Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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..

Tackle rugged trails at the Last Chance Ultra in Springfield MO on December 6 and 7, 2025, offering ultramarathon distances and a Sunday 10 miler. Run a Saturday race and add the 10 miler for bonus swag and extra challenge.

The Freight Train in Farmville VA on December 6, 2025 offers 100K, 50K, and half marathon courses along a scenic, mostly flat rail trail with two crossings of the historic High Bridge. Finishers earn handcrafted pottery awards and enjoy fri..

Join the festive Krampuslauf at Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme NH with 5K and 10K trail courses or a challenging 9 hour timed event of repeated 10K laps. Earn a 10K medal after your first lap and collect pins and upgrades as you go.

Tackle rugged hill country at Indian Mound Ranch with distances from 5K to 50K and a youth mile. The figure 8 single track course offers rocks, climbs, creek crossings and camping for a true outdoor trail experience.

Brave winter trails at Governor Dodge State Park with 50K, 25K and 15K courses across rolling single track and prairie. Marked trails, limited aid and a cupless policy mean you must carry your own hydration and winter gear.

Join Caloosa Fest 5K in Alva, FL for trail running and festival vibes at Caloosahatchee Regional Park. Pick 5K, 25K or 50K, enjoy on site vendors, a 5K finisher medal and awards for top finishers.

Bigfoot Trail Race takes runners through rolling hills at Salt Fork State Park over a December weekend, offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile loop options for all abilities. Enjoy live tracking, awards and scenic trails.

Join Trail Animals Running Club Winter Classic at Middlesex Fells for scenic but rugged Skyline Trail loops with 8, 32, and 40 mile options. Expect rocky climbs, limited aid, cupless racing, and a friendly sold out vibe.