Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Enjoy a festive four mile trail race through the wide paths of Mine Falls Park. All proceeds from the run and raffle support residential and educational programs at the Nashua Childrens Home.

Turkey Trails in Des Moines is an annual Thanksgiving themed running event on November 22, 2026 at Gray's Lake Park with on-site races from a kids dash to a half marathon and a virtual option. Features include chip timing, event shirts, med..

An 8.67-mile race in Columbia, SC using 22 age- and gender-based start groups at one-minute intervals to equalize finish times. The course has about 800 feet of elevation and awards the top eight overall finishers.

A 5K and 10K on the flat Carderock trail along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath in Potomac, Maryland on November 22, 2026. Walkers are welcome and virtual entries are available with medal and shirt options.

A trail based Turkey Trot at Southwestern Michigan College offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run, chip timed with live results, guaranteed tech shirts for early registrants and age division medals.

A 5 km and 10 km run at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville on November 25, 2026, with routes through the Manassas National Battlefield trails and both in-person and virtual participation options.

A Thanksgiving morning 6K and 10K in St. Paul on November 26, 2026, with a tech tee, finisher medal and age group awards. The event benefits the Open Door Pantry and offers virtual participation and doorstep delivery options.

Two days of trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon plus a virtual option. A both days bundle gives custom gloves, a free drink coupon, and unique medals that fit together.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.

A self-timed trail fundraiser in Smithville, Missouri offering a 5K trail run/walk and a 1.25 mile family fun run. The route includes campground roads, Lake Remote trails, varied footing, wildlife sightings, and nature stations.

A community Thanksgiving event featuring a 3.5 mile run and walk around Scoville Reservoir in Wolcott CT, with multiple start waves, post race yoga for participants, finisher medals, volunteers supporting refreshments, and proceeds to EndoF..

A cross-country 5K and 1.5 mile fun run at Reid Park on November 26, 2026, featuring hay bales and mixed surfaces. The 5K is part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix, strollers are welcome and dogs are not allowed.

A Thanksgiving Day community run in Santa Clarita offering a 5K cross country course through Central Park and a 1K for children. The event benefits the Santa Clarita Track Club and awards medals to the first 600 competitors.

A trail 5K at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, NJ on Thanksgiving morning with dirt, grass, and sand underfoot. Awards for the top three male and female finishers, free entry for kids 14 and under, and a portion of proceeds support Lucky..

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Hellyer County Park with a trail race along Coyote Creek. Choose from a USATF certified half marathon, 10K, or 5K while competing for a chance to win a turkey.

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

Trail races in the Santa Monica Mountains on Thanksgiving offering a half marathon, 10k and 5k on fire roads and singletrack, with finisher medals, free photography, breakfast and a 21 plus beer garden.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel with a variety of trail races ranging from 2 miles to 10K. Enjoy smooth paths or technical single track trails followed by post race pie and festive awards.

A Thanksgiving morning event in Boone, NC featuring timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed 5K fun run/walk on the Greenway, with finisher medals, age-group prizes, event shirts, a food drive, and on-site first aid.

Feast and Feathers in Omaha on Thursday, November 26, 2026 offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Lil Gobbler Kid's Race, with one hundred percent of proceeds benefiting Food Bank for the Heartland.