Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A multi-distance Spartan weekend at Perfect North Slopes near Cincinnati with muddy, hilly terrain and multiple obstacle races including Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra. The festival area and onsite parking are located at the ski resort.

Trail races near Abingdon, VA offering a 50 mile, a 55K and a separate Pepsi Challenge 25K the following day. The routes include long downhill forest sections, a famous broken Pepsi machine on course, crew access points and a cupless policy..

A 25K and a half marathon through remote sections of Tiadaghton State Forest, featuring technical single track, stream crossings and scenic vistas. The event enforces strict cutoffs and limits the field to 250 entrants.

Experience the scenic two track trails of Grayling at the Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run. Choose between a relatively flat three mile route or a hilly five mile course through the Michigan landscape.

A trail race day near Dillon, Montana featuring a 15K, 5K, kids 5K and a 1 mile fun run on off pavement single track with notable climbing, post-race food, and awards.

Trail runs of 50k and 20k near Yosemite, with a start and finish at Camp Green Meadow Outdoor School and aid stations every 5 to 7 miles. The 50k passes Nelder Grove sequoias and includes overall and age-group awards.

Trail ultramarathon near Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park with 50 mile, 50k, and 30k options, a well marked course, stocked aid stations, locally made medals, free photos, and on-site packet pickup.

Haw Creek Park Trail Run is a trail running event at Haw Creek Park presented by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer describes offering premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

A 5 mile loop trail event on June 6, 2026 near Gull Lake in the Uinta Mountains, featuring 6 hour and 12 hour endurance formats plus a 5 mile speed run, with aid stations, 1,193 ft elevation gain, and cash prizes for new course records.

A measured 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains near Fort Valley, Virginia, featuring 14 significant climbs and mixed terrain. Runners have 24 hours to earn the silver buckle and 28 hours to finish.

Experience the Rocky Mountains at Granby Ranch Resort with distances ranging from 6 miles to a 14 hour elevation challenge. Runners navigate single track trails through aspen groves and alpine meadows with views of the mountain range.

An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve combining four 2 mile laps into solo or relay formats with a BYOB beer challenge before each lap. Post-race activities include giveaways, a hot dog bar and Beer Olympics.

Two days of trail events on the Mickelson Trail near Deadwood, South Dakota, featuring marathon and half marathon distances plus relay, 5K, kids 1K and a guided hike. Entry limits and tiered registration fees apply by race.

A cross country 5K winds through wooded trails in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with 112 feet of elevation gain, while a separate 1 Mile Kids Dash runs on flat grass fields with finisher medals and stroller access.

Malibu Canyon Trail Races at Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA on June 6, 2026 offers trail distances from a half marathon to 100K. The event is sold out with a waitlist and has volunteer shifts that can be traded for a free KHraces entry..

Metahqua 24 in Chillicothe Ohio runs on a two mile loop with mixed single track and grass and offers youth 2 mile, 10k, 24 hour solo and relay, and a new 100 mile option with a 32 hour limit.

A multi format running event at St. Helena Park in Canal Fulton, OH featuring a 24 hour solo race, a 25K and relay teams pursuing 100 miles. The course is a 5 mile loop with on course water, a main aid pavilion, and on site camping.

Point to point trail races of 100 and 50 miles through the Huron River Watershed in southeast Michigan on June 6, 2026. Courses cross multiple regional parks, mostly singletrack, with substantial elevation and set time cutoffs.

Trail races in Old Fort NC featuring a 50k loop, a net downhill half marathon, and a 10k on new and classic singletrack with aid stations, shuttle for the half, and parking at Camp Grier.

Trail ultramarathon and trail runs on Vashon Island featuring 50K, 20 Miler and 10 Miler looped courses through Island Center Forest with staffed aid stations, live tracking and ferry access only.