Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a festive morning at Virgil Gibbons Heritage Park featuring a 5K with optional obstacles and a 1 mile Rabbit Run. This event offers various prize categories for stroller runners, leashed canines, and creative costumes.

Experience a scenic 5k through Portland’s Mt. Tabor Park featuring varied terrain and trails. This dog friendly community event supports local student scholarships and athletic facilities.

A Chinese New Year themed trail event on April 11, 2026 at Bridle Trails State Park offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses, aid stations every 2.5 miles, race shirts, finisher medallions, and awards for top finishers.

Mud Factor Wichita is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Bar 2 Bar MX in Maize, Kansas on April 11, 2026. The event has adult and KIDZ family waves, requires a signed liability waiver and charges a spectator fee for festival access.

Nighttime training run of 25.9 miles on the Massanutten Mountain Trail that mirrors miles 70 to 96 of the MMT 100. Prior daytime experience on the course is required and one personal aid stop is likely near 15.2 miles.

Experience the Sonoran Desert at Lake Pleasant Regional Park with distances ranging from 2 miles to 40 km. Run across the iconic Waddell Dam and enjoy scenic single track trails featuring lake views and local wildlife.

Experience the scenic multi-use trails of Central Oregon with this low-key event offering 40-mile, marathon, and 20-mile distances. Enjoy an epic post-race feast and receive unique finisher socks in the heart of Sisters.

Trail event at LeChee Rock near Antelope Canyon X offering a half marathon and an 8 mile option on sand, slot canyons and ATV tracks; aid stations are provided and the race operates cupless.

Join the Kraken in Sarasota for a 5k or 10k race featuring finisher bottle openers and t-shirts for all runners. Enjoy a community event with awards for top performers across multiple age groups.

Experience a community trail event in Cross River featuring a competitive 5k race, a scenic 4k walk, and a 200m kids dash. Explore the wooded hills of the John Jay Community Trail ending at the campus contest field.

Experience the beauty of the Eno River on technical single track trails in Durham. Choose between a 12 mile or 50 km challenge featuring well stocked aid stations and a supportive community atmosphere.

A charity trail event in Middleburg, Florida on the Sandridge Trail supporting Safe Animal Shelter. Options include a half marathon, 10K, or 5K on marked forest trails with aid stations, awards, and participant swag.

Experience the beauty of the Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve in Clovis. Run through grasslands and oak woodlands with distances available for all levels including a half marathon and kids races.

Join the Spring Fling in San Antonio for a day of running at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park. With distances including a 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, and Kids Dash, there is an event for every participant to enjoy.

Join this community focused event at Ventura Beach featuring multiple distances from 5k to a half marathon. Enjoy a relaxed run along beach path loops with finisher medals, photos, and snacks included for all participants.

Explore Northern Colorado on the Poudre River Trail. This ultra offers 50 and 100-mile options, both for solo runners and relay teams. The unique 100-mile format combines a race day event with a virtual segment.

Experience the rugged terrain of Michaux State Forest with trail races and a half marathon. Navigate creek crossings and forest climbs at Pine Grove Furnace State Park or participate virtually from any location.

Experience a unique all terrain run through Heckscher Farm and wooded trails in Stamford. Runners pass farm animals and historic landmarks on a scenic course while children enjoy a dedicated fun run and educational activities.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K near Vail, Arizona along the Arizona Trail with school bus starts, aid stations, finish-line food and proceeds benefiting the Arizona Trail Association.

The Fifth Street Rock Monster is a technical trail event on the private singletrack of Forever Farm. The 2026 edition features a new continuous loop course across five distances, camping, and a post race meal.