Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4039 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!

Fixed-time endurance events at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City offer 3 hr, 6 hr, 12 hr individual, and 12 hr relay options on a paved 1.4-mile loop. Aid is available each lap in a cupless format and relay teams may have up to four runners.

A trail event on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback, TN, offering a 100K out-and-back, several 50K options including a two-person relay, and a 25K ruck; published course maps, aid station details, and optional live tracking are provided.

Trail races in Titusville NJ with 50K and 25K options that traverse Washington Crossing Park and BaldPate, featuring a technical Rock Hopper section and aid stations. Proceeds support the Washington Crossing Park Association.

A 24-hour loop endurance race in Williamsburg, VA on a USATF certified 2.215 mile crushed-gravel loop, with multiple distance awards, team tracking, and proceeds benefiting The Arc in Williamsburg.

A fall trail race at Mt. Tom State Park on October 24, 2026, with single and relay options from 5k to 25k on rugged single-track terrain. The event supports Kestrel Land Trust and includes aid stations, medical crews, and awards.

Hixon 50 is a two-day trail running weekend in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin. It offers races from a kids event and 5K and 10K up to 25K and 50K on singletrack with Mississippi River Valley views.

Howloween 5K in Schaumburg is a chip timed 5K run or walk at Busse Woods that supports animal shelters. Pets may join without registration and a virtual participation option is available.

Spooky Sprint in Houston is an annual Halloween themed running event on 10/24/2026 offering distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, shirts, and finisher medals.

A 5K on October 24, 2026 at Stratham Hill Park that runs along Great Bay and benefits Great Bay Stewards; the mostly downhill course includes a race shirt for timely registrants and a bib with a beer or cider coupon.

Trail race at Bothe Napa Valley State Park on October 24, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. The course runs on narrow trails with streams and hills and the field is limited to 300 participants.

Experience the seasonal beauty of Clayton County at the Pony Hollow Trail 15K and 5K. Run through the historic Motor Mill park area and enjoy the autumn foliage on this established trail course.

A night trail run at Explore Park on October 24, 2026, using a 3.6 mile mountain bike XCO course run in reverse with a short 0.25 mile road approach. Headlamps are mandatory and the trail is marked with reflective arrows and glow sticks.

A city ultramarathon in New Orleans with 50 Miler, 50K, and Half Marathon courses that finish at Second Line Brewing. The event features marked routes, stocked aid stations, packet pickup the day before, custom finisher medals, and a record..

On October 24, 2026 in Boalsburg PA, Tussey Mountainback offers 50 mile and 50 km ultras, a half marathon, and multi runner relays on looped unpaved roads through Rothrock State Forest during peak foliage.

A weekend trail event in McMullen Cove, AL featuring a certified 5K Sublett Challenge and 25K and 50K mountain trail races with significant climbing and aid stations. Proceeds support childhood cancer research.

Community cross country style runs at Woods Park in Lincoln with a 1 mile youth option and a multi-loop 5K, post run food trucks and planned food bank donations.

A marked trail competition in Prince William Forest Park offering a 25 km one loop and a 50 km two loop option with on course aid stations. Entry opens September 15, 2026 and the field is limited to 110 runners.

Eleventh Annual Trick or Trot is a Halloween costume trail 5K supporting the Meridian Band Department at Meridian Early College High School in Sanford, Michigan. The event includes costume prizes, awards for top finishers, glow in the dark..

Oakland Hills Trail Run features 10K, half marathon and 35K courses through Redwood Regional Park with technical trails, marked routes, aid stations and chip timing. The event is cupless and limited to 330 runners.

On October 24, 2026, the New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run offers four trail distances at O'Bannon Woods State Park, featuring single-track forest trails, rocky sections, notable elevation changes, aid stations, timing, and awards for top f..

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