Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

The Hunter S. Thompson Fear & Loathing will take place in San Francisco on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run between 50 and 50 miles.

Celebrate the season at this Christmas themed event in Indianapolis featuring multiple distances from a 5k to a 15k. Participants enjoy chip timed results designer shirts and custom medals for all ages.

Celebrate the season at this holiday themed race in Toledo featuring timed 5k, 10k, and 15k distances. Families can enjoy a kids dash and untimed mile followed by festive treats and custom finisher medals.

Event Details The Frigid Beast Feast takes place from December 11 to 13, 2026 at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, Louisiana. The event offers eight different race distances: a 150 Miler, a 102 Miler, a 75 Miler, a 51 Miler, a 33 Miler, a..

This elimination ultra in St. George, Utah, challenges runners to complete a 6-mile loop every 90 minutes. The course follows the scenic Mayor's Loop trail. The last runner standing after 17 laps is crowned the champion.

A last person standing race in Yucaipa, CA, where runners complete 4.16-mile loops until only one remains. The event, scheduled for December 2026, features a Krampus-themed challenge of endurance.

My Resolution 10K takes place on December 12, 2026, in San Antonio. The course is entirely on loose sand. After the run, enjoy s'mores, hot cocoa, and live music to welcome the new year.

Experience a low key and community focused running event in Maple Valley. This flat course offers half marathon, marathon, and 50K distances for runners seeking a grassroots atmosphere and personal challenge.

Experience an old school trail run through the hills and oak flats of Kisatchie National Forest. Choose between three loop distances around Upper Caney Lake with awards for overall and age group winners.

Join the gravel out and back races at Ephram White Park featuring 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances. Complete the park circuit to earn your finisher medal and series points in this festive Kentucky event.

Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.

Join a holiday tradition in Tucson with 5k and 1k runs starting at the Mica Mountain High School track. Support Toys for Tots by bringing a donation while navigating a varied cross country course.

Experience the natural beauty of Chain OLakes State Park at this Indiana trail event. Choose between a full or half marathon distance consisting of 13.1 mile loops through the park.

Experience a festive trail run through McAllister Park in San Antonio. Choose from 5k, 10k, or 20k technical courses featuring rocks and roots before celebrating at the finish with holiday swag and awards.

The Helen Holiday Half & 10K is a trail running party in Helen, Georgia, on December 12, 2026. Choose from the half marathon or 10K distance on scenic courses.

Run for a cause at the Cape Fear Holiday Run, a festive trail event in Lillington, NC. Choose your challenge from 3, 6, or 9-hour timed formats on a scenic 1.17-mile loop. All proceeds support the Harnett Food Pantry, and finishers earn a m..

The Beast of the East 100 is a December trail challenge on Crowders Mountain in North Carolina. Choose from five distances, from a half marathon to a 100-mile ultra, all featuring significant elevation. The event includes full aid station s..

Experience a winter trail run in Pittsford New York with three distance options. Support local trail maintenance while tackling the Hell on roots climb and the Ski Hill Climb during this fundraising festival.

The Texmas Trail Race offers trail running distances from one mile to 104 kilometers through the single track and historic pines of Buescher State Park. Every participant gets a custom medal, swag, and full support. Relay and ruck options a..

Celebrate the season at the 7th annual Jingle All the Way 5K 10K and Fun Run in Boerne on December 12, 2026, starting at Patrick Heath Amphitheater. Run the scenic Old No. 9 trail and support Transformation House.