Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Beast of the East 100 at Crowders Mountain North Carolina offers races from half marathon to 100 miles on rugged looped singletrack with big climbing. Expect hearty aid stations and a welcoming trail community.

Hit the trails at the 0 Degree Winter Trail Festival in Pittsford NY on December 12, 2026 for community fundraising and crisp winter racing. Choose 15, 10 or 5 mile routes with tough sections like Hell on Roots and Ski Hill Climb.

Texmas Trail Race at Buescher State Park in Smithville invites runners, relays and ruckers to scenic single track through the Lost Pines with races up to 104K. Expect full aid, custom medal and great trail views; register Jan 5 at 10 AM CT.

Celebrate the season at the 7th annual Jingle All the Way 5K 10K and Fun Run in Boerne on December 12, 2026, starting at Patrick Heath Amphitheater. Run the scenic Old No. 9 trail and support Transformation House.

Join the Q50 Races 20th Anniversary 5K in Mandeville, LA on December 12 for a festive trail run celebrating 20 years of events. Participants receive anniversary shirts and food, and are invited to bring a toy to benefit the New Orleans Miss..

Take on The Naked Nick at Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport, PA on Dec 13, 2026 with 25K and 50K options over scenic singletrack and gravel trails. Expect rugged winter conditions, mid race aid and hearty post race food and awards.

Run a scenic 50K two loop course at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach on December 13, 2026, with aid stations and a lively finish. Finishers get a Brooks shirt and medal and can celebrate at a brewery party.

Experience Palmetto Bluff's scenic Lowcountry trails at the Buffalo Run, with options from a 10K to a 50K and team relays. Race through maritime forest single track, earn finisher medals and celebrate at the after party with live music.

Frosty Looper is on December 13, 2026 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ, on a fast flat 3.75 mile loop with Philly skyline and lake views. Presented by HOKA, expect race swag, a stocked aid station and an 8 Hour challenge.

Trail half marathon and 10K at F.D.R. State Park in Pine Mountain, GA on December 13, 2026. Courses feature rocky singletrack with roots and creek crossings; participants receive a hoodie and finisher award and proceeds support local causes..

The The Longest Night 50mi will take place in Greenville from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 20 December 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.

Tackle the Summit Showdown 10 Mile or 5K at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula on Saturday, December 19, 2026, a challenging course with big climbs and great views. Winners get Yonah Mountain Vertical Race entries and everyone gets post race pa..

A 5K trail run through Roosevelt Forest in Stratford, CT on December 19, 2026, with awards for the top three men and women and a custom finisher medallion. A portion of proceeds supports local charities.

Timed 5K, 10K and 15K races start and finish at HOB Brewing Company in downtown Dunedin, combined with a holiday toy drive. The paved Pinellas Trail course is electronically timed and the event includes a finisher medal, event t shirt and a..

A night trail race at Zindel Park with a mostly runnable 7 mile course featuring multiple stream crossings and a separate 5K along Gut Check and Gorge Trail. Entry is limited to 250 participants.

Celebrate the season at Gingerbread Lane 5K and 10K in San Antonio with a lively DJ, post race cookies and milk, shirts and finisher medals for all. Choose from kids dash, 1 mile, 5K, 10K or virtual runs and join the costume contest.

Hit the trails in San Diego on December 20, 2026 for the Dirty December Trail Run, featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K and a new Hill Climb six hour challenge up and down Cardiac Hill. Wear a costume for solo or team awards and vie for K..

Kick off the new year at the IRON HORSE Endurance Run in Paris Texas, with 200 mile, 100 mile, 100K and a 100K ruck along the scenic Northeast Texas Trail. Fully supported course with custom finisher plaque and rugged trail vibes.

A night trail event on January 2, 2027 at 1 North Trails in Blanchard LA. Two route options are offered: a 7 mile single track and a 4.5 mile paved Soda Lake loop; a light source is mandatory.

Take on the 68 mile Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains on January 16, 2027, with 13,600 feet of climbing and epic coastal views. Field capped at 200; solo entries require a prior 50 mile finish, relays of two to four welcome.