Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A chip timed loop race in Savannah featuring a 1/3 mile circuit of paved road, cobblestone and repeated stair climbs. Runners select one or two hour durations and proceeds go to a family through Rough Runners R4R INC.

A beach fun run at Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable offering 3K and 5K courses on sand; organized by the MSOA to raise funds for scholarships for high school seniors and partnered with local groups for 2026.

A fall ultramarathon on the Ice Age Trail near Greenbush, Wisconsin offering 50 mile and 50K out and back courses. Aid stations are spaced four to eight miles and the event is cupless with reusable cups provided at check in.

A community trail race in Lock Haven, PA featuring 4.5-mile and 9-mile run/ruck options, an out-and-back course of about 8.7 miles on mixed dirt and trail, two stocked aid stations, and proceeds benefiting the Cody Myers Legacy Scholarship.

An Alice in Wonderland Halloween obstacle course on October 11, 2026 in Wallkill NY offering a 5K adult OCR and a 1K kids race with finisher medals and on-site parking and restrooms.

A scenic trail 5K at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, NY on October 11, 2026, with in-person and virtual options, a free kiddie dash, event tee, refreshments, and age group recognition.

Community race in Schenley Park on 11 October 2026 with a 5 km adult course and a 1 km kids loop, packet pickup and a republic-shaped finisher medal. The event features an autumn picnic by the Czech and Slovak school and on-site refreshment..

Join this cross country event in New Bern North Carolina featuring dedicated races for middle school and high school athletes. Run through a natural course at the Epiphany school grounds with 5K and youth distances available.

Insomnia is a night trail race in the Sierra Nevada foothills offering 35K, 14K and 5K options. Courses are marked with reflective ribbons and headlamps are required; the 35K has a 5 hour 30 minute overall cutoff.

A club-only 5K cross country race on October 13, 2026, running through woods and fields. Free for Atlanta Track Club members, the event has a 1 hour 15 minute course limit and requires guest passes for non-members.

A low-key evening trail race series in Forest Park with three five-race Series from April to October, featuring hilly courses of about 4 to 7 miles. Series standings require at least four races and the event benefits the Forest Park Conserv..

A multi-loop trail ultra in Dubuque with 100 mile and 100 kilometer options, varied terrain and substantial elevation gain through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area.

Trail races at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, Illinois on October 16 and 17, 2026 offer distances from 5K to 100K on single track trails with creek crossings and technical sections.

A three-day trail running event at Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, Oregon, offering distances from 5K to 50K. Registration opens Aug 1 and closes Oct 11, 2026, with fees that vary by race distance.

A weekend of races at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Glencoe, Kentucky featuring an 800 m kids run, a 5K trail with a two hour cut off, and a last runner standing ultra run on repeated 2.083 mile laps. Headlamps required for the ultra.

An ultramarathon in western Utah on the historic Pony Express Trail, offered at 50 and 100 miles on 100 percent dirt roads. The route is remote and crew supported with timing checkpoints and simple on course facilities.

Night trail races at Cave Creek Regional Park offering 33K, 22K, 11K and 5K on looped single-track courses with fully stocked aid stations, live split tracking, chip timing and a drop bag area. Crews allowed at start/finish; pacers are not..

A three-day, roughly 60-mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lula Lake, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain; strict cut-offs apply and proceeds benefit Wild Trails.

A 48 hour endurance event in Cedar Falls with repeated 4 mile legs every four hours and an optional 2 mile add-on. Teams of 2 to 4 can split legs and the course uses paved trails and a disc golf area.

Test your endurance at Autumn Lake Winery with a unique hourly 5 km challenge. Choose from 6, 12, or 24 hour individual and relay events across trails and vineyards in Williamstown.