Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A multi-distance endurance event at the Bonneville Salt Flats featuring salt flats, mud flats, and island terrain. Options range from 5K fun runs to a 100 mile race with pre-approved alternate courses when the salt is wet.

A three day stage trail race in Wildwood, Missouri across Greensfelder and Rockwoods trail systems. Stages cover about 21 miles, 26 miles and 25K with technical singletrack, creek crossings, notable elevation, and cup free sustainability me..

A team relay across roughly 200 miles in Western North Carolina, starting in Pisgah National Forest and finishing at Nantahala Outdoor Center. Teams of 6, 9, or 12 split the course into 36 legs and register between June and September 2026.

A new backyard ultra near Pacerville, California runs a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. The weekend combines a community campout, a kids race, on-site crew areas, and net proceeds to local nonprofits.

A last person standing endurance race in York, PA where runners repeat hourly loops until one remains. Entries include a designated parking and crew area, an event shirt, and a certified distance card.

Trail runs at Camp Spearhead in Marietta, SC on 2027-05-01, offering a half marathon and a 10K loop with shaded trails and an aid station; proceeds support Camp Spearhead.

VCP 50K is a looped trail ultramarathon in Van Cortlandt Park on 01 May 2027. The 50K course starts with a flats lap then ten cross country loops, with stocked aid stations, drop bag access, finisher medal, singlet, meal and beer.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at McCormick Farms, Fayetteville, on May 1–2, 2027, with distances from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra across forest, quarry, and riverbank terrain.

A 5 km Stadion obstacle race at Raymond James Stadium featuring 20 obstacles, stadium stairs, and course elements like the Buccaneer bleachers, pirate ship, and animatronic parrot. A kids race and spectator access are also available.

An obstacle race weekend on May 1 to 2, 2027, at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center in Snohomish, Washington. Courses run on wooded trails and include a 5 km sprint, a 10 km super, a kids race, and spectator access.

A multi-race day at Lake of the Ozarks State Park featuring trail races and run-plus-paddle traverses, on-site aid stations and finisher awards. Kayaks are required for traverse entries and dogs are not permitted on course.

Trail races in Larkspur, Colorado offering four on site distances from 4 miles to a 50K ultra plus virtual options. Chip timing, technical shirts, and food and beer at the finish accompany soft dirt courses with Pikes Peak as a backdrop.

A repeated one mile loop event in Gentry AR where runners must finish each loop within 20 minutes. Each entrant adds twenty dollars to a prize pot and the last runner to complete a loop wins the pot.

A 50K at Tuthill Park where runners complete a 0.31 mile loop 100 times with about 90 feet of climb per loop. Entry is by essay and all donations go to charities chosen by the winners.

An ascent only hiking challenge in Patterson, Missouri where participants hike eight ascents of Mudlick Mountain for about 23 miles and 7,980 feet of total elevation gain within a 12 hour limit. Shuttles return hikers to the base after each..

Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia on May 1-2, 2027, offering 50M, 50K, 25k, and 8M with significant climbing and the chance to see wild ponies.

A 13.1 mile trail race in Herriman, Utah on May 1, 2027 featuring 1,681 ft of elevation gain across single track and ridgelines. The event includes a race shirt, locally made medals, aid stations, free photos, and a post race breakfast.

A road and trail running event in Garden of the Gods Park on May 1, 2027 offering 5K, 5 mile, and a 9.5 mile option with closed roads, multiple aid stations, and views of the park's iconic rock formations.

Trail races at Donald County Park include 5 km, 15 km and a Kids One Mile Fun Run across prairie, single-track, sand and bridges. Proceeds support Friends of Donald Park for trail maintenance and repair.

Trail races at Echo Bluffs and Current River state parks with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a full trail marathon, featuring single-track sections, bluff views, rolling hills, and a cupless format.