Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A trail ultramarathon at Michigan Tech offering 25k and 50k loop courses with marked trails, multiple aid stations, and timed cutoffs. The 50k requires a headlamp for the early portion and runners must check in at each aid station.

Timed trail endurance event on the Ocotillo Trail in Carlsbad, NM, with 1, 4 and 8 hour solo and relay options, repeated 2 mile loops, two aid stations, and medical support.

Annual Recharge Run at Government Canyon State Natural Area features chip-timed 15K and 8K trail races plus a virtual option. The fundraiser supports Friends of Government Canyon and highlights trails with dinosaur track sites.

Trail running at Allsopp Park in Little Rock over Nov 7 and 8, 2026 with a 5k loop, a 6 hour ultra, finisher medals, awards, and a Double Dare option.

Trail races from 10K to 50K around Mt Tamalpais, held at Stinson Beach with technical trails, significant climb, cupless aid stations, and chip timing.

Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.

One-day community running festival in Nashville on November 7, 2026 with a casual 4 mile group run, expo, vendors, and a raffle.

A nonprofit trail event in Klickitat, WA, featuring a half marathon and 5K along the Klickitat River, shuttle access to trailheads, aid stations, post-run chili with a vegetarian option, and awards for top finishers.

A flat out and back trail festival on the Willapa Hills State Park Trail in Chehalis WA, offering distances from 5K to 100 miles with multiple aid stations and nonprofit race organization.

Timed ultrarunning event at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio offering 24 hour, 100 mile and a 6 hour option on a USTAF certified one mile loop. Central aid station and locally made awards are provided.

A last runner standing backyard ultra on private farmland in Winchendon with a 4.1666 mile loop. The event also offers 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour timed options plus a standalone fastest lap competition.

Trail running at Carkeek Park in Seattle with 5k and 10k forest courses featuring varied trail widths and rolling to steep sections. The 10k is two laps of the 5k and includes substantial climb.

A backyard ultra at Stephen F. Austin State Park where 4.17 mile laps start each hour until one runner remains. The event includes a ruck division with weighted packs and a kids 1K; participants receive a hoodie and poster.

Experience an off-road race weekend at Yeager’s Farm & Market featuring 4 and 10 mile trail runs. Enjoy a local atmosphere with post-race beer and bagels and earn a unique long sleeve tech shirt.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a series of themed races including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k in Orlando. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and family friendly distances like the Kids Dash and 1 Mile fun run.

A scenic trail 5k and 10k at Burke Lake Park on November 7, 2026, offering in-person and virtual options with medals and shirts available.

Trail ultramarathon at Dunns Creek State Park on November 7, 2026 offering multiple distances including a 100 mile race on an approximately 11.75 mile loop.

Bonfyre Trail Fest on November 7, 2026 offers 5, 10 and 15 mile dirt trail courses through pines, steep embankments, boulders and lakes in Waterloo State Recreation Area.

Multi-distance trail race near the Pedernales River on November 7 2026 featuring mixed single and double track, live music, and finisher awards.

A community running event at Fort Atkinson High School featuring a 12K mixed terrain route, a 5K on neighborhood streets, and a 1 mile untimed walk/run, with overall and age group awards for the 5K and 12K.