Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

A remote October trail event near Leavenworth featuring **50k** and **50 mile** courses with alpine ridgelines, golden larches, technical single track, significant elevation gain, and cupless aid station support.

Experience the peak of New England autumn on a journey through the mountains and fields of central Massachusetts. This trail event offers three distances crossing state borders for runners seeking adventure on the Midstate Trail.

A trail running festival in Max Meadows VA on October 10 and 11 2026 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 25K races. Course maps, elevation gain figures, cutoff times, and a runner handbook are provided.

Experience a scenic run or walk through the wooded trails and gravel roads of Fitzgerald Park. This event features a diverse course across grass and varying elevations with professional timing and age group awards.

A community event in Kentwood with a professionally timed 5K trail race and a 1-mile kids run raising funds for families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.

A two day trail weekend at Lake Bastrop featuring a backyard ultra with hourly loops and a ruck event. Additional races from 5K to 50K run on rolling single track with lakeside views and loblolly pines.

Experience a USATF sanctioned endurance event on a flat paved loop in New Jersey. Choose from 12 to 48 hour individual or relay options and earn a custom buckle for completing 100 miles.

Test your endurance at Lake Merced in San Francisco with a scenic 4.5 mile loop course. Choose between a standard run or tackle ultra marathon distances including the 50K and 50 mile events.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

Participate in a half marathon, 5K, or rucking event at Zachariah's Acres in Oconomowoc. Support nature based programs for children with special needs while exploring prairie trails and wildflowers.

A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.

A multi-distance trail event on October 10, 2026 at Lake Somerville State Park featuring shoreline and canopied trails, aid stations, a youth mile, and a ruck division with mandatory pack weights.

Experience a vibrant 5k trail run at Camp Lakota where runners and walkers encounter clouds of color. Help support local scouting and leadership programs while enjoying post race donuts and competing for top finisher awards.

Test your endurance at Jockey High Ridge State Park by completing a 5k loop every hour for five hours. Run the full 25k solo or pair up with a teammate to tackle this unique coastal loop challenge.

A community 5K in Flossmoor with a parallel virtual 5K that raises funds and collects goods to support local families experiencing hidden homelessness and provide school supplies for homeless children.

A community trail event on October 10, 2026 in Holland, Michigan honoring first responders and people affected by cancer. Options include a 5K Run or Walk and a 2K Walk on a scenic course that includes a hill.

Run with Heart in Urbana offers a 5K, a 1 mile fun run walk, or virtual participation along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. The 5K awards the top three male and female finishers in several age categories.

A trail running event at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose Texas on October 10 2026 offering distances from a 1K kids race to a 100K ultra with a 26 hour cutoff. The course has steep sections, cupless aid stations, medals, shirts, and a 100K buc..

Trail races at Pawnee Lake Beach Area in Lincoln with 3, 6, and 12 mile options. Entry fees include a long sleeve shirt, medal, snacks, and drinks.