Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4085 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!

A multi-distance trail event at the Wolf River Refuge Trailhead in Memphis built around a 14 mile loop. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier and aid stations appear roughly every four to five miles.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Jamestown, TN on November 6, 2026 using a 4.167 mile out and back loop over gravel, road and trail. Aid is provided at a main station and a belt buckle is awarded for 100 miles.

Big Texas Ultra is a two day trail event in Georgetown, Texas offering 15K, 50K, 100K and a 15K ruck on the Lake Georgetown Rim Trail. Courses include an out and back 15K and a 50K loop with notable elevation gain.

Night trail race at Bogue Chitto State Park with 5 and 10 mile options; bring a headlamp, your own water bottle, and follow leave no trace rules.

A solo trail event at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6-7, 2026 with a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultra options on a 15.2 mile course. The weekend features a Ragnar Village with food trucks, music, and a bonf..

A 24 hour ultra at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, VA that uses a single 0.84 mile paved loop. Runners can enter solo or as a team and compete over a published 100 Miles distance while passing the same start and aid area each lap.

A two day trail relay at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on November 6-7, 2026, featuring 121 miles of single-track desert trails with 15.2 miles per runner. Teams of 8 or 4 camp in Ragnar Village with food trucks, music, and Rent A Tent av..

Virginia Beast 2026 is a multi-day rucking event in Virginia Beach on 6 to 8 November 2026. Events vary in distance and competitors must be prepared to carry 40 lb, 50 lb, or 80 lb rucks.

A multi-distance trail event in Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest offering ultra distances, a 50K and a 15K Fun Run, with aid stations, pacing rules, finisher awards, and proceeds funding forest projects.

Trail trail event at Twin Buttes in San Angelo with alternating 5K loops and options from a single 5K to a 24 hour timed race.

A trail event in Silverado, CA, with marathon, 25k, half and 10k courses routed from Black Star Canyon; the marathon has 4,244' of elevation gain and aid stations are placed along the route.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga on November 7, 2026 with a 1-mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K plus local craft beer, food, and pet vendors.

An endurance running event in Woodbine NJ offering 6-, 12- and 24-hour individual races plus 12- and 24-hour relays. The course uses 5.5-mile dirt laps with few roots and the venue provides camping, cabins, showers and a sauna.

Obstacle course weekend at Fenway Park with a Stadion 5 km featuring 20 obstacles, kids races and spectator access on November 7 and 8, 2026.

The Hamsterwheel in New Boston, NH features timed 6, 12, 24 and 30 hour events on a scenic 4.0 mile loop along the New Boston Rail Trail, with chip timing, a central aid station, team entries, and buckle awards for 100 miles.

A fully supported 24 hour ultramarathon in Cedar Point, NC, run on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through river, marsh and forest. Proceeds support the Marine Raider Foundation and 100 mile finishers receive a belt buckle.

A Backyard Ultra in O'Neill on a certified 4.17 mile loop along the Cowboy Trail, run hourly until one runner completes a loop more than all others. The race provides water and Proxima C fuel, race swag, and a custom belt buckle for the win..

A November trail festival at Willowdale State Forest in Ipswich offering multiple looped distances from a 10K to 100K, a Cider Donut Mile, and a flagged 0.5‑mile youth run, with cupless aid stations and fundraising for local land trusts.

A nighttime 13.1 mile run through Joshua Tree’s desert trails under the stars; headlamp required and finisher medals awarded.

A public 6K community race at Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN on November 7, 2026, held as a prelude to the NIRCA National Championships. Online registration details and a $30 fee are listed; late registration is availabl..

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