Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A cross country style 3 miles race at Anthony Campanella Park in Vineland, NJ, welcoming runners and walkers of varying ages. Awards for top overall finishers and multiple age groups; online registration with several payment options.

A Thanksgiving trail event at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky on November 26, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society and awards for overall, age group, and team divisions.

A 5K run and walk through Inwood Hill Park in northern Manhattan with a shared start and finish, live results and free finish line photos. Proceeds benefit the Inwood Food Pantry and awards are given to the top two men and women.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 2 mile run through the wooded trails of Sheffield Illinois. Wear your best holiday costume for a chance to win prizes at this untimed community event.

Turkey Trot 2026 in Ithaca is a roughly 5.5-mile prediction run with no watches allowed, supporting Loaves and Fishes. Participants predict their time and the closest guesses win pies.

A local social trail run hosted by Dripping Springs Run Club in Dripping Springs, Texas, featuring roughly 5k on Ranch Park trails, multiple pace groups, free run and coffee, and optional yoga for a fee.

A community Turkey Trot through Atwood Park near 5k with chipped timing, common trail obstacles and door prizes. No GPS or timing devices are allowed and donations are collected for local causes.

A trail and canal run near Great Falls, Maryland on November 26, 2026 covering about 10 miles with options to shorten. Entry opens November 12 and is capped at 29 runners; entrants receive course instructions before the run.

A historic Schuylkill Navy road and cross country race covering 5 and 5/8 miles of hilly and grassy terrain along Kelly Drive and Belmont Plateau. Club eligibility, multiple age divisions, team scoring, posted results and an on site awards..

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in Jackson NH featuring a 5k on the Jackson nordic trails and a 1k kids fun run for age ten and under, staged at Eagle Mountain House with proceeds supporting local youth programs.

A Thanksgiving morning 1K/5K/10K on the Huntington Beach coastline that raises funds with World Help to drill clean water wells; routes run along the pier and Main Street with on-site check-in and nearby parking.

A free Thanksgiving community event at Pocahontas State Park featuring a cross-country 5K and a short kids fun run. Registration is required; the day includes alumni photos, raffle drawings, and optional donations for a memorial award suppo..

Turkey Day 5K Clermont is a Thanksgiving tradition themed 5K at Waterfront Park in Clermont, FL on November 26, 2026. The out and back course uses the Upper Tampa Bay Trail and entries include chip timing, a finisher medal and a shirt.

A Thanksgiving morning 5K on the Green Bay Trail starting and finishing at Winnetka Train Station with a rolling-start format, packet pickup in Wilmette, post-race refreshments, and proceeds to two local charities.

A Thanksgiving Day trail event at Beals Point offering 5k and 10k courses plus a free 1k kids run for under-6s. The race supports Folsom's Hope, features one aid station, and requires runners to bring a cup or bottle.

Experience a post Thanksgiving trail tradition at Proud Lake State Park with half marathon and 7.5 mile distances. Run or ruck through scenic Michigan forests and enjoy post race campfires and hot cocoa.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.

Trail races along the Colorado River at Turkey Bend Park offering distances from 5K to 100 miles with staffed aid stations and on course support. Pacers are permitted for the 50 and 100 mile events under specific registration and conduct ru..

Experience the hidden trails of Ken O Sha Park in Grand Rapids this November. Choose between a 5k, 10k, or 15k race along Plaster Creek featuring single track paths and wooden bridges.

An overnight endurance event at Sunset Lake in Benton, Arkansas offering 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour formats. Entry is free and a suggested donation of $20 supports the local running club.