Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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 trail event at Shaffer Bend Park on January 1–2, 2027 featuring 100K, 50K, 25K, half marathon, 10K and 5K options with ruck divisions, river and bluff scenery, stocked aid stations, and finisher medals.

A remote out and back ultratrail from Hobe Sound Beach to Lake Okeechobee on the Lake to Ocean trail through changing Florida ecosystems. The event limits 30 runners, uses four drop buckets 15.5 miles apart and has a 48 hour cutoff.

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.

The Frozen Trash Panda will take place in Huntsville on Saturday 2 January 2027. You can run between 10 and 13 kilometers.

Multiple distances from 10k to 100 mile on looped trails in the Francis Marion National Forest. Three aid stations, night running requirements, and options for camping, pacers, and drop bags support participants.

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.

A trail event at Colt Creek State Park offering a 100 mile race and a 12.5 mile 100 Furlongs loop. The 100 Mile is a Western States qualifier with three staffed aid stations and finishers receive a belt buckle.

An eight hour trail event at McGinnis Road in Holly Michigan offering Backyard hourly start and continuous formats plus a virtual option. The main loop is 4.167 miles with technical single track and about 450 feet of climbing.

The FroMoMoFo 20 Miler will take place in Martinsville on Sunday 17 January 2027. You can run between 10 and 20 miles.