Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join the Clinton Road Zombie Run on Oct 18 in West Milford NJ, from a spooky Zombie Crawl to a 10k through foggy woods with volunteer zombies and haunted aid stations. Finish with music, costumes, survivor medals and prizes.

Pasadena Trail Half & 5K/10K closes the season at scenic Hahamongna Watershed Park, offering half marathon, 10K and 5K on tough local trails for experienced trail runners. Spots fill fast for this flagship fall race.

Experience peak fall foliage and roaring waterfalls at Many Lite in Letchworth State Park on October 18, 2026. Choose a 20 mile run or a 20 mile hike through scenic overlooks and the Genesee River gorge.

Join Cactus Rose Endurance in Bandera, Texas October 23 to 25, 2026 for races from 100 mile to a youth mile on rugged, scenic Hill Country trails. Capped at 500, the weekend features technical climbs, limited aid, and ruck options.

Experience rugged beauty on the Ozark Highlands Trail at Hare Mountain 100 in northwest Arkansas, a UTMB Index race featuring waterfalls, bluffs and big climbs through hardwood and pine forests. Distances include 100 mile, 50 mile and 60k,..

Run the Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra in St Joseph Missouri on Saturday October 24 2026 with races from a half marathon to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic 25 mile loop along riverbanks and Loess Hills with full aid and camping..

Experience the Grand Canyon on October 24, 2026 with marathon, half marathon and 5k options that showcase dramatic rim views and rugged forest trails. Mixed terrain, friendly volunteer support, and a commemorative finisher medallion await.

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at the Caspers Trail Races in Caspers Wilderness Park on October 24, 2026. Choose distances 10k to 50k and enjoy rugged singletrack, supportive aid stations and a festive finish line.

Canyonlands Ultra in Moab, Utah invites trail runners to scenic sandstone canyons and La Sal Mountain views. Distances range from 15K to 100K across sandy washes and technical trails with aid stations and participant camping available.

Experience peak fall colors on Wisconsin's scenic Door County roads at The Fall 50, featuring a challenging 50 mile solo option or a fun relay for teams. Enjoy autumn views and community camaraderie on this one day running celebration.

Trick or Trail in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 offers a family friendly 5K and 1 Mile Spooky Sprint through the Historic 7th Avenue District and Oklawaha Greenway. Post race fun includes cider, vendors, a costume contest and fall fest..

Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K runs October 24 at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC, over rolling gravel trails. Celebrate Tico's 10th birthday while supporting Palmetto Wildlife Rescue.

Take on the SARR Rocky Horror Trail Run at Eisenhower Park on Oct 24, 2026, across scenic trails with distances from 5K to a 53K ultramarathon. Chip timed with shirts and medals, the 3.3 mile loop offers in person and virtual entry.

Join the PawPals 4 Life 5K at Rock Springs Run State Reserve on Oct 24 for a scenic off road trail run that supports the ASPCA. Bring your leashed pup for a pet friendly race or run virtually to earn a shirt and medal and support animals.

Autumn Leaves is a scenic fall ultrarunning event at Champoeg State Park near St Paul, OR offering 30K, 50K and 50M on a fast, mostly paved 10K loop with fall foliage and camping onsite. A free Kids Run adds family fun; bring a cup or hydra..

Run the Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race at Babler State Park on October 24, 2026, with a ruck division for those seeking a weighted pack challenge. Finishers earn a custom Babler Bongo patch and a portion of ruck entries supports DOGS for our B..

Run 100 miles through New River Gorge National Park on a scenic out and back featuring rugged single track and river views. You get 32 hours to finish and earn a custom belt buckle and a hand made finisher mug.

Tackle scenic single track trails at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood CO with 5 km, 15 km, a 5 plus 15 double and a kids 1 km. Enjoy race swag and a pancake breakfast amid varied terrain and rolling hills.

Run scenic single and double track trails at Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall in Red Top Mountain State Park on Oct 24 2026. Choose 3.8 or 7.5 mile routes, snag a soft tri blend shirt and join a capped field for a fun, challenging fall race.

Run the Triple Lakes Trail Race at Bur Mil Park, weaving scenic trails around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend and Lake Jeanette. Choose marathon, half, 40 mile, relay, ruck or virtual entries and earn a custom finisher medal.