Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races in Almaden Quicksilver Park from 5K to 50K over hilly dirt roads and single-track, with two staffed aid stations, drop-bag service for longer distances, and a finisher medal for all participants.

A 25 hour timed trail run on a scenic 3.6 mile loop at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC on October 31, 2026, with free tent camping, staffed aid stations, milestone awards and handcrafted awards for top finishers.

A 10K trail race in Port Gamble, WA on October 31, 2026 featuring single track and dirt roads, about 600 feet of climbing, a pre-race costume contest, a 100-runner limit, and awards for top finishers and masters.

Race the Base Trail Run returns to Pinnacle Mountain State Park on October 31 2026 with a 13 mile Monumental Half, a 4 mile loop, and a free kids run. The event features technical single track, age group awards, and commemorative shirts for..

Trail races at Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park near Seattle offering 5k, 7.6 mile, 19.5 mile and 50k courses through forested single track, rolling hills and marshes. Proceeds support King County Parks.

A haunted night trail event in Franklin, TN on October 31, 2026 featuring a 1.1-mile loop with trick-or-treat stations each lap, costume elements, steep climbs, no-pet policy, and a firm no-refund rule.

A Last Person Standing backyard ultra near Mandeville, LA with repeated ~2.08 mile shaded loops every 30 minutes, staffed aid and crew tent areas, ranked results by mileage, and finisher awards including medals and buckles for 100 miles.

A backyard ultra in Lake Wales where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner finishes a final solo loop and is declared the winner.

Trail races at Navajo Mountain High School featuring a 50K, 10-mile and 5K over dirt roads and trails, marked aid stations, awards, an afternoon community cook-out and rustic camping on school grounds.

A Halloween themed ranch run in Sisters, OR offering 5k run and walk, a 5 miler, and a kids dash, with chip timing, costume contest, swag, live music and post race non alcoholic refreshments.

Coldwater Trail Race is a multi day mountain bike and trail running event at Coldwater Mountain in Anniston, Alabama on October 30 to November 1, 2026. Races include 40 mile and 17 mile MTB events plus 50K and 25K trail runs with weekend ac..

Timed 6, 12 and 24 hour endurance runs at Gray's Lake Park with age and sex equalizer scoring that adjusts performances for overall awards.

Pumpkin Butt is a 50K run in Kennesaw, GA on October 31, 2026, organized by GUTS. The five-loop course features a pumpkin-carrying element, a cupless aid setup, and a canned goods collection.

Two days of trail racing at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri offering 10k, half marathon, 30k and multi-distance challenges plus a Saturday 10k team competition and age group awards.

A scenic 5K in Rocketts Landing, Virginia, along the Virginia Capital Trail with views of the James River. The event includes in-person and virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

Beast of Burden is a 24 hour plus one hour trail and mountain bike endurance event at Mt Kessler in Fayetteville. Solo entrants and teams complete laps on two rotating loops while the event raises funds for trail preservation and offers foo..

A community run on October 31 at Windwood Presbyterian Church in Houston offering a 1 mile and a 5K. The park like course has no pavement and every registered runner receives a finisher medal.

Trail running event on October 31, 2026 at the Greenbush trail system near Glenbeulah, WI. Choose a 5K one loop or a 10K two loop course; chip timing is provided and a park sticker or daily pass is required.

A costumed 5K trail run and walk at Van Scott Nature Reserve on October 31, 2026 with in-person and virtual options to raise awareness for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Includes a costume contest, water stations, and family act..

Approximate 5K trail run at Shepard State Park in Gautier, Mississippi on October 31, 2026. Trails are unpaved and the event is not timed; participants receive a t-shirt and medal while proceeds support local cancer patients.