Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run Caney invites trail runners to a scenic loop around Upper Caney Lake in Kisatchie National Forest with 5K, 6 mile and 12 mile options. Enjoy gentle hills, oak flats and a friendly finish with awards and homemade ornaments.

Run At The Rock returns to Cedarock Park in Burlington NC with 5K 10K and half marathon trail races on scenic, moderately technical single track. Registration includes a race hoodie and a finisher medal that doubles as a drink coaster.

Run Jingle Trails in San Antonio on December 13 with 5K and 10K options on technical dirt and rocky singletrack. Finishers get a medal, first 200 a canvas tote and a Shiner beer at the finish.

Warm up your winter running at the Morris Hot Cocoa 5K and 10K in Morris Plains, NJ, a scenic grassy trail with rolling hills and postrace hot cocoa. Finishers get a medal and long sleeved shirt while proceeds support St. Jude Children's Re..

Enjoy the Blue Canyon Trail Run in Socorro NM on Dec 13, 2025 with scenic 10K and 18 mile courses that support Socorro High School cross country and local trail maintenance. Parking and aid are at Socorro Rodeo Grounds.

Tackle rolling singletrack at the Bell Ringer Trail Run on December 13, 2025, with 50K, 25K and 15K distances at Montgomery Bell State Park. Proceeds support Friends of the park and finishers earn medals and local wood awards.

Celebrate the season with Saturnalia, a Rock Candy Running year end 10K through Squaxin Park in Olympia with Puget Sound and Capitol views. Finish to festive aid station treats and a commemorative medal.

Run a scenic point to point trail half marathon along Folsom Lake, winding on single track through oak groves, grassy slopes and Sierra views. Expect technical sections, gentle rolling hills and shuttle service back to the start.

Join the Toys for Tots CC Race in Lubbock on December 13 for looped cross country courses at Mae Simmons Park. With 1, 2 and 4 mile options for kids and adults, it is a family friendly morning of running and community spirit.

Join the Frosty Forest 5K in Stratford CT on December 13 for a festive off road run through Roosevelt Forest. Run, jog, hike or walk in holiday costumes, enjoy winter trails, and support local causes.

Take on the Holmdel Classic in Holmdel Park for a rugged trail challenge: choose the 50 km ish or the Halfish over multi lap loops that wind through roots, rocks and The Bowl. All proceeds support MissionCleanWater.

Run through towering redwoods at Sanborn Regional Park with half marathon, 10K and 5K options plus a remote runner choice. Expect scenic climbs, narrow single track trails, professional chip timing and custom finisher medals.

Experience the Dixon Lake 10/10 Trail Race at Daley Ranch in Escondido on December 13, 2025 with 10 mile, 10K and 5K courses on scenic single track and dirt roads. Limited to 300 runners, the 10 mile reaches Standley Peak for panoramic view..

Celebrate the season at RunFluent Christmas in Lutz FL on mixed surface trail loops with spectator friendly access. Pick a 4.45 mile, a 7 hour solo or a 2 person relay and earn a race shirt, finisher awards and 50k recognition.

Experience a scenic loop around Angel Island with views of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz at the 37th Hark the Herald, offering a half marathon and a hilly 10K. Limited to 400 runners, includes ferry transport and finisher swag.

Doomsday is a trail run in Cool, California on December 13 with 50K and Half Marathon routes across rugged high elevation terrain. Limited to 200 runners, this scenic but demanding race rewards finishers with medals and shirts.

Warm up this winter with the Tame the Tower Trail Challenge in Mt. Gretna on Dec 13, 2025 featuring scenic 10 mile and 5 mile routes around Clarence Schock Memorial Park. All race proceeds benefit park trails, safety, and the education cent..

Run scenic coastal trails at Deception Pass State Park on December 13 and 14, 2025 with 50K, 25K and a kids 1K fun run. Expect technical single track, bluff views and two crossings of the iconic bridge.

Celebrate the season at the Tinsel Trot, a festive 5k and 10k at Southern Revere Cellars in Louisa. Enjoy a chip timed race, technical shirt and a post run glass of wine or beer, with a virtual option and proceeds supporting Serenity Farm.

Join the 20th Annual Vail Jingle Trail in Tucson on December 13 for a festive 5k and Santa's Little Helper 1k. Enjoy holiday course decorations, themed shirts, awards and spirited support from Mica Mountain Cross Country.