Lithia from Friday 5 December 2025 to Saturday 6 December 2025. You can run 126 miles.

The Fremont Canyon 28k Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Irvine Regional Park, Orange, California. Scheduled for December 6, 2025, this challenging 28k (17.5 miles) course features fire roads with an elevation gain and..

Take on the Tower Tag Challenge at Sleeping Giant State Park, running as many 3.3 mile out and back laps as you can in 4 or 8 hour formats. Enjoy climbs to the Observation Tower while supporting the Sleeping Giant Park Association.

Challenge yourself at the Loup Garou Trail Run in Ville Platte, LA on Dec 6, 2025 with 20, 40, 60 or 100 mile options through cypress swamps, hardwood and piney woods. Expect winding single track, long bridges and spirited local support.

Run scenic single track loops at Lake Norman State Park on Dec 6, 2025 with 30K and 50K options offering rolling terrain and aid stations. Limited spots and shirt for registrations by Nov 13 make this a must do for trail runners.

Run scenic canyon trails with waterfalls and sweeping views at Cloudland Canyon Trail Races, offering distances from a 5 Miler to a 50 Mile for every trail runner. Presented by Run Bum Races, proceeds support the park and finishers earn swa..

Experience stunning high country trails at Staunton State Park, winding through grassy meadows and granite cliffs with sweeping alpine views and rewarding climbs. Choose 8 mile, 16 mile, or 50k distances and earn a unique finisher award.

Caloosa Fest Ultra in Alva, Florida offers looped trail courses over rolling, technical terrain with 5K, 25K and 50K options. This cupless event includes on course support, a folding race cup and awards for top finishers.

Join Q50 Races Santa on Trails 5k at Fontainebleau State Park for a festive trail run with race day registration. All runners get a Santa hat, shirt and handmade medal; please bring a new unwrapped toy for New Orleans Mission.

Run the 37th annual Death Valley Trail through dramatic desert scenery and near North America's lowest point. Choose marathon, half marathon, or 10K on a quiet dirt road with a limit of 200 runners for an intimate challenge.

Camp Crooked Creek hosts a winter trail festival in December with a scenic start by John Barr Lake and a challenging 12.7 mile loop across rolling hardwood hills. Distances from 5K to 100 mile and heated facilities make it race friendly.

Brazos Bend 100 runs December 6 and 7 at Brazos Bend State Park in Texas, with races from a kids kilometer to 100 miles. Enjoy a scenic mostly flat 16.7 mile loop and a 100 mile Western States qualifier for sub 32 hour finishers.

Devil Dog Ultras at Prince William Forest Park offers 50K, 100K and 100 mile looped trail races on scenic single track and rolling hills. Well marked loops, staffed aid stations with hot food, and a 300 runner cap make for a focused ultra w..