Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at Pulaski County Park on Lake Cumberland, featuring a 13.1 mile half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. Trails are well marked and include rolling hills plus a notable finisher hill.

A trail running event at Usery Mountain Regional Park on January 9, 2027, offering 20k, 10k, 5k and a 1-mile fun run with all registration fees donated to two local charities.

A trail event at Kanawha State Forest on January 9, 2027 offering 25K and 50K options on a 15.8 mile loop with mostly single track and specified aid station and time limit details.

San Tan Scramble on January 9, 2027 at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek, AZ offers trail races from 5 km to 50 km on single-track desert trails. Shuttle parking is required for the shortest distances in 2027.

A multi-race trail series in Queen Creek, AZ featuring four series with varied distances from short to ultramarathon-length across January to April. Registration for the Spring Pass closes Feb 1, and events use a cupless format.

A *25K* trail race on Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga that runs clockwise in 2027 on named single track trails. The event is cupless with two aid stations and provides a shirt, finisher prize, and post race food.

Trail races at South Mountain Reservation include 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile looped courses with aid stations every 3 miles. Courses use fire roads, single track, hills and some pavement and offer advance and day-of registration.

Two trail races along the shoreline of Folsom Lake on January 9, 2027, offering 5K and 12K single-track courses, post-race local craft beer for participants 21 plus, awards by age group, and included race hat and post-race food.

Trail event at Sweetwater State Park with six white-trail loops, technical terrain, and a post-race crockpot chili contest. Free entry limited to 2027 GUTS members.

Experience an endurance event in Wilmington featuring distance races from 50K to 100 miles. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with camping, tailgating, live classic rock, and a large bonfire.

A 68 mile ultramarathon across the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains with about 13,600 feet of climbing. Entry is capped at 200 runners; solo entrants need a prior 50 mile trail finish and relay teams are allowed.

Experience the rolling hills of Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area during this winter trail event. Choose between 25K or 50K distances on beautiful single track trails with heated facilities and fully stocked aid stations.

Trail ultramarathon weekend at Beaumont Scout Reservation near High Ridge, Missouri, offering multiple distances from 25K to 100 miles on predominantly single track with steep climbs and two indoor aid stations.

Experience a winter trail race at Ontario County Park with options for one, two, or three 4 mile loops. Enjoy a heated lodge and hot pancakes after navigating the seasonal snow and ice of the Bristol Hills.

A looped trail event at Colt Creek State Park near Lakeland, FL, offering a 100-mile Western States qualifier and a 12.5-mile 100 Furlongs option with staffed aid stations and loop drop bag access.

A backyard ultra at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, TN on January 16, 2027 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a final lap. Awards include a participation coin and a belt buckle for reaching 100 miles..

A winter trail event in Holly, MI offering an on-site 8 hour and a virtual 8 hour plus 5k, 10k and 4.17 mile races on a 4.167 mile loop that is mainly single track with about 450 feet of climbing.

Snow Bull Endurance Runs take place at Camp Chet in Whitwell TN on a 6.5 mile loop through forest, bluffs, creeks and trails. Race options include a half marathon, a 6 hour event and a 12 hour event with finisher awards.

Cross country ski races at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, Michigan, featuring timed 22 km, 11 km and 5 km events with chip timing, loop courses, awards and posted results.

Experience a scenic out and back half marathon on the flat and smooth Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail. Enjoy a unique post race campfire with roasted donuts and earn a custom finisher medal.