Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A Thanksgiving trail event in Harbison State Forest featuring a 13.1 mile course with varied elevation, three aid stations, a post race Southern meal and on-site packet pickup and parking guidance.

A multi-distance trail event at Colt Creek State Park on November 21, 2026 offering 60M, 45M, 45K and 14M looped courses with multiple aid stations and handcrafted finisher medals.

A 12 hour night trail event at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. Runners complete laps of a 5K loop around Lake Haigler on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

A late November trail event in Colorado Springs with 50k, half marathon and 10k options across historic High Drive and Gold Camp Road, staffed aid stations, and crew-accessible locations including warm food at Cheyenne Canon.

A night trail run at Jonathan Dickinson State Park covering 10 miles through pine flatwoods and sand scrub. Registration includes park entry, a T shirt, a finisher medal and post race refreshments and music.

Experience the scenic sights of Dinosaur Valley State Park at this endurance event featuring distances from 5 miles to 100 miles. The course offers rolling terrain and serves as a Western States Endurance Run qualifier.

A USATF certified 5K on a paved trail at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. Registration opens March 18 and the fee is $35; registration includes a tri blend shirt, chip timing, and age group medals.

A trail race at Bussey Brake WMA near Bastrop LA offering 50K, 16-mile, and 8-mile courses on levee-top trail with two aid stations, on-course supplies, finisher medals, and event swag.

A trail 25k in Queen Anne, Maryland on November 21, 2026. Mostly single track with runnable hills, three aid stations, food options, and awards for the top three men and women.

A multi-distance trail event at Logandale Trail System on November 21 and 22, 2026, featuring ultramarathon options, aid stations with hot food for long distances, camping and parking at Valley of Fire area.

A loop based endurance event at Lake Carl Blackwell where runners repeat a clearly marked 3.1 mile trail lap and new loops begin each hour. Each completed lap counts toward distances from 5K up to 50K and loop times are recorded.

A loop based 50 mile trail event at Lake Carl Blackwell in Stillwater, OK offering 50 and 40 mile distances, lap timing, a 12 hour cutoff, staged gear access, and pacers allowed late in the day.

Trail races at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA offering 50K and 30K on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails. The route features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and a set of enforced cut off points.

A backyard ultra at San Felasco Hammock Preserve where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner outlasts the rest; no aid is allowed on course and each runner has a 10 by 10 foot base camp at the start.

Dizzy Fifties is a looped trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options. The event features a pavilion aid station, reusable cups, medical support and a 200 runner field cap.

A 16 hour endurance event at Carolina Beach State Park where participants run a 4.5 mile loop as many times as they wish. The course features trails, sand, roots and two short climbs, with camping options and aid station support.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

A 24 hour challenge at Oak Mountain State Park where participants run ten 5k races spaced 2.5 hours apart, with required illumination, camping options, five hot meals, an event shirt, and a finisher coffin.

Celebrate the season with a Thanksgiving themed run at Wiley Post Park featuring various distances for all ages. Enjoy chip timed races with finisher medals designer shirts and treats at the finish line.

A timed 4 and 8 hour endurance event on private farmland near Summerville GA, run on a 3.5 mile cross country style loop with little elevation. One aid station is provided and camping is not available.