Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 25K trail race on Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga organized by Bad Beard Events, featuring technical trails, two aid stations, a cupless policy, a five-hour cutoff, awards for overall top finishers, and proceeds supporting SORBA Chattanoo..

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation include 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile looped courses with aid stations every 3 miles. Courses use fire roads, single track, hills and some pavement and offer advance and day-of registration.

Two scenic trail races along Folsom Lake on January 9, 2027, offering a 12K and 5K on single-track trails, post-race local beer for athletes over 21, commemorative items, hot food and age-group awards.

A beach race in Daytona Beach on January 9, 2027 offering 5K and 10K courses on hard-packed sand, chip timing, participant shirts, finisher medals, and a combined 15K Bandshell Challenge for both races.

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap within the hour. Complete all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and join the national leaderboard for prize opportunities.

A winter trail series at Rockwoods Reservation near Glencoe, Missouri across three dates from Dec 19, 2026 to Feb 13, 2027. Events range from 4 miles and 8K up to a half marathon with finisher medals, shirts, chip timing and live tracking.

The Mayhem on the Mountain will take place in Cumming on Saturday 9 January 2027. You can run 5 miles.

Experience a low-key trail tradition at Sweetwater State Park with 25 km and 50 km loop courses. This member exclusive event features a local chili cook-off and a relaxed atmosphere for post-holiday running.

A multi-race trail event in Blairsville GA featuring a 200 mile Duncan Ridge course plus 100 mile, 100 km, 40 mile, 40 km and other challenges, with staffed aid points, crew access rules, and on-site camping and cottages.

A two day ultrarunning event in Wilmington NC on January 15 and 16 2027 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and relay options with on site camping plus music and event amenities.

A 68 mile ridge-line trail race across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of climbing. Solo runners need prior 50 mile trail experience; relay teams of 2, 3, or 4 are permitted.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.

A Midwest winter ultramarathon in Missouri on January 16 and 17 2027 offering multiple trail distances from 20 miles to 100 miles, including a night 40 miler. The event is managed by PR Racing and alternates course direction by year.

A winter trail event near Naples, NY offering one, two, or three loops of a roughly four mile course, with a heated lodge, post-race food and drinks, and winter-oriented amenities including a snowshoe demo.

A 100-mile ultramarathon and a 100 furlongs (12.5 mi) event at Colt Creek State Park on January 16–17, 2027, run as six 16.8 mile loops with three staffed aid stations and loop-by-loop drop bag access.

A qualifying backyard ultra at Camp Jordan Park on January 16, 2027. Runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one finishes the final lap, with on-site aid, camping, and nearby hotels.

A winter trail event in Holly Michigan with multiple distances and an eight hour backyard or continuous format on a 4.167 mile loop featuring technical single track and self supported race rules.

Snow Bull Trail Runs in Whitwell Tennessee on January 16, 2027 uses a 6.5 mile loop across nearly 1,000 acres of forested land. Events include a half marathon plus 6 hour and 12 hour endurance runs with finisher and podium awards.

Cross country ski races at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, Michigan, featuring timed 22 km, 11 km and 5 km events with chip timing, loop courses, awards and posted results.

Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.