Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races and a half marathon take place around Barbour Woods and Haystack Mountain in Norfolk, CT on October 4, 2026. Routes include single track and carriage roads and the half marathon features over 2000 feet of elevation gain.

A 3.1 mile trail race at the Great Swamp Conservancy habitat center in Canastota NY on October 4, 2026. The course runs on natural trails and crosses a country road; registration opens July 15 and the fee is $20.

The North Bend Skyline 30K will take place in North Bend on Monday 5 October 2026.

Experience high altitude off road racing at the XTERRA World Championship in Ruidoso. Choose from off road triathlons or trail runs set against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Blanca range.

A two day trail festival in Big Bear Lake, California featuring five distances and varied terrain around the lake. The 2026 event is the UTMB World Series Americas Major and serves as a dual qualifier for UTMB Finals and Western States.

A USATF certified 100 miles on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, VA on October 9, 2026. The race features crew access, staffed aid stations, and professional chip timing and is part of the From Start to Heart series.

Experience a variety of endurance challenges at this multi-day event in Sparks. Choose from fixed time or distance categories ranging from 3 hours to 100 miles on a flat and safe course that supports local veterans.

A 241.8 mile ultramarathon around Moab, Utah that crosses desert, canyons, slickrock and two mountain ranges. The course totals 31,892 feet of ascent and descent, has a 112 hour cutoff and 15 aid stations including five sleep stations.

Experience an ultra running tradition in Albion Indiana through the IGNITE Trail Series. Choose between 50, 100, or 150 mile distances on a 25 mile loop course with pacer options for the longer distances.

A set of races on mostly gravel backcountry roads around Cassoday, Kansas, crossing the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. Distances range from half marathon to 125 mile with defined aid stations, crew access, pacer rules and time cutoffs.

Experience a three day trail running series in the Monongahela National Forest. Cover distances of 50 km, 50 miles, and a half marathon along the Eastern Continental Divide during the autumn season.

A multi-day trail event near Rocky Point, NY, run on a 10.48-mile loop with distance options from 10 miles to 150 miles. Two staffed aid stations provide food and volunteer support; pacers and crews are allowed with prior notice.

A trail half marathon in Dimple Dell canyon starting and finishing at Lone Peak Park, featuring a rolling course with mountain views, marked aid stations, post-race breakfast, finisher medals, free photos, and age division awards.

Trail races in Auburn, CA, on runnable single track through the American River Canyon, offering 50K, half marathon, and 5 mile options plus post-race cider and commemorative glass.

A Backyard Ultra at Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne MN on October 10, 2026. Runners repeat **4 miles 880 feet** loops each hour and the winner is the last person to complete a loop.

A backyard ultra at Lions Club Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour on dirt by day and paved at night until one runner completes one more lap than the rest. Awards, on site aid, and partial profits support suicide preventio..

The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain NC runs repeated 3.1 mile loops with time limits that cycle through 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 minutes. Runners are eliminated for missing cutoffs and the final winner must complete a solo loop within the limit.

Timed endurance races run Oct 10–11, 2026 at Arrowhead Lake Campground in Johnston City, IL, on a certified 2.07 mile loop. The event offers camping, a staffed aid station, timed results and awards for finishers.

A remote trail race near Leavenworth, Washington with **50K** and **50M** options across high ridgelines framed by golden larches. Expect technical single track, steep climbs, remote aid stations, and a cupless policy.

A UTMB Index point-to-point trail event in central New England offering 100 Miler, 50 Miler and 50K options that follow the marked Midstate Trail across multiple states. Wave starts and seeded pacing manage aid station support.