Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a two loop trail ultramarathon through the scenic First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. Enjoy a supported 50 km course followed by a post race celebration with pizza and refreshments.

Experience the South Carolina Lowcountry with an all trail run through the ancient forests of Palmetto Bluff. Choose from 10K, 30K, or 50K distances with individual and relay team options available.

Experience a fast and flat end of year ultra at Cooper River Park. Run a paved 3.75 mile loop featuring views of the Philadelphia skyline and access to a fully stocked aid station throughout the day.

Holiday Hootie-Hoo is a trail race at F.D.R. State Park in Pine Mountain offering a Half Marathon and a 10K. Participants receive a hoodie and finisher award while proceeds support the park and local charities.

Trail races on newly built Aetna Mountain trails near Chattanooga, supporting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Options of roughly 3.7 and 7.2 miles, with one aid station, holiday swag, and family amenities at 400 Alpine Way.

Trail races at Waverly Park in Louisville offering a 6.6-mile loop and a half marathon plus virtual options. The event is cupless, has an aid station about halfway, on-site restrooms, limited parking, and overall male and female awards.

Celebrate the holidays at the Candy Cane Course in Orlando featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a 15k. Enjoy chip-timed results, designer shirts, finisher medals, and festive treats at the finish line.

A Canicross-focused trail event at Lake Geneva Ziplines and Adventures offering one 4-mile loop or two loops for 8 miles, dog-powered and dog-friendly options, awards for dog teams, on-course drinks but bring a refillable vessel.

An evening winter trail event in Lake Mills, WI offering 16 mile and 31 mile out-and-back courses on a flat crushed limestone rails-to-trails route. Required lights and reflective gear, cupless aid stations, and basic aid provided.

Central Florida Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Skipper Ranch in Sebring features obstacle races across farmland, marsh and mud. Distances include Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and a kids race, with an obstacle workshop the day before.

Naked Nick is a low-fee winter trail run at Blue Marsh Lake offering 25K and 50K on rolling single-track and gravel. Aid every 3 to 4 miles, manual timing, and a traditional German-style finisher memento.

Test your endurance under the stars at the Lakewood Nature Preserve. Choose your distance from 10k to 50 miles and complete 1.5 mile loops through the night on wide grassy trails.

Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.

A forest trail 5K in Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, CT on December 19, 2026, where participants may run, jog, hike, or walk in costume. Awards go to the three fastest men and women and all finishers receive a commemorative item.

Holiday distance runs at HOB Brewing in downtown Dunedin along the Pinellas Trail, with timed 5K, 10K, and 15K options, finisher medals, shirts, and a free draft beer for eligible participants.

A night trail run at Zindel Park on December 19, 2026 offering a 7 mile course and a 5K. Headlamps are required and entries are limited to the first 250 participants.

A multi distance trail event at Perry Lake near Ozawkie, KS on December 19, 2026. The course is marked in five sections, includes manned aid stations, varied terrain and a 50k loop with about 3,300 feet of elevation gain.

Trail races at Monte Sano State Park offering 5 Mile and 10 Mile distances as the opening event of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series. Courses feature bluff views, creek crossings and aid stations; the event is cupless and capped at 400 ru..

A two-day, invitation-or-qualified track meet at Camelback High School featuring 24 Hour and 100 Mile events focused on record attempts and national team qualification, with electronic chip timing, live tracking, limited entries, and crew s..

A 13.4 mile trail race in Yellow Springs on December 19, 2026, with timed cutoffs and on course aid station rules. ORRRC members run for free while nonmembers ages 15 and up pay a $10 fee; minors under 15 are free.