Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Celebrate the holidays at the Angry Cow Trail Run on Dec 13 in Panama, Nebraska with 2, 4 and 6 mile options plus rucking. Wear festive gear and enjoy beanies, snacks and Colleen's chili on scenic trails.

Tackle scenic, technical trails in charming Helen GA on December 13, 2025 with a half marathon or a 10K that rewards grit as much as speed. Register from March 17 and grab early swag by November 1; walkers are welcome and hills await.

Take on the Spirit of Syllamo in Norfork, Arkansas, a rugged trail experience through the Sylamore Ranger District with 100 mile, 35 mile and 10k options. Expect rocky, steep singletrack, creek crossings and wild Ozark scenery for a true ad..

Beast of the East 100 invites trail runners to Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC with 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon and half marathon routes. Expect rugged ridgelines, big climbs, scenic views and generous aid stations.

Join the 0 Degree Winter Trail Festival in Pittsford NY on Dec 13 for a chilly day of trail racing to raise funds for local trail projects. Choose 15, 10 or 5 mile courses that tackle the notorious Hell on Roots climb and Ski Hill Climb.

The Pigtails Run in Maple Valley on Saturday December 13 2025 offers 50K, marathon and half marathon courses along the scenic Cedar to Green River Trail. Expect mostly paved trail, modest on course support, and finish line pizza and soup.

Run the scenic coastal trails of Crystal Cove State Park on December 13, 2025 at the Crystal Cove Trail Run with 15K and 6K courses plus a kids 1K. Celebrate at the post race party with breakfast, a 21 and over beer garden, free photos and..

Celebrate the season at Saint Nick's Run Fest at Lindsey Park in mid December with festive charity trail runs on scenic, hilly single track loops in 7K, 13K and 20K or ruck options. Participants get a long sleeve shirt, a finisher medal, an..

Run the Pocahontas 5k, 10k or half marathon on Dec 13 along the scenic Bright Hope Trail in Pocahontas State Park. Walkers and virtual runners welcome with chip timing. Finishers get a coin and shirt and proceeds benefit Operation Turbo.

Run Caney invites trail runners to a scenic loop around Upper Caney Lake in Kisatchie National Forest with 5K, 6 mile and 12 mile options. Enjoy gentle hills, oak flats and a friendly finish with awards and homemade ornaments.

Run At The Rock returns to Cedarock Park in Burlington NC with 5K 10K and half marathon trail races on scenic, moderately technical single track. Registration includes a race hoodie and a finisher medal that doubles as a drink coaster.

Run Jingle Trails in San Antonio on December 13 with 5K and 10K options on technical dirt and rocky singletrack. Finishers get a medal, first 200 a canvas tote and a Shiner beer at the finish.

Warm up your winter running at the Morris Hot Cocoa 5K and 10K in Morris Plains, NJ, a scenic grassy trail with rolling hills and postrace hot cocoa. Finishers get a medal and long sleeved shirt while proceeds support St. Jude Children's Re..

Enjoy the Blue Canyon Trail Run in Socorro NM on Dec 13, 2025 with scenic 10K and 18 mile courses that support Socorro High School cross country and local trail maintenance. Parking and aid are at Socorro Rodeo Grounds.

Tackle rolling singletrack at the Bell Ringer Trail Run on December 13, 2025, with 50K, 25K and 15K distances at Montgomery Bell State Park. Proceeds support Friends of the park and finishers earn medals and local wood awards.

Celebrate the season with Saturnalia, a Rock Candy Running year end 10K through Squaxin Park in Olympia with Puget Sound and Capitol views. Finish to festive aid station treats and a commemorative medal.

Run a scenic point to point trail half marathon along Folsom Lake, winding on single track through oak groves, grassy slopes and Sierra views. Expect technical sections, gentle rolling hills and shuttle service back to the start.

Join the Toys for Tots Cross Country Race in Lubbock on December 13, 2025 at Mae Simmons Park for looped 1, 2 and 4 mile courses for kids and adults. Family friendly and running as a local tradition since 1986.

Join the Frosty Forest 5K in Stratford CT on December 13 for a festive off road run through Roosevelt Forest. Run, jog, hike or walk in holiday costumes, enjoy winter trails, and support local causes.

Take on the Holmdel Classic in Holmdel Park for a rugged trail challenge: choose the 50 km ish or the Halfish over multi lap loops that wind through roots, rocks and The Bowl. All proceeds support MissionCleanWater.