Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail race at Tyler State Park that is part of the Run The Pines four-race East Texas series. Courses use natural dirt and forest trails and offer distances from 5K to 30K plus a ruck division with a 20 pound minimum.

A 10 mile trail race at York River State Park in Williamsburg, VA run as a no frills event. The route mixes single track, fire roads and a boardwalk, rises about 600 feet, and includes three aid stations and a finisher medal.

Frozen: H3 is a multi-distance trail event on the Jericho Horse Trail in Francis Marion National Forest, featuring looped 16 and 18 mile sections, three aid stations, and night running requirements.

Test your endurance in Idaho Falls at this winter backyard ultra. Complete 4.167 miles every hour on a varied terrain course until only one runner remains at the Bonneville County Exhibition Hall.

A weekend of trail races at Salem Lake offering a night 5K, looped 12.5K courses up to a 50K, and a four-person 50K relay, with water stops on looped courses, a seven hour cap for the 50K, finishers swag, and post-race food and beer.

Quest of the White Wolf is a running event in Lake Lure, North Carolina on January 9, 2027. It features 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K distances and is organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.

Held in early January at Hill Country State Natural Area, Bandera Endurance Trail offers *100k*, *50k*, *25k* and a youth mile. The technical, rocky 50k loop forms the course; the 100k is a Western States qualifier.

A trail race in Meridian, Mississippi on January 9, 2027 offering 50K, 25K and 12.5K distances. The event supports the National Alopecia Areata Foundation and features chip timing and on course parking for personal aid.

A short course winter survivalist race in St. Croix State Park on January 9-10, 2027. Participants cover roughly 40 miles on foot, skis, or fat bike while carrying required survival gear and completing two on-course skill tests.

An 18 hour fixed-time urban ultra on January 9, 2027 where runners choose their own route through Miami landmarks. Rankings use GPS-verified miles and selfies at each landmark, with podiums for those who visit all required points and return..

Trail races on Catalina Island featuring a 50 Mile and a 50K course that start and finish in Avalon. Organized by the Avalon Lions Club to raise funds for island charities and schools, with ocean views and possible bison sightings.

Experience a diverse trail running event in Escondido featuring everything from a 50 mile ultra to a stroller friendly 5k. Explore the valley floor or climb to the summit of Raptor Ridge in this cupless race series.

Trail marathon and a 17 mile fun run in Big Fork on January 9 2027. Entry is limited to 225 runners and registration is required; aid stations and the post race party will be cupless.

The Legacy in Sapphire, NC on January 9, 2027 features trail races of 50K and 25K organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras, with marked loops, stocked aid, handmade finisher medals, and proceeds supporting brain deterioration and learning disabilitie..

Experience a unique trail run through the private 650 acre campus of Bethesda Academy. Enjoy a scenic route past marshes and farm animals followed by a pancake breakfast for all participants.

Join a community run and walk along the scenic trails of the Tuolumne River Regional Parkway in Modesto. Support the Sole Support Sponsorship Program while completing a 5K course alongside friends and family.

Trail races at Pulaski County Park on Lake Cumberland, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. Trails are well marked and include rolling hills plus a notable finisher hill.

A trail running event at Usery Mountain Regional Park on January 9, 2027, offering 20k, 10k, 5k and a 1-mile fun run with all registration fees donated to two local charities.

A trail event at Kanawha State Forest on January 9, 2027 offering 25K and 50K options on a 15.8 mile loop with mostly single track and specified aid station and time limit details.

Trail runs at San Tan Mountain Regional Park near Queen Creek AZ offering 50K, 26K, 17K, 9K and 5K on single track through Saguaro studded foothills. Shorter distances use shuttle parking at Mountain View Church and aid stations are provide..