Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.