Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A USATF-certified ultramarathon along the Ohio and Erie Canalway in Akron, offering a 100 mile course plus front and back 50 mile options. Mostly crushed limestone, aid stations every 4 to 6 miles, with 30 and 15 hour cutoffs.

A trail event on Wright's Mountain in Bradford, VT, offering 30-hour, 12-hour and 10K options on a mixed-terrain 10K loop, limited to 100 runners and featuring themed tarot-card awards and milestone prizes.

The second Papertown Trail Races take place October 10, 2026 at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton. Two trail distances (20K and 10K) use chip timing, include marked turns and one water station, and award the top ten men and women in e..

A professionally timed 5K trail race in Kentwood on October 10, 2026, supporting families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases; includes Captain and Angel registrations and volunteer roles.

Trail races in Kaibab National Forest on October 10, 2026, offering 30K, 18K, 10K and a 1K kids dash, organized by volunteers with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff.

Test your endurance at Skeetawk Ski Area by running as many one mile trail loops as possible in Alaska's beautiful Hatcher Pass. Choose from durations ranging from four to twelve hours on the scenic Meadow Loop trail.

Experience a unique trail run through the hills and woodlands of Gravel Switch. Enjoy a route featuring meadows and steep climbs followed by a pancake breakfast and handmade awards at the local heritage festival.

Experience technical trails and rolling hills at Greensfelder Park with distance options ranging from 8 miles to a 50K ultra. This cup free event features a repeating loop format through scenic Missouri woodlands.

Experience a rugged trail run through the Vasaloppet Nordic Center trail system in Mora. With distances including a 10k race and family fun sessions, participants enjoy a well marked course followed by a racers lunch.

A six hour trail running event on the Swauk Forest Discovery Trail near Blewett Pass on October 10, 2026. The 2.45 mile single track loop has about 650 ft of climbing and features a fall themed potluck aid station and a post race dinner opt..

Trail races at Lawless Park in Vandalia, Michigan on an all trail course through forest, streams and lakes. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with chip timing and on course aid.

Experience a historic trail race through the rugged single track of Oil Creek State Park. Choose between four challenging distances ranging from 25K to 100 miles with belt buckle awards for ultra finishers.

Experience a scenic trail run through the hills of Kentucky at the historic Bill Monroe Homeplace. This event features 5K, 10K, and 25K distances accompanied by live bluegrass music and on site camping.

A 55K trail race on the Navajo Reservation on October 10, 2026, running 17 miles up Canyon de Chelly to Spider Rock and returning via Bat Canyon Trail. The route includes sand sections, single track and creek crossings.

Trail running and rucking on a roughly 5K loop at Pigeon Creek County Park in West Olive, Michigan, with 12- and 6-hour timed events plus 10K, 5K, and ruck options; aid stations, packet pick-up, and on-site parking provided.

A repeating loop backyard ultra at the New Town amphitheater in Saint Charles, Missouri, with a 4.17 mile runner loop and a 2.6 mile ruck division that includes weight minimums. Race proceeds support MSMDS research.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve in Huntsville, AL. Competitors run repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour; the last runner to complete a loop is declared the winner, with a buckle awarded at 24 hours or 100 mile..

The Trailwagger is an October 2026 trail event at Gilbert Lake State Park in Laurens, NY with 3 mile, 5 mile, combined 8 mile and two person team options plus a dog stroll. A portion of proceeds supports Super Heroes Humane Society.

Three race options in Katy TX with online registration only, out and back courses repeated to reach each distance, finisher medals and a Best Costume recognition.

Orlando Spartan Weekend at Lake Nona on October 10 and 11 offers obstacle races from a 5 km Sprint to a 10 km Super, plus kids races, a workshop, and a four hour Hurricane Heat. Team registration and a GOVX service discount are available.