Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

FSX Black Friday 100 is a one-day ride and run on the Fifth Street Cross course in Emmaus, offering distances from 10k to 100 miles plus relay and mixed run and ride options. Entry is $25 plus a 6-pack or a $20 prize pot contribution.

A 28.4 mile out and back trail event from Old Mill Park to Stinson Beach with about 9,000 feet of vertical gain. The route follows the Dipsea Trail, includes multiple named trail sections and aid stations, and is repeated for the Quad.

A trail party at South Mountain Reservation offering looped 5K terrain and distances from Kids 1M to 50K. The course mixes carriage roads and technical singletrack and features an aid station at the start finish and a charity partner.

A late November 2026 community 5k at Killens Pond State Park offering a 5k run walk and a competitive walking 5k with chip timing, age group awards, long sleeve shirts, and a post race refreshment selection.

A post-Thanksgiving trail event at Briar Chapel offering 5K and 10K courses on single-track and double-track trails, vintage race swag, a free kids treasure race, and a post-race awards and food gathering.

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

Timed trail events at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA, on a marked 5 km loop, offering 10K, 4 hour and 8 hour run and ruck options. Laps are counted, a stocked aid station serves hot items, and all finishers receive a homemade medal.

Timed trail event on 11/28/2026 at Turkey Ridge in Wildwood with a 1.8 mile loop and 347 ft elevation gain per loop. Two time categories let runners complete as many loops as possible in 2 or 4 hours.

Turkey Chase in Cary on November 28, 2026 offers in-person and virtual 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, a Kids in Strollers event, exhibitor options, and an Ultra Series totaling 65.5 miles. Check-in and parking are at RallyPoint Sport..

A free, self-supported 50K through downtown Savannah with a 25 runner cap. Admission requires a short written response and the route begins and ends at the Waving Girl statue, with the course varied annually.

Experience the natural beauty of Carlton Reserve at this Florida trail event. Runners can choose between three distances and enjoy a pre race stretch session with recovery snacks and awards for various age groups.

A family friendly Thanksgiving weekend run at Quarry Lakes Regional Park with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free short kids race. Costumes and food donations for the Alameda County Community Food Bank are encouraged.

Trail race at Foster Falls State Park offering full and half marathons plus a 13 mile ruck division. The route features waterfalls, rock formations and technical descents and has long stretches between aid stations.

Enjoy a post holiday run or walk through the scenic trails of Bethpage State Park. Participants earn themed swag and enjoy refreshments from local partners at this festive 5K event.

A trail race on November 28, 2026 at Black Mountain Ranch Park offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K on dirt single track and service roads. The field is limited to 300 runners and the event serves as an ERS Championship qualifier.

Chup's Revenge is a five mile race at Shelter 14 in Wyandotte County Lake Park, Kansas City. Listed on the Wyco Wolfpack 2026 calendar, it follows previous editions run as a Turkey Trot with results archived.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in St. Louis with this annual running event featuring multiple distances from a half marathon to a kids dash. Enjoy chip timing designer shirts and custom medals for all participants.

A trail ultramarathon at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, FL offering 50K and 25K on a 16.2 mile loop with varied terrain, mostly singletrack, four aid stations, timing, medals, and free race media.

Trail races of 10 miles and 5 miles on the Grayton Beach State Park trail system near Inlet Beach, FL. Natural trail terrain and age group plus overall awards with finisher medals for finishers.

Endurance event at Washburn Ranch, Hemet CA, on a one mile hardpacked dirt loop offering 100 miles, relay teams, and 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats with chip timing, live tracking, camping and onsite food.