Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Fixed time loop races at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City offer 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour and 12 hour relay options. Runners do 1.4 mile laps on a paved loop with one aid station and cupless hydration.

Trail races on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback TN include a 100K out-and-back, several 50K options, a two-person 50K relay, and a 25K ruck with specific weight rules; courses finish at Wildcat Pointe and optional live tracking is avai..

Trail ultramarathon in Titusville, NJ with 50K and 25K courses that start and finish at Washington Crossing Park. The 50K features technical Rock Hopper trails and multiple aid stations.

A 24-hour loop endurance race in Williamsburg, VA on certified 2.215-mile loops, with distance awards, on-site support, team tracking, and proceeds benefiting The Arc in Williamsburg.

A fall trail race at Mt. Tom State Park on October 24, 2026, with single and relay options from 5k to 25k on rugged single-track terrain. The event supports Kestrel Land Trust and includes aid stations, medical crews, and awards.

Hixon 50 is a two-day trail running weekend in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin. It offers races from a kids event and 5K and 10K up to 25K and 50K on singletrack with Mississippi River Valley views.

Howloween 5K in Schaumburg is a chip timed 5K run or walk at Busse Woods that supports animal shelters. Pets may join without registration and a virtual participation option is available.

Spooky Sprint in Houston is an annual Halloween themed running event on 10/24/2026 offering distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, shirts, and finisher medals.

A 5K on October 24, 2026 at Stratham Hill Park that runs along Great Bay and benefits Great Bay Stewards; the mostly downhill course includes a race shirt for timely registrants and a bib with a beer or cider coupon.

Trail race at Bothe Napa Valley State Park on October 24, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. The course runs on narrow trails with streams and hills and the field is limited to 300 participants.

Experience the seasonal beauty of Clayton County at the Pony Hollow Trail 15K and 5K. Run through the historic Motor Mill park area and enjoy the autumn foliage on this established trail course.

A night trail run at Explore Park on October 24, 2026, using a 3.6 mile mountain bike XCO course run in reverse with a short 0.25 mile road approach. Headlamps are mandatory and the trail is marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

A road ultramarathon and half marathon in New Orleans on October 24, 2026, offering *50 mile*, *50K* and *half marathon* distances. The open course is marked and supported by aid stations, finishing at Second Line Brewing with awards and a..

A 50 mile ultra plus 50 km, half marathon, and relay teams from 2 to 8 runners through Rothrock State Forest near Boalsburg, PA on October 24, 2026, with staffed aid stations and support vehicle options for ultras.

A one-day trail running festival in Gurley, Alabama offering a 5K, 25K and 50K across mountain single-track with significant climbing, aid stations, local landmarks, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

Community cross country style runs at Woods Park in Lincoln with a 1 mile youth option and a multi-loop 5K, post run food trucks and planned food bank donations.

A marked trail competition in Prince William Forest Park offering a 25 km one loop and a 50 km two loop option with on course aid stations. Entry opens September 15, 2026 and the field is limited to 110 runners.

Eleventh Annual Trick or Trot is a Halloween costume trail 5K supporting the Meridian Band Department at Meridian Early College High School in Sanford, Michigan. The event includes costume prizes, awards for top finishers, glow in the dark..

Oakland Hills Trail Run features 10K, half marathon and 35K courses through Redwood Regional Park with technical trails, marked routes, aid stations and chip timing. The event is cupless and limited to 330 runners.

On October 24, 2026, the New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run offers four trail distances at O'Bannon Woods State Park, featuring single-track forest trails, rocky sections, notable elevation changes, aid stations, timing, and awards for top f..