Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

The Frosty Buck Trail Race in Glenmont, Ohio on December 12, 2026 features 50k and 25k trail races on the original Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra course, run as standard events with a lightly stocked aid station on each loop.

A December trail running event at Clarence Schock Memorial Park in Lebanon, PA, with marked 5- and 10-mile courses and significant elevation gain. Proceeds fund park projects and timing is handled by Pretzel City Sports.

A trail race at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on December 12, 2026, offering a 1.55 mile fun run plus 5K, 10K, and 15K courses through limestone cliffs and wooded trails.

A multi-distance trail race at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead in Pilot Hill, CA on December 12, 2026, organized by Troy's California Trail Runs, featuring stony dirt paths, hill sections, and lake views with options from a kids run to a 50K.

A weekend trail event in Blydenburgh County Park featuring a Backyard Ultra with 4.167 mile hourly loops and a separate 4.16 mile lapping race. A portion of proceeds supports the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.

A trail running event in Socorro on December 12, 2026, offering 18-mile and 6.2-mile courses, on-course aid stations, participant meals, shirts, photos, and awards with part of proceeds supporting local trails and the high school cross coun..

A 50K two-loop trail race at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach with two full aid stations and an eight hour time limit. Registrants get a Brooks shirt, finishers a medal, and there is a post-race gathering at Smartmouth Brewery.

Experience the South Carolina Lowcountry with an all trail run through the ancient forests of Palmetto Bluff. Choose from 10K, 30K, or 50K distances with individual and relay team options available.

Experience a fast and flat end of year ultra at Cooper River Park. Run a paved 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a fully stocked aid station throughout the day.

A trail event on December 13, 2026 in Pine Mountain, GA offering a Half Marathon and 10K at F.D.R. State Park, with race hoodies, finisher awards, aid stations, and proceeds benefiting local park and humane organizations.

A trail event near Aetna Mountain in Chattanooga offering 5K'ish and 10K'ish looped courses, about 600 ft gain per loop, one aid station, and postrace pancakes and holiday swag.

Trail races at Waverly Park in Louisville offering a 6.6-mile loop and a half marathon plus virtual options. The event is cupless, has an aid station about halfway, on-site restrooms, limited parking, and overall male and female awards.

Candy Cane Course in Orlando on 12/13/2026 offers 5K, 10K, 15K, a 1 Mile, a Kids Dash and a virtual option. Entries normally include a designer shirt, custom bib and finisher medal, with youth pricing for ages 12 and under.

A dog-focused trail run at Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures offering one or two loops on winding singletrack. Canicross and dog friendly options are available, with podium awards reserved for dog-equipped finishers and a finisher gift fo..

Quiet Silence on December 18, 2026 in Lake Mills, WI offers night out and back runs of 31 and 16 miles on a flat crushed limestone trail. The event includes aid stations, drop bags at the midway point, and required lights and reflective gea..

Central Florida Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Skipper Ranch in Sebring offers Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races across farmland, marsh and mud, plus kids races, an obstacle workshop and spectator access.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

Overnight, lap-based trail races at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a 1.5 mile loop with distances from 10K to 50 miles, a cupless aid station with hot soup and drinks, and space for personal base camps.

Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.

Experience an exclusive trail run through the scenic Roosevelt Forest in Stratford. This 5K event features a natural off-road course limited to a small group of participants and includes custom finisher medallions.