Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail loop endurance event in Keithville, LA on 10/10/2026. Runners complete a 3.1 mile loop each hour, may stop anytime, and receive official timing for every completed loop and a combined overall time.

A charity running event in Solon, Iowa featuring a timed 5K and a Monster Mile, with all proceeds to the Arthritis Foundation to support pediatric rheumatic disease awareness.

A Halloween themed 4 mile trail run and hike at York River State Park on October 10, 2026. The new trail features single track, river views and rolling hills, with finisher medals for all and a two hour time limit.

A community 5K in Wichita Falls that runs through the historic district, beginning at Temple of Praise and finishing at Pueblo Boxing. Free and paid registration options include race items and support Pueblo Boxing’s youth programs.

A trail race in south Knoxville on October 10 offering a 50k and a 7 Miler across varied singletrack and technical rock, with nearly 4,000 ft of climbing and aid stations placed along the route.

A 12-mile out-and-back to Tesuque Peak in the Santa Fe National Forest, The Big T marks its 40th running on October 10, 2026, with proceeds benefiting Wings of America and a stated $5,000 fundraising goal.

A trail race in Gonzales Canyon Open Space with 10 Mile, 10K and 5K courses. Start and finish are at Solana Ranch Park and the 10 Mile and 10K include the locally known Puke Hill.

Tour de Essex on October 10, 2026 at Essex Park in Rochester MN features a trail 7k, a road 10k, and an Essex Challenge for runners who enter both. All event profits support trail maintenance.

Lap the Lake at Melvern Lake Marina on October 10, 2026 features gravel and pavement bike, run and ruck routes with rolling hills and shoreline views. Distances range from a 3 mile bike up to a 50 mile gravel course.

A backyard ultra on the Tushar Mountain trails at Eagle Point Resort where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour. Entry is tiered with a cap at 200 runners and awards and giveaways for finishers across multiple ultra levels.

A community run and family walk on October 10, 2026 in Pottstown, PA featuring a 5K, a 10-mile route that crosses Douglassville Bridge, and a roughly 1-mile family loop along the Schuylkill River Trail.

A multi-distance trail event in Speedway, Indianapolis using the full B&O Trail. Distances include 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on a course the organizer describes as flat and fast.

Laliik is an annual trail race on Rattlesnake Mountain organized by Runners of the Sage. It offers several distance options and raises funds for the Rattlesnake Slope Preserve, including support for year round porta potties at the trailhead..

Timed 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour events on a roughly 3 mile loop with two miles of trail and one mile of crushed cinder greenway in Valdese, NC. The event is the kickoff for Great State Trail Day and includes vendor space and food.

Point to point 10k trail run in Slatington, PA on October 10, 2026, finishing 1,000 foot above the Lehigh Gap. The course includes single track and technical trails and a separate 2 mile scramble option.

Lutheran Counseling Services holds the We Care 5K on October 10, 2026 in Longwood to raise funds and awareness for mental health. The event offers an in person 5K along parts of the Seminole Trail and a virtual 5K option.

A community fundraising event at Robbins Island Regional Park featuring an officially timed 5K, a virtual 5K option, and a 1K kids fun run held in support of Children of the Promise in Northern Haiti.

Hog Jog in Smithfield on October 10, 2026 features an in-person 5K through Windsor Castle Park, a Piglet Kids Run, and a Virtual 5K with medals and T shirt included.

Cross country meet at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia featuring men's 8,000 meter and women's 6,000 meter college/open races. Both courses are described as true cross country routes and include Flagpole, Parachute and Nursery Hills.

Towpath races in Upper Black Eddy, PA offer 50 mile, 50K, marathon and half marathon distances on a mostly non-technical scenic course. Well stocked aid stations, finisher medals and tech shirts are provided and a portion of fees supports l..