Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A holiday themed event in Antioch featuring a scenic 5K run or walk, a virtual 5K option, and a 1K kids run at Orchard Bend Park. Proceeds benefit The Nashville Food Project and park restrooms will be closed for winter.

Celebrate the season at this Christmas themed event in Kansas City. Participants can choose from 15K, 10K, 5K, and youth distances while receiving custom medals and designer shirts.

A forested loop at Seward Park offers 4.2 mile and 10k trail options as part of the Winter Trail Series, with an aid station near the start finish and a themed costume contest.

An elimination ultramarathon in Molena, GA where runners must complete a 4 mile loop with 1000 feet of gain each hour or be eliminated. Prizes are awarded after each loop and the fastest final lap decides the winner.

A holiday themed running event at Griffith Park offering 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon distances on a shared dirt horse trail. The event includes on-course aid, finisher medals, photos, parking near the Merry Go Round and posted results.

A winter trail series in Santa Fe on the third Saturday of December, January and February, held on Galisteo Basin Preserve trails with a virtual option and proceeds donated to Commonweal Conservancy.

A looped event at Lake Wailes offering 4.17 mile, 6 hour, 12 hour and 12 hour relay options. Food is available at the Runners Village and all participants receive a long sleeve shirt.

Trail races in St. Joseph, Missouri linking Krug Park and River Bluff Trail Park along the Missouri River bluffs. Distances include 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k on dirt trails with roots, rocks and frequent aid stations.

Trail races in Huddart and Wunderlich Parks offering 10K, half, 35K and 50K options on redwood and ridge single-track with significant elevation gain. The event uses chip timing, marked courses, aid stations, and a cupless hydration policy.

Holiday race at McAllister Park with a Kids Dash, 1-mile, chip timed 5K and 10K, virtual option, costume contest, and finishers receiving a shirt and medal.

A holiday trail event in San Diego with marathon, half marathon, 10K and a new six hour Hill Climb on a 2.5 mile loop. The event includes solo and team costume awards and King and Queen of the hill honors.

A self-supported, unmarked point-to-point 50-mile road event across Charleston and nearby islands with limited spots, a $30 donation entry, and a final timed 400m lap on the Park West track.

A holiday themed event in Oakdale with a flat out and back 5K on the Panhandle trail and an untimed 1 mile fun walk. Awards include finisher medals, top overall and age group prizes, with holiday merchandise while supplies last.

A trail event at Burke Lake Park on December 24, 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km courses with walkers welcome. Virtual options are available, including choices with a medal and with a medal plus shirt.

A three-race winter trail series at Monte Sano State Park offering multiple distance options, aid stations with food and drink, and series rewards including a tri blend shirt, finisher awards and a plaque.

Trail 5k and virtual 5k at Huffaker Hills and Rattlesnake Mountain in Reno on December 26, 2026. Includes a long sleeve performance shirt, official timing, medical coverage, and supports the Azteca FC youth program.

An endurance run at Fort Steilacoom Park where runners choose 3, 6 or 8 hour events on a 5 mile loop with 520 feet of gain. Aid stations provide drinks, light food, warm beverages, and handmade finisher awards.

A minimally marked 40.3 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains that passes historic furnace ruins about halfway. The course has three aid stations, 6500 feet of climbing, and requires self navigation and self support.

A looped trail race in Jupiter Ridge Natural Area offering a **50K** or half marathon across ancient coastal dunes, limited to 80 entrants, with two aid stations, drop bag access, and professional chip timing.

A 36.8 mile relay and ultra around Choctawhatchee Bay in the Destin area, traditionally held the last week of the year. The event features six unofficial legs, staggered starts for teams and an associated 5K recovery run.