Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park with 6k, 15k and a Kids 1k course near the beach. The 15k includes technical features and a $2,000 prize purse, with aid stations stocked by Skratch Labs.

Ultra trail races near Norfork, Arkansas on December 12, 2026 offering a 100-mile and a 38-mile (Quirky Turkey) route through rocky, steep Ozark singletrack with multiple creek crossings, marked aid stations, GPX-friendly navigation, and ti..

A trail running event at Cedarock Park on December 12, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon courses across single-track and equestrian trails, with aid stations, hoodie and medal, a free kids race, and age group awards.

A long running cross country event in Lubbock offering 1 Mile, 2 Mile run or walk, and a 4 Mile run on December 12, 2026 at Mae Simmons Park, with age specific entry fees and no race day registration.

Naked Nick is a low fee trail event at Blue Marsh Lake on Dec 13, 2026, offering 25 km and 50 km options on mixed single track and gravel trails. The course is a lollipop loop with multiple aid stations and basic 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 event at Roosevelt Forest in Stratford on December 19, 2026. Holiday costumes are allowed, awards go to the top three men and women, and all finishers receive a commemorative medallion. The field is limited and registration is fi..

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.

The Frozen Yeti will take place in Huntsville on Saturday 19 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

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.

Trail running event in San Diego on Dec 20, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and a six hour hill climb that uses repeated 2.5 mile up and down laps. The event includes a costume contest with solo and team awards.

The Charleston Itty Bitty 50 will take place in Charleston on Sunday 20 December 2026. You can run 50 miles.

The Wild Thangs Trail Series will take place in Huntsville on Saturday 26 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 30 kilometers.