Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Methodist Mountain Ultra The Methodist Mountain Ultra (MMU) is a trail race set on the Methodist Mountain trail system near Salida, Colorado. It takes place at the northern end of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The event features two dista..

Weekend at Burney in Burney, CA runs October 22 to 24 and features 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour formats plus 13.8 mile and 4.8 mile races. All races are cupless and free registration is available for Indigenous runners.

A USATF certified, timed multi day event on a paved 1.00203 mile loop in Veteran's Park Alabaster, Alabama. Options span 6 to 72 hours with 24 hour aid, chip timing, cupless aid station, and finisher medals plus 100 and 200 mile buckles.

A remote 100 mile point to point on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas, featuring rocky, steep terrain, multiple creek crossings, required GPS tracking, large elevation gain, and a 38 hour time limit.

A multi-distance trail event at Hill Country State Natural Area (Oct 23-25, 2026) featuring rocky, high-elevation loops, extensive course markings, cupless aid stations, ruck divisions, and youth running options.

A Halloween-themed trail event in Pingree Grove, IL on October 23, 2026 with multiple 5 km heats, haunted sets and animatronics, plus a costume contest, bonfire and food; spectator fee $10, free parking.

A 100 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas on October 23, 2026. The course is rugged and remote, requires a satellite GPS tracker and GPX file, and has a 38 hour cutoff.

An endurance event at Beals Point, Granite Bay featuring hourly 4.16 mile laps until one runner remains, plus a 12 hour Mini Last Person Standing option. Aid is available at the start area and runners may set personal aid stations.

A backyard ultra at Beals Point in Granite Bay where runners run a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one remains. A 12 hour Mini format offers the same hourly lap with a fixed limit.

A 200 mile endurance run around San Diego County held in Escondido Oct 23 to 26, 2026. Runners have 82 hours to finish, must have crew support, and the field is limited to 24 experienced ultrarunners.

Experience a technical hundred mile loop through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Runners will encounter sandstone arches and waterfalls across Tennessee and Kentucky with a thirty four hour cutoff.

A USATF sanctioned 24 hour event at Gulf Coast State College where runners complete one mile every 30 minutes. Solo and two person team entries are allowed, with shirts, finisher medals, and awards in several categories.

A trail event at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 offering a 3.1-mile Yellow Loop and timed 6H and 24H ultra options across desert and alpine trails, with on-site camping, food trucks, and festival amenities.

Night Light is a nighttime trail event on the Battle Creek trails in Saint Paul with 5K, 10K, 15K and a three person 15K relay. The course is off pavement on grassy and dirt trails with notable climbs and is unlit.

A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation on October 23-24, 2026 covering 112.8 miles and 23,800 feet elevation gain with camping and village amenities.

A backyard ultra in Park City, Utah on October 23, 2026, featuring a repeating 4.167 mile loop on Round Valley mixed trail. The race runs hour by hour until one runner remains, with milestone prizes and crew support.

Obstacle course races at Massanutten Resort on October 24 and 25, 2026, featuring 5K and 10K distances plus a kids race, spectator tickets, team entry options, lodging discounts, and service member discounts.

A multi-distance event based at Rosecrans Memorial Airport near St. Joseph, Missouri, run on a scenic 25-mile loop. Aid stations, drop-bag support, and defined crew and pacer rules are provided for ultradistance and shorter races.

A 13.4 mile trail half marathon near Grand Canyon Village through Kaibab National Forest, featuring forest jeep roads, rocky and dirt sections, and a paved final mile. Registrants receive a shirt and finishers receive a medallion.

Experience a Halloween themed endurance race on a 2.2 mile paved loop around Miller Lake. Choose from 12, 6, or 3 hour runs or enjoy a non timed trick or treat fun run with costume contests and candy stations.