Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center on November 8, 2026, with chip-timed 4-mile and untimed 2.5-mile courses on Columbine Trail; proceeds support Friends of Cheyenne Cañon and leashed pets are allowed on the trail.

Sleeping Lion Ridge Trail Runs on November 8, 2026 in El Paso offers 10K and 20K races on a five mile lollipop loop with rolling, varied terrain. Packet pick-up is available November 7 and entry fees change after September 20.

A community trail event on November 8, 2026 in Carencro Louisiana with 1 mile, 5K and 10K options. The race honors organ, tissue and eye donors, their families and transplant recipients.

Fast Track Cross Country Open in Schaumburg on November 8, 2026 features separate men's and women's 3 mile races, an optional team competition, packet pickup at Xtra Mile Running, a $25 registration fee, and spikes are recommended.

An obstacle 5K at Tallulah Falls Middle School on November 8, 2026, featuring optional on-course obstacles and scenic terrain; proceeds benefit the Caleb Griffis Memorial Foundation for scholarships and ROTC support.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Mountainaire, AZ on November 8, 2026 with single track and forest road courses. Free entry with encouraged donations, limited course markings, aid stations, approximate distances, no official timing.

A fully supported 200-mile point-to-point trail run across Florida from Yankeetown to St. Augustine Beach, featuring long sections of the Florida Trail, varied terrain, GPS tracking, stocked aid stations, and cash awards.

Three day trail stage race at Mendon Ponds Park featuring 3, 5.5 and 11 mile stages. Rolling starts, a headlamp requirement for the night stage, timing, post-race food and a finisher hoodie for those who complete all stages.

A Backyard Ultra in Delmar IA on November 13, 2026 where runners complete a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one remains. Participants receive a 10x10 foot camp space, may bring 1 to 3 crew members, and registration is capped at 250.

Trail and virtual runs at Valor Ranch in King George VA featuring timed 10K and 5K events, a 10K ruck, a 1 mile fun run, and 100 percent of proceeds supporting Valor Ranch charitable programs.

An obstacle race in Dade City, Florida on November 14, 2026 offering a Savage BLITZ with about 3 plus miles and 15 to 20 obstacles, and a full Savage Race with about 5 to 7 miles and 25 plus obstacles. Parking is $20 at the gate.

El Taco Loco is a multi-distance trail running event at the Land Heritage Institute near San Antonio on November 14, 2026, featuring single-track trails, full aid stations, relay and ruck divisions, cupless aid policy, camping, and finisher..

Turkey Shuffle at Oyster Creek Park features a kids 50 m dash, 1 mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, virtual options, age group awards and a Thanksgiving costume contest with a Biggest Turkey Trophy.

A half trail run at Stoney Run County Park on November 14, 2026, over two loops of grass, gravel, pavement and single-track trails, with on-course aid stations, on-course flags, packet pick-up at a shelter and raffle items sold for the park..

A trail festival in Lemont on November 14, 2026, offering 10K, 20K, 30K and 60K on single and double-track trails and gravel around the Lemont Quarries and I&M Canal, with multi-lap courses and variable terrain.

Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.

A second annual trail run along the empty Kaweah Lake Bottom in Three Rivers, California with 5K and 10K options, race amenities, and proceeds supporting St. Anthony Retreat Center.

Night trail races at Usery Mountain Regional Park on November 14, 2026 feature 30K, 20K, 10K and 5K options on looped desert trails with aid stations, drop bag service, and on course support.

Dead Horse Ultra in Moab offers 15K to 50 mile trail races on technical slickrock and singletrack with published maps and GPX files. The event is cup free and provides water dispensers at the start and at every aid station.

The Unforeseen at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte, NC features a dice-determined random distance from 4.5 to 27 miles and a separate 6 hour option to complete 2.25 mile laps on gravel and single-track trails.