Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

A fall trail event in Moab offering distances from 15K to 100K, varied desert terrain and substantial elevation changes, with cup-less aid stations and free participant camping at Mad Moose Base Camp.

A daylong running event covering 50 miles through Door County, Wisconsin during peak fall color. Runners may compete solo or on teams of two to five, and the course has nine aid stations plus a post race buffet with drinks and pizza.

A Halloween-themed 5k and 1 Mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026, presented by Aetna, featuring a costume contest, finisher medals, in-person and virtual options, and a winter-item collection for the Boys and Girls Club.

Experience a themed loop course at Eisenhower Park featuring rocky natural trails and significant elevation. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 53K at this festive, cupless trail event limited to 350 runners.

A dog friendly off-road 5K at Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Sorrento, FL on October 24, 2026. Registration includes park admission, a t-shirt and finisher medals for runner and dog, with limited in-person spots.

A multi-distance loop event on October 24, 2026 near St. Paul, OR, featuring 50 mile, 50 km, 30 km and a free 1 km kids run on a mostly paved, flat 10k loop with aid stations and a cupless policy.

A 15K trail race and a 15K ruck at Babler State Park near Wildwood, MO, run on a loop with about 1,350 feet of climbing. The event includes finisher swag and awards, one unmanned water drop, and a 75 runner cap.

A 100 mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, featuring single-track, rail-to-trail sections and historic mining ruins. Runners have 32 hours to finish and may use designated crew and pacer aid stations.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

Trail races around three Greensboro lakes at Bur Mil Park mark 20 years with half marathon, marathon, and 40 mile options plus relays, ruck and virtual choices. The course uses marked watershed trails with aid stations and generous cutoffs.

An 8-hour loop race and a separate 6K at Wildwood Canyon State Park in Yucaipa, CA, featuring a 3.7 mile loop with ~600 ft gain per loop, aid stations, vendors, and an after party at a local brewery.

Suttle Lake Trailfest in Sisters, OR features 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour trail running on a 3.6 mile loop with 110 ft elevation gain per loop. The event includes free camping, an aid station and specific pacer allowances.

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a run..

Experience a Halloween themed trail race through the scenic woods of North Park. Choose between the 6.66K or 13K distances and enjoy a festive atmosphere in Allison Park.

Experience the peak of autumn foliage at the Chippewa Creek Challenge in the Brecksville Reservation. Run a half marathon trail course through the heart of the Cleveland Metroparks amidst vibrant fall colors.

Andy's Backyard Ultra is a last person standing ultra at Teventrails in Earlysville, VA where runners complete a 4.17 mile loop each hour. The final finisher is the runner who completes one more lap than all other entrants.