Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

NYRR Cross Country Series #2 is a scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on October 4, 2026. The event includes a free Rising NYRR kids program and a member standby registration option.

The North Bend Skyline 30K will take place in North Bend on Monday 5 October 2026.

Runners climb the Empire State Building's 86 flights and 1,576 stairs to the observatory in this New York tower race on 10/06/2026. Multiple entry categories are offered with different registration windows and fees.

A multiday off-road sports event in Ruidoso, New Mexico from Oct 8 to Oct 11, 2026 featuring off-road triathlons and a 5K trail run, World Championship races for Elite Age Group and Youth divisions, an expo, community activities, and on-sit..

A two-day mountain trail festival in Big Bear Lake with five race distances, varied alpine and desert terrain, UTMB World Series Major status, and opportunities for qualification to major trail events.

A 100 mile point to point on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. USATF certified course with crew access, well stocked aid stations and chip timing, serving as the final leg of the From Start to Heart series.

A multi day ultrarun at Sparks Marina in Nevada on October 9 to 11, 2026 offering timed events and 50 and 100 mile distances on a paved, lighted loop with round the clock aid station support.

A 241.8 mile trail ultramarathon near Moab, Utah that crosses desert, canyons, slickrock and two mountain ranges. The course includes 31,892 feet of elevation gain, 15 aid stations with five sleep stations and a 112 hour cutoff.

Experience an ultra running tradition in Albion Indiana through the IGNITE Trail Series. Choose between 50, 100, or 150 mile distances on a 25 mile loop course with pacer options for the longer distances.

A multi-distance ultrarun near Cassoday, Kansas featuring mostly gravel courses through the Flint Hills, a graduate level 125 mile option with a 30 mile loop, multiple aid stations, crew access points, and timed cutoffs.

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

A four day trail event in the Rocky Point pine barrens using a 10.48 mile loop repeated to cover distances from 10 to 150 miles, supported by two stocked aid stations and crew and pacer rules.

A multi distance timed loop event at Martin House Brewery in Fort Worth on Oct 9-11, 2026. Races use an exact two mile paved loop on Trinity River trails, feature full aid stations with no cups, and include relay options.

An endurance event in Middletown OH on a flat one mile loop with 48, 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour options. On course aid, camping, and community fundraising benefit local charities.

A trail half marathon in Sandy City that starts and finishes at Lone Peak Park, featuring rolling canyon terrain, well stocked aid stations, free race photos, post-race breakfast, and age-group awards.

Trail races in Auburn, California along the American River Canyon rim with live music and free cider. Distances include a 50K, a half marathon and a 5 mile course with aid stations on the longer routes.

A last runner standing event on October 10, 2026 at Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne MN. Runners repeat *4 miles 880 feet* loops each hour until one runner completes one more loop than all others.

A backyard ultra at Lions Club Park in Rolla, MO featuring repeated 4.167 miles (6.706 km) loops. The last runner to complete one more loop than the next is crowned Lion King or Queen; proceeds partly support the 988 hotline and the park.

The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain NC is a Last Man Standing race of repeated 3.1 mile loops with cycling time limits from 40 to 60 minutes then reset. Runners are eliminated for missed cutoffs and the final solo loop decides victory.

A multi-format endurance event at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City, IL, run on a certified 2.07 mile loop. Multiple timed races are offered with on-course aid, finisher medals and awards, camping, and chip timing provided.