Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail running in Cool, California with 5k, 10k and half marathon options on Sierra Foothills trails. Proceeds support Georgetown Divide Ready by 21 and a Camp Taylor scholarship; family packages, childcare, and a post-race breakfast are inc..

Timed running events in Whittier, NC on a 1.4 mile loop offering 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour formats, lap timing options, aid station support, and on site lodging.

Experience a diverse weekend of trail running and off road duathlon at San Diego’s Scenic Lake Hodges. Choose from distances ranging from a kid’s mile to a 50K ultra marathon or tackle the mountain bike and run challenge.

A trail race at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on October 17, 2026 offering Half Marathon+, 15K, 10K and 5K loops through rock formations, canyons and a 500 foot tunnel on the Pacific Crest Trail with multiple aid stations.

Trail races at Medoc Mountain State Park on October 17, 2026 with 5 mile and 10 mile options that share start and finish areas. The 10 mile course adds mountain bike trails and a summit loop amid wooded single track.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through Carolina Beach State Park to celebrate Great Trails State Day. Support young runners while racing past natural coastal landscapes in this inclusive community event.

Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd on October 17, 2026 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma features multiple distances through the 17,000 acre J.T. Nickel Preserve, with gravel roads, wooded trails, aid stations staffed by experienced volunteers, and a companion gr..

Gila 100 in Silver City, New Mexico offers 100 mile and 50 mile trail races through the Gila National Forest, featuring Continental Divide ridgelines, remote backcountry sections and varied desert to forest terrain.

A memorial 5K run and 2 mile walk in Roscoe, Illinois on October 17, 2026. The out and back course uses local trails and crushed limestone, includes a water station, and offers a virtual supporter option.

A 3 mile trail run through Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton followed by dinner, wine and music among the vines. Race entry includes timing, a t shirt and a souvenir wine glass; dinner only options are also available.

A Day of the Dead themed running event at Kingdom Builders Center in Houston with multiple distances including a chip timed half marathon and a virtual option. The event features a pre race costume contest, aid stations, and a post race ral..

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

Trail races on October 17, 2026 in Black River State Forest near Millston Wisconsin, offering 10k, 25k, 50k and an 85k that links all courses. The event includes a winter hat, handcrafted finisher medals and on site camping.

Multiple runs and a walk in Springville, CA on October 17, 2026, with distances from a half mile kids run to a 10K trail held mostly on dirt roads and single track trails as part of the Apple Festival.

A newly routed 10K trail run on October 17, 2026 in Lake Havasu City that circles Lizard Peak and reaches Balanced Rock Cove, featuring single track, technical sections and lake views. Registration opens May 11 with a listed fee of $45.

Experience the heart of the PA Wilds with trail races through Elk State Forest. Choose from distances including 12k, 25k, or a 50k ultra and relay starting in Emporium.

A 4-mile trail run and 1-mile walk in Bastrop, Louisiana on 10/17/2026 along forested trails and lakeshore; team competitions and cypress-wood awards; proceeds support Morehouse Parish projects.

Trail races along the Upper Rogue River near Union Creek, Oregon, offering point-to-point 50 Miler and 50K races plus Half Marathon and 12K loop runs, with shaded singletrack, river canyons and a portion of proceeds supporting the Siskiyou..

Experience Long Islands scenic Robert Moses Causeway in this multi day running event. Support local veterans while choosing between marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances with finisher medals for all participants.

A 7K run and a 2-mile walk on the historic grounds of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, featuring mixed surfaces and views of Tulip Grove and the Hermitage Mansion. Proceeds support the Andrew Jackson Foundation.