Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A roughly 10K trail race at Squaxin Park in Olympia on 12 December 2026 that starts and finishes at Reeves Middle School. Holiday themed aid station, finisher medal and a tree planted for each finisher.

Trail races through redwood groves at Sanborn Regional Park with a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Routes use single track trails and chip timing, and walkers and hikers are welcome.

Trail races at Montgomery Bell State Park on December 12 2026 with 50K, 25K and 15K options, aid stations about every 5 to 6 miles, cupless format, and proceeds benefiting Friends of Montgomery Bell State Park.

A multi-loop trail event at Holmdel Park featuring a roughly 4.65 mile lap, mostly trail terrain, timed laps with an 8 hour cutoff, and proceeds supporting MissionCleanWater.

A roughly 5-mile trail race in Lenoir on 12/12/2026 featuring single-track, gravel and short hardtop sections, part of the Foothills Run Series, with early packet pickup, post-race s'mores and awards including Dirty Santa gift selection.

Trail races from 5K to 100K at Ray Roberts Lake State Park with rooty single track, ATV roads and a 15 mile 25K loop about 900 feet elevation. Aid stations, drop bag support and a separate 25K ruck division are provided.

The 50th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run at Siesta Beach features a chip-timed 5K, a 1-mile fun run and a virtual 5K, with finisher medals, age-group awards, music, food and a holiday costume contest.

Celebrate the twentieth anniversary of this unique cross country race held at the Mount Hood Golf Club. Choose between a competitive three and a half mile run or a festive two mile walk through hilly terrain.

The Born to be Wild will take place in Newnan on Saturday 12 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A Holiday-themed 5K, 10K and Half Marathon at Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail in Katy, TX on 12/12/2026, using repeated out-and-back loops with designated parking, required RunSignup registration, and a 3 hour 30 minute course time limit.

Celebrate the holidays at Oyster Creek Park with race distances for all participants including a 5K, 10K, and 15K. Enjoy festive swag, finisher medals, and holiday treats at this family friendly event in Sugar Land.

A coastal ultramarathon on 12/12/2026 in Pensacola tracing the Gulf shore between Big Lagoon State Park and Fort Morgan. Options include 50 Mile and 50K distances with solo and relay formats.

Trail races at Daley Ranch near Dixon Lake offer 10 Mile, 10K and 5K courses from El Caballo Park with single track and dirt roads. The 10 Mile climbs Standley Peak for a 360 degree view and the field is limited to 300 runners.

A point to point half marathon on the Southside Trail at Folsom Lake featuring mostly single track, an overall ascent of 1,683 ft, multiple aid stations and a 4.5 hour time limit, starting at Salmon Falls and finishing at Brown’s Ravine.

Frozen Trail Run Fest at Howard Buford Park in Eugene features looped trail races from 5K to 50K with creek crossings, gravel sections, significant climbing, and staffed aid stations.

Outlast San Antonio is a 6 hour trail challenge where participants run a 5K each hour and aim to complete six laps for a premium medal. Finishers are ranked on a national leaderboard with cash prizes for top performers.

A VHTRC holiday time 50k out and back on the Bull Run-Occoquan Trail from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead, with four aid stations and a GPX file for navigation. Entry includes lodge access, stocked aid stations, and a catered after party f..

Trail races at Pocahontas State Park include 5K, 10K and a half marathon on the wooded Bright Hope Trail, with virtual options available; walkers are welcome.

A trail running event in Lutz, FL on December 12, 2026 with multiple formats including a new 13.1 mile option and a 2-person relay. The course is a 4.45 mile loop of singletrack, doubletrack and grass, and finishers receive a woodal.

A 7.8 mile trail run through Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, IL on 12/12/2026 with packet pickup, pre race coffee and post race awards held in the park lodge. The event is planned to run in most weather conditions.