Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A trail race in Meriden, KS on October 11, 2026 featuring 40 Miler, Marathon, Half and Quarter Marathon distances on a rocky single track loop with staffed start finish aid and limited water on course.

A community trail event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, MD offering a 5K trail run and a 1 mile walk. The event raises funds and awareness for addiction prevention, education, and support.

A community 5K and 1 mile fun run on October 11, 2026 supporting Unified programs at Beckwith and Dighton Middle Schools. Fees vary by registration period and registered runners receive T-shirts and awards for top finishers.

A multi-parcel 100K event in Norway Maine combining about 25k running and 75k cycling between preserves. The format is human powered with cupless aid stations and beneficiaries including local youth programs and land trust.

A 5K trail race at Fallasburg Park in Lowell, MI on October 11, 2026, featuring fast, flowy trails, a historic covered bridge and riverside running. Chip timing is used and postrace donuts and cider are provided.

A four mile off road trail run at Spring Meadow Golf Course in Farmingdale, New Jersey on October 11, 2026. Hand held timing, a free drink ticket and a finisher gift are included; shirts and other merchandise cost extra.

A chip timed loop race in Savannah featuring a 1/3 mile circuit of paved road, cobblestone and repeated stair climbs. Runners select one or two hour durations and proceeds go to a family through Rough Runners R4R INC.

A beach fun run at Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable with 3K and 5K sand courses where participants walk, run, or crawl. Proceeds support MSOA scholarships for marine biology students and a partner scholarship effort in 2026.

A fall ultramarathon on the Ice Age Trail near Greenbush, Wisconsin offering 50 mile and 50K out and back courses. Aid stations are spaced four to eight miles and the event is cupless with reusable cups provided at check in.

A community trail race in Lock Haven, PA featuring 4.5-mile and 9-mile run/ruck options, an out-and-back course of about 8.7 miles on mixed dirt and trail, two stocked aid stations, and proceeds benefiting the Cody Myers Legacy Scholarship.

An Alice in Wonderland Halloween obstacle course on October 11, 2026 in Wallkill NY offering a 5K adult OCR and a 1K kids race with finisher medals and on-site parking and restrooms.

Join this cross country event in New Bern North Carolina featuring dedicated races for middle school and high school athletes. Run through a natural course at the Epiphany school grounds with 5K and youth distances available.

Insomnia is a night trail race in the Sierra Nevada foothills offering 35K, 14K and 5K options. Courses are marked with reflective ribbons and headlamps are required; the 35K has a 5 hour 30 minute overall cutoff.

A cross country 5K for Atlanta Track Club members on October 13, 2026, with location to be determined. The event is free for members; non members may participate using a guest pass and the course has a 1 hour 15 minute time limit.

A low-key evening trail race series in Forest Park with three five-race Series from April to October, featuring hilly courses of about 4 to 7 miles. Series standings require at least four races and the event benefits the Forest Park Conserv..

A multi-loop trail ultra in Dubuque with 100 mile and 100 kilometer options, varied terrain and substantial elevation gain through the Mines of Spain Recreation Area.

Trail races at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, Illinois on October 16 and 17, 2026 offer distances from 5K to 100K on single track trails with creek crossings and technical sections.

A three-day trail running event at Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, Oregon, offering distances from 5K to 50K. Registration opens Aug 1 and closes Oct 11, 2026, with fees that vary by race distance.

A weekend of races at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Glencoe, Kentucky featuring an 800 m kids run, a 5K trail with a two hour cut off, and a last runner standing ultra run on repeated 2.083 mile laps. Headlamps required for the ultra.

An ultramarathon in western Utah on the historic Pony Express Trail, offered at 50 and 100 miles on 100 percent dirt roads. The route is remote and crew supported with timing checkpoints and simple on course facilities.