Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

An in-person 5K and virtual 5K held at Wickham Park, with packet pickup the day before, finisher medals or reduced fees for no medal or no shirt, post-race refreshments, giveaways, and awards across age groups and teams.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park on Sunday, September 27, 2026, featuring varied trail terrain, live runner tracking, awards for top overall finishers, and a free Rising NYRR kids program for ages 2 to 18.

Trail races of 20 km, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids race take place at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center near Bozeman on September 27, 2026. The Bobcat 5 km directs proceeds to the Montana State University Nordic Ski Team.

A three day all inclusive trail running festival at Zephyr Point, Nevada, on Tahoe area trails including the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Each day has long and short route options and packages include lodging, meals and recovery..

A five-event trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with weekly themed Tuesday evening races from late September through October. Distances are 3 to 5 miles and the final event at Camp Butler is dog friendly.

Run or walk through the scenic Martin Marietta Park in New Bern to support bereaved families. This flat gravel trail event offers both in person and virtual 5K options to honor and remember infants.

A three day and four night trail running festival based in Kanab, Utah with daily timed segments through Bryce Canyon, Zion and Antelope Canyon. An All Festival Pass is listed at $1,250 and includes camping, meals and race timing.

A low-key evening trail race series in Forest Park with three five-race Series from April to October, featuring hilly courses of about 4 to 7 miles. Series standings require at least four races and the event benefits the Forest Park Conserv..

A 3.62 mile cross-country race in Lovelace Park, Evanston, presented as a 6k course with a published course map and tiered entry fees for adults and youth.

Experience a massive endurance test at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area. This ultra trail event features a 152 mile course with over 72,000 feet of elevation gain to be completed within 84 hours.

Test your limits on a flat one mile loop at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Choose from 6 to 72 hour timed races or certified marathon and 50K distances with full kitchen and shower access.

A monthlong October event with a virtual 99 kilometer challenge and in-person 2K, 5K and 10K trail races at SnowKraft Nordic, honoring lives lost to domestic violence and supporting survivors and local services.

Yuba Gold is a self guided 50K point to point in Nevada City, CA that runners may complete any day during October 2026. The original South Yuba Campground to Bear Valley course is run continuously and results are self reported.

Oktoberfest Trail Run in Farmersville, Texas offers 5k to 50k distances on the reclaimed Chaparral Trail through prairies and farmland. The event features marked aid stations, a cupless refill policy, and one post-race beverage per registra..

Back On The Ranch Trail Run in Los Olivos CA runs October 2 to 4, 2026 and offers timed trail formats from three hours to 48 hours. The event is organized by AllWeDoIsRun, a promoter of California Central Coast trail events.

A series of ultramarathons in the Salt Lake City area on October 2–3, 2026, featuring 100M, 50M, 55K, and 25K distances with published course guides and a related podcast.

The Mammoth is a loop footrace in Mammoth Lakes, California that travels the Eastern Sierra and a 760,000 year old caldera. The course crosses alpine lakes, volcanic landscapes and summit sections, with prize money for top finishers.

A chip timed loop event at Marzella Farm in Lykens, PA offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options on a one mile grassy loop with on site camping, food stations and awards.

Experience a nighttime trail run at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course with options for a 5K race or 2K fun run. This family friendly event supports youth athletics programs in Memphis.

A 110-mile trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with about 22,300 feet of elevation gain, a 48-hour limit, required second-half crew support, and multiple staffed and unattended aid stations.