Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Recreational Forest on October 17, 2026, benefiting the Friends of DuPont State Forest. The event is limited to 300 participants and offers a virtual entry, race swag and a free postrace forest festiva..

United We Move Trailfest on October 17, 2026 at Fall River Bioreserve offers walk, run, and ride routes of varying lengths to support the Annual Campaign; routes are marked and GPX files are available.

A 20-mile single-loop trail race on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, with three aid stations, 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund, event partners HOKA, Feetures, and Huma, and a post-race gathering in Se..

A 5k cross country race run in two loops around Willow Hill Reservoir next to Folsom High School, part of the Pacific Association USATF Cross Country Grand Prix, with a $75 bonus for breaking an age group record.

A 5 Mile run and a 1/3 Mile kids fun run at Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard, with mixed gravel and pavement trails, apple treats for finishers, age group awards, and certificates for apple pies.

A trail running event at Jacks Valley Elementary School featuring fire roads and single track with steep sections and scenic views, multiple distance options, mapped courses in CalTopo, and no finisher or division awards.

A Last Person Standing race on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC. Runners complete hourly loops until one remains, with an aid station, assigned crew spots, streaming, swag, and handmade awards.

A trail 5k run/walk at Birchfield Park in Holt on October 17, 2026, with age group awards, guaranteed shirts while supplies last, group pricing options, and proceeds benefiting Island City Academy.

A new annual trail race at Iola Winter Sports Club on 10/17/2026 offering 25 km, 10 km and 5 km courses on singletrack and ski trails, with aid stations, post-race snacks, medals and age-group awards.

Trail races at Geode State Park in Danville, IA on October 17, 2026, offering 5K, 12K and 25K routes on varied terrain. The event supports Friends of Geode projects, gives a geode to every finisher, and awards handmade plaques to winners.

A community cross-country 5K in Haddonfield on October 17, 2026 with pre-race packet pickup, onsite registration options, entrant T-shirts, awards by overall and age groups, and accommodations for visually impaired participants.

The third Jackalope race in Doña Ana County, New Mexico on October 17 and 18, 2026 features trail, MTB and gravel categories on the same course through Mesquite, Las Cruces and Tortugas Mountain, with multiple distances and podium awards by..

Evenstar Ultras is a timed trail event at Shenandoah River State Park with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a 3.48 mile loop. Frequent returns to the main aid station reduce the need to carry heavy gear.

An in-person 5 km and 10 km event at Bluemont Park in Arlington on October 17, 2026, with flat courses and walker-friendly access. Virtual entries are available with several medal and shirt options.

Run Wild Races stages biannual runs and an obstacle course at the Metro Richmond Zoo, with net proceeds benefiting Pygmy Sloth conservation. Participants get free zoo admission and spectators a 10% discount.

A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.

Trail footraces at Caribou Bog Outdoor Center on 17 Oct 2026 feature a 5ish K and a 6 hour fixed time event with blue and red loop options where laps earn points for individuals and teams.

A multi duration trail running event at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, VA on October 17 to 18, 2026, featuring 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour solo races plus team relays. The park offers camping and family amenities.

Trail races at Germantown MetroPark offer multiple distances through old-growth forest, ravines, prairies and the Twin Creek corridor. The event includes marked courses, aid stations, timing, race items, and postrace refreshments.

An outdoor stair climb through historic Old Bisbee on a 4.5 mile course with nine staircases and over 1000 steps. The chip timed event offers scenic town views, in person bib pickup, and strict onsite rules for participants.