Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a unique 5K race held entirely on the frozen surface of Lake Mendota. Participants can run walk or skate across the ice while enjoying scenic views of downtown Madison and the university campus.

Experience the coastal beauty of the Marin Headlands at the Golden Gate Trail Run. Choose from distances ranging from a 50K trail race to a fun kids dash with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.

Experience a scenic loop through mangroves and coastal hammocks at Pepper Park Riverside. This dog friendly event offers trail distances of 5K and 9K alongside a fun dash for children.

Experience North America's largest ski trail network during this community Nordic event. Ski from the Methow River to Sun Mountain Lodge in a marathon, half marathon, or relay race followed by a festive post race lunch.

Experience a winter trail challenge at Hale Education featuring 15 mile and 30 hour options. Navigate three unique loops through the Massachusetts woods while testing your endurance and self reliance in cold weather conditions.

Test your endurance at Maramec Spring Park with trail distances ranging from a 5K to a 100 mile ultra. Experience historic forest trails and technical Ozark terrain at this multi distance running event.

Experience the natural beauty of Florida at Lake Manatee State Park. Run unique 5K or 10K dirt and sand trails while spotting local wildlife like gopher tortoises and armadillos.

Experience a winter run through the technical terrain of the Red Hills Recreation Area in the Sierra Foothills. Choose between six or twelve mile distances featuring water crossings and muddy trails in a scenic natural environment.

Experience winter trail running at Cheyenne Mountain State Park with views of Pike's Peak. Choose from traditional race distances or unique timed events ranging from 6 to 15 hours across four scenic loops.

Experience the trails of the Baytown Nature Center at this family trail run. Participants can choose between 1K and 5K distances while enjoying park activities like fishing and bird watching after the race.

Experience an obstacle course race through the dusty desert trails of Fort McDowell. Navigate through cactus plants and mesa inclines with 5K, 10K, and kids distances available on the Yavapai Nation Indian Reservation.

Experience the trails of Daley Ranch at The Ranch 50K and Half Marathon in Escondido. This SoCal Ultra Series event features challenging loops with significant elevation gain and fully stocked aid stations.

Holiday Lake offers 10K, 25K, and 50K distances on a scenic loop around the lake in Appomattox, Virginia. The 50K is known as a classic first ultra and kicks off the Lynchburg Ultra Series. Weather can range from pleasant sun to snowy winte..

Experience the pine forests and lakeside trails of Huntsville State Park. This event offers distances from a youth mile to 50 miles on a scenic course featuring bridges and varied trail terrain.

Experience an epic trail run through Harris Lake County Park at the Viking Dash in Raleigh. Choose between 5K or 10K distances and earn a unique forged finisher medal for completing the journey.

Experience a flat and fast bayside run at the San Leandro Marina Park with scenic views of the San Francisco Bay. Choose between Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on a course perfect for setting personal records.

Experience a premier cross country skiing tradition in Mora, Minnesota, featuring a variety of races from 12 km to 51 km. Enjoy reliable conditions thanks to professional snowmaking at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a community 5k in Black Diamond featuring unique two person team categories and a cross country style scoring system.

Experience a point to point journey through the Sonoran Desert on the historic Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. This premier Arizona event features 100 km and 50 km distances on fast singletrack and technical terrain.

Experience the natural beauty of Bogue Chitto State Park in this multi distance trail event featuring loops of single track, sand, and gravel. Select from five distances ranging from 5 to 50 miles in a cup-less environment.