Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a nighttime trail run at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course with options for a 5K race or 2K fun run. This family friendly event supports youth athletics programs in Memphis.

A 110 miles trail ultramarathon in the Massanutten range with 22,300 feet of climbing and a 48 hours limit. The reverse MMT route uses rugged singletrack, includes two climbs of Waterfall, and requires crew support for the second half.

A community cross-country festival in Fayetteville, AR on October 2-3, 2026 offering a 1-mile dash and 4K/8K races. The event is run by a 501(c)(3) supporting Northwest Arkansas high school programs; registrations are donations and generall..

A weekend multi-sport event in Yellow River State Forest combining a mostly flat five mile trail run with catch and release fly fishing and local craft beer. Proceeds support coldwater and habitat projects in northeastern Iowa.

Trail runs near Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding with a 50K and a 24 mile option. The 50K includes a summit loop with about 5,700 ft of gain, rocky sections on Signal Peak OHV Road, cupless aid stations, and finisher medals.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN, featuring technical single track, steep climbs, creek crossings and more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support park trail improvements and top finishers rece..

Obstacle course weekend in Henderson near the Las Vegas Strip featuring Sprint and Super distances, kids races, hurricane heats, and an obstacle workshop on technical desert trails with uphill sections.

A single-day *100 mile* ultramarathon through the San Gabriel backcountry, held since 1986; the event features volunteer-run aid stations, trail work programs, and qualifying status for major ultraraces.

Experience the stunning red rock canyons and desert meadows of Moab in a trail event featuring 15k, half marathon, marathon, and 50k distances with free on site camping.

Spartan Race weekend at Neal Farms near Nashville features Sprint and Super obstacle races, kids events, workshops, and multi-hour Hurricane Heat formats across rolling fields, woods, and a 12-foot-wide creek.

Experience Minnesota's largest state park on a flat trail course at St. Croix State Park. Choose from four distances including a 100K ultra featuring a climb up a historic fire tower.

A weekend of coastal trail races in Yachats, Oregon, set in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Distances range from 10K to 50K on beaches, bluffs and old growth forest with on course aid and post race awards.

A last person standing trail race on Hamilton Island in the Columbia River Gorge where runners repeat a 4.13 mile loop each hour and must finish each loop in under 60 minutes to continue until one runner remains.

A 24 hour trail event at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area in Cornwall Connecticut featuring a Double Kuwohi route of about 28 miles and 13,685 feet of elevation. Participants may run, hike, or walk.

A 30 hour timed trail ultra at Roosevelt Forest on a 2.23 mile loop. Runners complete as many laps as possible with a pavilion aid station and awards based on most miles in 30 hours.

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

Multi-distance trail event at Tryon Farm in Michigan City on October 3, 2026. Participants run or walk repeated 4 mile loops across grassy fields, single track dirt trails and short paved sections with a main station and unmanned aid.

A point to point ultramarathon in Davis County, Utah offering 50 mile, 55K, and 25K routes. Courses run from Wilderness Park in Kaysville to Tunnel Springs Park over mostly trail terrain with significant elevation change.

Trail races at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve near Peosta, Iowa, offering 5.2 mile, 25k and 50k options on a multi loop course with creek crossings and rugged, hilly terrain. Free camping, showers and shuttle service are provided.

A 104 mile out and back trail event in western Pennsylvania crossing the Westmoreland Heritage Trail, West Penn Trail and several park preserves, with 7,392 ft of gain, multiple aid stations, and a 32 hour cut off.