Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a 50-mile point-to-point journey across Charleston's Lowcountry. This self-supported run features open roads and an unmarked course, finishing with a lap on a track. It's held as a memorial event with a donation-based entry.

This festive run in Oakdale features a flat 5K on the Panhandle Trail and a 1 Mile Fun Walk. Participants receive holiday-themed giveaways like light-up beanies and a finisher medal while supplies last. It's a timed race with age group awar..

Celebrate the season at this festive Christmas themed event in Des Moines featuring distances from a Kids Dash to a 15k. Enjoy chip timed results and holiday treats at the finish line.

Event Overview The Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series is a set of three trail races held in the mountains around Huntsville, Alabama, at Monte Sano State Park. The series takes place from December through January. Race Distances The series inc..

The Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge is a 5k trail run through the scenic Huffaker hills near Reno. It includes a long sleeve shirt with registration and supports a youth athletics program. A virtual 5k option is also available.

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.

Celebrate the season at this Christmas themed run in Tampa featuring 15k, 10k, 5k, and kids distances with custom medals and festive treats for all finishers.

Across the Years is the original New Year's multi-day running event in Arizona. Runners choose fixed-time or fixed-distance races, from 24 hours to 6 days, with the freedom to rest at their own pace. An optional "Around the Clock" lap chall..

Run into the new year with the Recover From The Holidays 50K ultramarathon on December 31st. This event starts at John Hunt Running Park and requires advance registration. It's also part of The Huntsville Slam distance series.

Celebrate the final day of the year with a trail run at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley. Choose between half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances with options for runners and hikers alike.

Celebrate the New Year at Canyon of the Eagles with a scenic trail run along the Colorado River. Choose from distances ranging from a 5K to a 100K ultramarathon in a supportive community environment.

Test your self sufficiency on a rugged 200 km out and back course through diverse Florida ecosystems. Limited to 30 participants, this event features remote single track trails and a 48 hour cutoff with no outside assistance.

Kick off the year with a scenic run along Wilson Creek Trail in McKinney followed by an All American breakfast and drinks at The Stix Icehouse.

Celebrate the first day of 2027 by running or hiking along the scenic trails of Lake Chabot. Choose between a half marathon, 10K, or 5K while supporting the East Bay Regional Parks Campership Program.

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.

Celebrate the New Year at Canyon of the Eagles with trail races ranging from 5K to 100K. Experience limestone bluffs and Colorado River views through traditional trail running or weighted ruck divisions in the Texas Hill Country.

Experience an endurance challenge in Paris, Texas, featuring 50K, 100K, and 100-mile trail runs. Participants can also take part in a specialized 100K ruck category.

A night trail event on January 2, 2027 at 1 North Trails in Blanchard LA. Two route options are offered: a 7 mile single track and a 4.5 mile paved Soda Lake loop; a light source is mandatory.

A 14 mile trail run on Trail 100 in central Phoenix on January 2, 2027. Mostly single track with steep climbs, multiple aid stations, a technical race shirt, and a four hour time limit.

The Frozen Assets Endurance Run is a 10k race held at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area. It takes place in early January.