Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Holiday-themed races at Gadsden Park in Tampa on December 27, 2026, with distances from a kids 50 m dash to 15K, plus a virtual option, chip-timing, shirts, medals, photos, and finish-line treats.

A fixed-time multi-day running event in Peoria, AZ from December 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027 offering six-day and shorter time events, fixed-distance options, a Last Person Standing format, an Around the Clock challenge, and a livestream.

Celebrate the year’s end with a 5K trail run through Rochester. Enjoy a run on the Clinton River Trail followed by artisan awards and pizza in the comfort of a heated indoor facility.

A fifty-kilometer event at John Hunt Running Park on December 31, 2026, listed on the Huntsville Track Club calendar. Registration is not available on race day and the race is part of the Huntsville Slam series.

Brazen Racing stages a trail event at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on December 31, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K and 5K options. Hikers and walkers are welcome and free photos and race results are provided.

A 36 hour timed trail event on a 4 mile loop at Wolf River Trails in Memphis. Participants run as many laps as they like between December 31 and January 1 and earn awards and cash prizes by distance.

A New Year’s Eve trail event at Oak Mountain State Park with a 5 mile loop, multiple ultradistance options, oncourse aid and nighttime music including a midnight ball drop and finisher medals and 100 mile buckles.

A New Year's Eve running event in northwest Las Vegas with half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1-mile courses through local parks and trails, plus virtual entries, on-site refreshments, awards, and participant amenities.

Lake Travis New Year's Trail Challenge is a multi-distance trail running event near Austin, Texas featuring a 50K ultra, 25K, half marathon, Last Runner Standing, 5K and kids races organized by Fit Foundation around New Year's.

Just Survive 125 is an out and back ultrarun from Hobe Sound Beach to Lake Okeechobee on the Lake to Ocean trail, listed as 200K. Runners are self supported with four 5 gallon drop buckets, a 48 hour cutoff and a 30 runner limit.

A New Year's Day race in McKinney offering a 5K, a 1 mile fun run and a virtual option, with start and finish at The Stix Icehouse. Registered participants receive a breakfast pass plus a race shirt and finisher medal.

A family-friendly 5K, 10K and half marathon around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on January 1, 2027. The half marathon is part of the Brazen Ultra Half Series and includes varied trail terrain with notable climbs.

Experience a 5k mud run or a color run in Stuttgart Arkansas to support cancer patients. Choose from timed competitive heats, team challenges, or a kids course featuring specialized obstacles on flat terrain.

A multi-distance New Year’s trail event at Canyon of the Eagles near Burnet, Texas, featuring 100K and 50K ultras plus shorter run and ruck options along river and limestone bluff trails. Ruck divisions include verified weight rules and set..

A 31.7 mile New Year event in Prince William Forest Park run as three loops on groomed trails and some gravel roads. Unmanned aid at the start and finish is supplied by participants and entry is limited to 120.

A New Year trail event at Shaffer Bend Recreation Area offering 5K and 10K loop courses on scenic, well marked trails with rolling terrain and lake views; walking and rucking options are available.

A multi-distance endurance event on January 2, 2027 along the Northeast Texas Trail near Paris TX featuring point to point 100K and a near point to point 100 Miler, supported aid stations, race gear, and engraved finisher plaques with a rai..

A night trail event in Blanchard, Louisiana offering a 7 miles single track route and a paved 4.5 miles Soda Lake loop. Lights are mandatory; registration runs in October and November and carries a $25 fee.

A 14 mile trail race on Trail 100 through Phoenix North Mountain Preserve on January 2, 2027. The single track course features steep climbs, descents, rugged terrain and loose rocks. Registration opens Jan 4 2026; fee $60.

Frozen Assets Endurance Run is a 10k endurance event at Harriet Hollister Spencer SRA on January 2, 2027. The listing shows a single 10k race distance at that location.