Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Celebrate the 10th annual Turkey Trot Saint Paul on Thanksgiving morning at Upper Landing Park. Choose between 6K and 10K live races or join virtually with 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon options to support a local food shelf.

Two days of Thanksgiving trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with multiple dirt trail distances, chip timing, aid stations, and connectable medals for those who run both days.

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 trail running fundraiser in Smithville supporting local Christian education. Choose between a challenging 5k or a family-friendly 1.25-mile fun run, both on scenic courses through Smith's Fork recreation area. All registered participants..

A Thanksgiving morning trail run supporting endometriosis research. Choose a run or walk on the 3.5-mile Mill Pond Trail, followed by complimentary yoga. All participants get a finisher medal and swag bag.

Experience a European style cross country race at Reid Park featuring hay bale obstacles and a hilly grass course. Choose between a 5K Grand Prix event or a 1.5 mile fun run for a unique holiday tradition.

A Thanksgiving tradition in Santa Clarita Central Park. Choose between a hilly 5K cross country course or a 1K event for younger participants. Proceeds benefit local youth track and field programs.

Enjoy a Thanksgiving 5K trail run through the scenic Autumn Lake Winery featuring dirt trails and grassy paths. This family friendly event supports animal rescue and welcomes strollers and leashed dogs on the course.

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.

This Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Danville features a scenic 5K Run and Walk along the Riverwalk Trail, plus a free Children's Fun Run. Proceeds support local school programs and scholarships. Participants can enjoy costume fun and race..

Experience a Thanksgiving tradition in the Santa Monica Mountains with trail races featuring coastal views. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with a taco breakfast, beer garden, and distances ranging from a 5k hike to a competitive half marathon.

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.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the High Country Turkey Trot in Boone with a 5K or 10K trail race. This family friendly event features mixed terrain courses and a fully paved fun run plus medals for all timed finishers.

Feast and Feathers is a Thanksgiving morning trail running event in Omaha. All proceeds go directly to Food Bank for the Heartland, having donated over $364,000 since 2012. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a kids race.

Experience a cross country Thanksgiving run at Vineland's Anthony Campanella Park. Open to all ages and paces, this event features awards for top finishers and supports the local public library.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Pulaski Park with a scenic trail run overlooking Lake Cumberland. Choose between a 5K or a Fun Run while supporting the American Cancer Society and enjoying views of the water.

Celebrate the holiday at the Inwood Hill Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk. This event offers a scenic course through Inwood Hill for participants of all abilities to enjoy a morning of fitness and community.

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.

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 at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, NC on Friday after Thanksgiving. Half marathon and 7.5 mile options include run, ruck, economy and virtual entries with marked single track and aid stations.