Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

An in-person and virtual event on October 4, 2026 in Gresham featuring a 5K, a kids dash for ages eight and under, and a virtual run/walk. Registration opens in April and fees vary by event.

Trail event at Minnehaha Park on October 4, 2026 offering 5k, 10k and a free kids 1k. Dirt trails run above the Spokane River and proceeds benefit Franklin Elementary School's APPLE program.

A community 5k run and walk hosted by the Lockport Fire Foundation on October 4, 2026 at Hassert Park in Lockport, IL. Entry includes a t-shirt and finisher medal for registered participants present on race day.

A four mile trail race through Irvington Woods on October 4, 2026, with varied terrain including climbs and stairs; start and finish at Irvington High School. Registration runs March 15 to September 4 with a $40 fee.

A fundraising event at North Cross School on October 4, 2026 featuring a chip timed competitive 5K, a non timed 5K walk, and a 0.8 mile Kids Fun Run with participation medals and age group awards.

Mountain trail race at Camelback Resort on October 4, 2026, run on a 2.5 mile loop with just under 900 ft of climb per loop. Options include 2.5, 5, 10 miles, a 10 mile team relay, ruck division and chip timing.

A fall trail race day in Norfolk, CT offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon with steep climbs, private-trail sections, a cupless policy with water stations, and on-site food and beverage vendors.

A 3.1 mile trail race at the Great Swamp Conservancy habitat center in Canastota NY on October 4, 2026. The course runs on natural trails and crosses a country road; registration opens July 15 and the fee is $20.

A trail-based event at Pohick Bay Regional Park on October 4, 2026, offering in-person 5K and 10K races plus virtual options with different medal and shirt choices.

A trail run in Albuquerque on October 4, 2026 offering 15K, 10K and 5K with views of the Rio Grande Valley and Sandia Mountain foothills. Organized by RunFit, proceeds support community efforts and childhood wellness.

A coffee themed 2K and 5K fun run and walk at Case Creek Trails on October 4, 2026. The untimed event features aid stations, post race hot drinks and treats, optional swag, and fundraising for QC PAWS.

A community memorial run and family day at Riverstone Park in Coeur d’Alene honoring babies and children who died suddenly and unexpectedly. The event features a scenic 2.5 mile course, memorial signs, a remembrance ceremony, and a silent a..

A 5K trail race and 1-mile fun run at Tibbetts Field in Madbury, NH on October 4, 2026, featuring a 2-mile loop through Powder Major Forest over natural terrain. A portion of proceeds will support a local family in need.

Trail races at Houghton's Pond in the DCR Blue Hills Reservation follow rolling dirt roads and forest paths with rocks and roots. Two distances are offered, about 7 miles and 3.7 miles, with notable elevation change on each course.

A 13.7 mile trail race in Cold Spring, NY on October 4, 2026 with about 4,000 ft of elevation gain through the Hudson Highlands during peak foliage. It is an UTMB Index Race and supports the NYNJTC.

The North Bend Skyline 30K will take place in North Bend on Monday 5 October 2026.

Runners climb the Empire State Building's 86 flights and 1,576 stairs to the observatory in this New York tower race on 10/06/2026. Multiple entry categories are offered with different registration windows and fees.

A four-day off-road championship in Ruidoso, NM combining triathlon and trail run races, an expo, community sessions, and international competition with over 1,000 athletes and a $100,000 elite prize purse.

A two day trail festival in Big Bear Lake, California featuring five distances and varied terrain around the lake. The 2026 event is the UTMB World Series Americas Major and serves as a dual qualifier for UTMB Finals and Western States.

A 100 mile point to point on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. USATF certified course with crew access, well stocked aid stations and chip timing, serving as the final leg of the From Start to Heart series.