Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty and elevation of Hidden Lake Gardens at the 16th annual Run for the Hills. Choose from a timed 5K run or walking options on a scenic course in the heart of the Irish Hills.

Test your endurance at Camp Hart with 4, 6, and 12 hour trail races through technical terrain and scenic hills. Enjoy a supported loop course along the Unami Creek with hot food and diverse trail sections.

Experience a 4 mile off road course at Fort Gordon featuring over 30 obstacles and stream crossings. This event offers both competitive and non competitive waves with electronic timing and on site wash down facilities.

Experience a paved trail run through Jesse James Park and Mack Porter Park in Kearney. Choose between a 5k or 10k loop featuring a notable hill or enjoy a relaxed non timed stroll around the pond.

Experience fast rolling terrain at the Sand Creek Trail Run in Decatur. Choose between 4.4 and 7.6 mile distances to support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation through the scenic Macon County Conservation District.

Kick off the local river festival with a 5K run or walk on West Newtons scenic Gap Trail. Enjoy a full day of food vendors craft stalls games live music and fireworks after you cross the finish line.

Experience a non competitive trail run or walk through 63 acres of scenic trails at a therapeutic riding facility. Choose between 1km and 5km distances and earn a completion medal while supporting a local nonprofit.

Sprint For Survivors is the 8th annual run in Marysville on September 12, 2026. Distances include a 1 Mile, a 5k and a 10k and proceeds support She Dreams Again and its transitional home for trauma survivors.

Join the US Road Running series at the Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail for a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon. Complete out and back loops to earn your finisher medal and participate in the costume contest.

Experience the Alaska wilderness with the Talkeetna Trail Race. Choose from 25k, 10k, or a family friendly 5k on varied trails ending with soup and beverages at the Sheldon Community Arts Hanger.

Experience an ultra trail race through the scenic forests and prairies of Germantown MetroPark. Runners can tackle the full 50k distance individually or join a two person relay team to navigate the hilly four loop course.

Step back in time at this retro themed run in Irving featuring a live DJ and neon style. Choose between 5K, 10K, or 15K distances on a chip timed out and back course.

Honor veterans and first responders at this annual 5K trail run through Fillmore County Park. Participants enjoy a timed unpaved course with finisher medals and proceeds benefiting local veteran services.

Experience a unique run through a wildlife park past exotic animals like zebras and kangaroos. This family friendly fundraiser in Georgia includes park admission and finisher medallions for all participants.

Run a scenic off road trail through a 1000 acre farm bordering the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a post race celebration at the brewery with live music craft beer and a souvenir pint glass.

A themed race day at Southside Lions Park with Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, Quarter Marathon and Half Marathon. Costume contest, medals and shirts for all finishers, live DJ, awards and post race refreshments.

An evening trail event in Griffith Park with 10 mile relays for teams of 2 or 4, a 5K solo race, a 1 mile kid run, and a free agent leg, on scenic, well marked courses with chip timing and on-course aid.

A trail running event at Calero County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K across single-track and dirt roads, with named aid stations, drop bag support, bib color assignments, and time limits for longer races.

A backyard ultra at Big Hill Trailhead near Spearfish with hourly 4.167 mile loops, 375 ft per loop elevation, no cell service at the trailhead, free camping, and milestone awards up to 100 miles.

Experience the Sierra National Forest with a trail run through giant sequoias and over granite summits. Choose between three distances ending at beautiful Bass Lake with full course support and finisher medals.