Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

Slough and Steady in Ozawkie, KS offers multiple long-distance options including 125Mile, 100K, 50K and 25K. The 25K is an out-and-back to Old military TH with a single water-only aid stop on each leg.

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..

A 36.8 mile relay and ultra around Choctawhatchee Bay in the Destin area, traditionally held the last week of the year. The event features six unofficial legs, staggered starts for teams and an associated 5K recovery run.

A six day fixed-time running festival at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria Arizona from December 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027 featuring timed races, fixed-distance ultras and a Last Person Standing event with 24 hour aid and on-site camping.

Recover From the Holidays is a 50K race held December 31, 2026 at John Hunt Running Park. The event does not offer race day registration and is part of the Huntsville Slam series with separate entry required for each race.

A multi-distance New Year trail event at Shaffer Bend Park near Austin, featuring ultramarathons, shorter runs and rucks, stocked aid stations, camping options, and Leave No Trace practices.

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.

A 14 mile trail run on Trail 100 in central Phoenix on January 2, 2027. Mostly single track with steep climbs, multiple aid stations, a technical race shirt, and a four hour time limit.

Frozen Assets Endurance Run is listed for Jan 02, 2027 at Harriet Hollister Spencer SRA and features a 10k distance; the event listing does not include further course or support details.

A multi distance trail event in Bandera TX on January 9-10, 2027 featuring a technical 50 km loop, full aid station support, drop bag service for 100 km, and a Western States qualifier for fast 100 km finishers.

A trail race at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, MS on January 9, 2027, offering 50K, 25K and 12.5K distances with RFID chip timing and proceeds benefiting the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.

A roughly 40 mile winter survivalist race in St. Croix State Park where participants travel by foot, ski, or fat bike carrying required survival gear and complete two on-course skill tests.

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.

A winter trail event at Fair Hill offering 25K and 50K (two-loop) courses, stocked aid stations, and a heated activity hall at Edward L. Walls Activity Hall, with a maximum field of 600 runners.

A Midwest winter ultra in Missouri on January 16 and 17, 2027, offering multiple trail distances including 100 mile, 100k, a night 40 mile, 20 mile, and a 100 mile five person relay.

A winter trail event at Ontario County Park offering one to three laps of a 4 mile loop and a new snowshoe race in 2027 if conditions allow. Post race amenities include a heated lodge, pancakes, hot drinks, and trailside support.