Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Enjoy a scenic fall run, walk and roll through 125 acres of wooded trails, meadows and ponds. Choose a half marathon, 5K, 5K ruck or family one mile loop and support Zachariah's Acres for children with special needs.

Run a certified 5K on a scenic 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County on Saturday, October 10, with a 2K walk, a Half Pint kids run and a virtual 5K option. Family friendly event continues rain or shine with race day packet pick up.

Take on canopied, rolling trails along Lake Somerville in the Birch Creek Unit with a lakeside start and finish on a large grass lawn. Distances span a youth one mile up to 50k, including marathon, half and ruck options for all levels.

Join the third annual Meecheway 5K Trail Color Run in Defiance on October 10 for a fun, colorful trail run that supports Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs. Enjoy a race shirt, treats and friendly competition for all ages.

Run five hourly 5K loops for a cumulative 25K at Jockey's Ridge State Park, including a dune crossing and team relay options. Chip timing, finisher medal and a festival vibe with food, music and beach access make this a fun fall challenge.

Join the Shauna Smith Heroes 5K Trail Run or 2K Trail Walk in Holland, MI to support local families affected by cancer. Enjoy scenic trails, community spirit and honor a loved one while raising funds for Shields of Hope.

Join Run with Heart on Saturday October 10 in Urbana Ohio for a community 5K, 1 Mile fun run and virtual option starting at Depot Coffeehouse. Enjoy a scenic course on the Simon Kenton Bike Path plus postrace goodies and awards.

Experience scenic trails at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose, Texas, October 10 to 11, 2026 with multi distance options from a family friendly 1K through a challenging 100K. All finishers earn shirts and medals at this rain or shine trail festi..

Join the Dirty Spokes Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run on October 10, 2026 in Suwanee, GA for 3.1 or 6.2 mile runnable trails through smooth, flat single and double track woods. Limited to 275 runners so register early for shirts and awards.

Wolverine State 100 sends runners point to point from Petoskey to Alpena over single track, gravel and limestone roads. Options: 100 mile, 100K, 50K out and back and a 100 mile relay with stocked aid and sub 24 hour awards.

Experience the Le Grizz Ultramarathon & Relay in Polebridge MT, running scenic gravel roads along the North Fork Flathead near Glacier National Park. Choose 50 mile solo or relay, or shorter 15K and 5K distances among aspens and larch.

Join Miles at the Moose on October 10 for a family friendly 1K and 5K at scenic Moose Ridge Golf Course benefiting the U of M Rogel Cancer Center. Enjoy rolling fairways, commemorative hats and medals and post race donuts and cider.

Run the Vineyards at White Horse Winery features 10K, 5K and 1 mile on a flat scenic vineyard course supporting the HEADstrong Foundation. Enjoy a tech tee, souvenir wine glass, live music, wood fired pizza and a glass of wine.

Run amid peak fall colors at Independence Oaks in Clarkston with the Crooked Loops Trail Run. Choose from scenic 2.5, 5.5 or 8.5 mile courses over rolling hills and wood chip trails through hardwood forest.

Run scenic, technical trails in Chattahoochee National Forest with 50K, 30K and 15K options, starting at Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River. Expect single track, creek crossings, steep climbs, stocked aid stations, and canine 15K..

Take on the 9th annual Bear Trap Trail Races on Oct 10, 2026 in Settlement Canyon near Tooele, Utah. Marathon, 23K and 10K courses wind rugged single track with big climbs, and the marathon includes a summit to 9,600 ft Tooele Peak; bring y..

The Trout Brook 10 mile trail race at Willow River State Park on Saturday, Oct 10, 2026, winds single track and park trails through hills, a stair climb, and waterfall views. Expect a rugged, scenic run with a midrace aid station.

Take on the Into the Woods Six Miler in Erie, Pennsylvania, a scenic six mile trail through woods, fields, boardwalk and streets. All runners get colorful socks and chip timing plus post race snacks and drinks, including Erie Beer.

Run Whiskey Run in Bandon OR on Oct 10, 2026 invites trail runners to enjoy shaded, loamy single track through the Whiskey Run system. Pick 1.5, 5, or 10 mile routes on trails reserved for runners for a scenic Oregon coast escape.

Run scenic trails across Oak Grove, Camden, Newton Hills and more in the Sioux Falls Area Running Club Trail Series, with distances for every level. Earn age division points toward prizes and enjoy a family friendly festival with vendors.