Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A coastal 5K on the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with Golden Gate and Pacific Ocean views. The event is held rain or shine and gives finisher ribbons to all plus place ribbons for the top five overall.

Epiphany Cross Country in New Bern on August 17, 2026 features separate girls and boys 5K races. Entry has no fee and registration was recorded on December 7, 2025.

Experience a hilly 5k trail race through the scenic Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in this midweek summer series event.

A four-week midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August featuring short trail races of 5K, 10K, and 12K with varied elevation profiles. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided and series awards go to top point scorers.

A 5K cross country race at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby on August 18, 2026. The course mixes grass fields and crushed limestone trails, with separate races for male and female competitors and open entry for kids and adults.

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT, with 5 km, 2.5 km half lap, and a cubbies category for ages 5 and under. Events run rain or shine with a stated thunder and cancellation policy.

Explore the scenic trails of Monroe County during this four part mid week race series. Enjoy chip timed runs through various local parks along with post race cookouts and custom series participant awards.

A 60 hour endurance challenge at Snow Mountain Ranch where runners repeat a 10 mile trail loop to reach milestone distances. Entry includes lodging, meals, training and recovery services.

A 200 mile loop race in the La Garita mountains near South Fork, Colorado, reaching just under 13,000 feet and featuring pine forest, alpine tundra, and large mountain parks. Initial entries are limited to about 25–30 runners.

A 5K trail run in Helena, Montana on August 20, 2026. The 58th edition offers youth and adult categories with $10 and $20 entry fees and raises funds for local high school cross-country teams.

Experience an intense summer endurance challenge at the 7IL Ranch in Texas featuring trail distances from 10k to 135 miles and team relays on a 10km loop course.

Two day trail event at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho featuring a 13K (listed as 8 Miles) and a 2 mile run with gondola access, a two day vendor village, swag bags, and weekend giveaways.

A team relay at Crystal Mountain on August 21-22, 2026 featuring three alpine trail loops, a mid-race gondola ride, and views of Mt. Rainier. Multiple team formats are offered, plus on-site camping and glamping at Ragnar Village.

Shawnee Hills Trail Races runs August 22 and 23, 2026 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, Illinois. Multiple distances including 100 mile, 100k, 50k and a half marathon traverse sandstone canyons and waterfalls with on-site tree house lodging.

A fixed-time ultra at historic Nardini Manor on a flat 500 meter gravel loop, with 6 hour and 12 hour options, an on-course aid station, cupless water policy, designated crew areas, and on-site medical support.

A trail half marathon at Post Canyon Binns Hill Staging Area in Hood River, Oregon, featuring about 2,300 ft of climb, two official aid stations, a cup less format and finisher prize bags, with no pets and no earbuds allowed.

Trail races in Windham, ME on technical single-track loops offer 13M, marathon and 50K options with two aid stations and a well marked course. The event supports local trails and requires a minimum participant donation with proof.

A point to point 100K trail race in Naples NY on the Bristol Hills Branch trail. The course is nearly all single track, features 11 aid stations, a 20 hour cutoff, UTMB and Western States qualifying status.

A trail race at Hyner Run State Park in North Bend, PA offering a 14 mile course and a 7K that shares the opening climb. The event uses Sproul State Forest trails, has a strict six hour cutoff, and three aid stations.

Gravel Worlds Run Series in Lincoln, Nebraska offers 50k, half marathon, 10k and 5k mostly on gravel roads with rolling hills. Events are self-supported, marked, and include regular aid stations plus GPS course files.