Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A low cost, low support December race in Maple Valley, WA offering 50K, marathon and half marathon options. The 21st edition follows river and woods trails and includes a strict 2:30 PM cut-off and a piggy finisher medal.

Experience an old school trail run through the hills and oak flats of Kisatchie National Forest. Choose between three loop distances around Upper Caney Lake with awards for overall and age group winners.

Races take place on a gravel out-and-back park course in Bowling Green, KY, with 5K, 10K, and 13.1 miles options. Registration is online only and a 3 hour 30 minute course limit applies.

Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.

Join a holiday tradition in Tucson with 5k and 1k runs starting at the Mica Mountain High School track. Support Toys for Tots by bringing a donation while navigating a varied cross country course.

Experience the natural beauty of Chain OLakes State Park at this Indiana trail event. Choose between a full or half marathon distance consisting of 13.1 mile loops through the park.

Experience a festive trail run through McAllister Park in San Antonio. Choose from 5k, 10k, or 20k technical courses featuring rocks and roots before celebrating at the finish with holiday swag and awards.

A December trail running event in Helen, Georgia offering a half marathon and a 10K. Maps, aid charts, race rules, and FAQs are provided and official photos from 2025 are available.

A trail run at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington with a 1.17-mile loop and timed 9-, 6-, and 3-hour events. The cup-less fundraiser donates proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry; all finishers receive a medal and electronic timing is used.

A multi-distance trail event at Crowders Mountain featuring 100M, 100K, 50M, marathon and half marathon options on updated 2025 routes, significant elevation gain, four aid stations and specific pacer rules.

A winter trail festival at Powder Mills Park offering 5, 10, and 15 mile options on a looped single-track course, green-race refill-only hydration, limited registration, and a custom hot cocoa mug for early registrants.

A multi-distance trail race at Buescher State Park with options from 1M to 104k including relays, two full aid stations with Texas style food, cupless aid, camping and a 500 runner limit across December 12 and 13.

A community road event in Boerne featuring 5K, 10K and a fun run that starts and finishes at Patrick Heath Amphitheater. Proceeds support Transformation House services for women and children.

A trail 5K in Mandeville, LA on December 12, 2026 marking Q50 Races 20th anniversary, with commemorative t-shirts, on-site food, and a toy drive for the New Orleans Mission shelter.

A trail running event at Crystal Cove State Park near Laguna Beach with 15K, 6K and a Kids 1k, marked courses and aid stations. The 15K carries a $2,000 prize purse and the event includes race shirts, medals, breakfast and a beer garden.

Trail ultra events near Norfork Arkansas offering 100 mile and 38 mile routes through the Ozark Highlands Trail with rocky, steep terrain, numerous creek crossings, and staffed aid stations serving hot and solid foods.

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.

Toys for Tots CC Race is a cross-country event in Lubbock, Texas on December 12, 2026 offering one mile, two mile and four mile courses. It features youth divisions, limited race day registration, and no pets or strollers on course.

A holiday 5K and 1-mile fun run at Silver Coast Winery with themed course sections, a Santa’s Workshop post-race party, finisher medals, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association..

Celebrate the holidays with a scenic run through the historic Shawnee Inn golf course and wooded trails. Enjoy live music and a complimentary craft beer at the ShawneeCraft Brewery finish line.