Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Turtle Trot 10K & 5K at SunWest Park in Hudson, FL features timed 10K and 5K races plus an untimed 5K fun run on a paved path around old salt mines, with proceeds supporting the PAIR inclusive recreation program.

An evening road run at Sabino Canyon on April 11, 2026 offering a 7.4 mile out and back and a 2 mile fun run. The 7.4 mile includes aid stations, a sub 19 minute per mile pace cutoff, event shirts, and finish-line food.

A lap-based trail event at James River State Park offering a 10 mile loop plus 50K, 50 mile solo, 50 mile relay and a night 10 mile race; loop progression determines official distances and a 16 hour cutoff applies to all.

A trail half and full marathon through Wissahickon Valley Park on April 11, 2026, with mostly single-track terrain, aid stations every 3 to 4 miles, an eight hour limit for the marathon, finisher medals and a post-race pizza party.

A 50K out and back trail run near Julian, California, that drops into Oriflamme Canyon, traverses Box Canyon and Blair Valley, and returns via a long climb. The course follows the Pacific Crest Trail and has a nine hour time limit.

A series of trail ultras on April 11, 2026, around Ruby Rider Ranch, Utah, offering distances from a trail half to 100 miles across mesas, slickrock and technical singletrack near Zion National Park.

Two days at Tortolita Preserve near Marana featuring trail runs and mountain bike races, with distances from 7.6 to 18.8 miles, aid stations, medals, and packet pickup.

A coastal 5K trail run at Fort Macon State Park on April 11, 2026, featuring cross country surfaces, footbridge crossings and views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Proceeds support the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter.

Test your limits at the Mythic Race in Missouri featuring over 25 obstacles across a 5k course. Choose between competitive laps, open waves, or a five hour endurance challenge to earn your finisher medal.

A mountain trail race in Montreat, NC covering 25K with about 4,000 ft of elevation gain across East and West ridges, passing several peaks. Prior trail experience and required safety gear are mandatory.

Experience an outdoor festival featuring trail runs through the scenic Greenbelt Park. Enjoy off-road courses across historic bridges and stay for the music and food trucks while supporting local state park improvements.

Trail Racing Over Texas stages Brazos Bend at Brazos Bend State Park with races from 5 km to 50 mile on mostly flat, tree shaded trails. The 2026 50 km serves as the RRCA Texas State Championships.

Trail races in the JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area near Loxahatchee FL offering 50 Miler, 50K and 18 Miler on technical single track through varied, sometimes wet Florida habitats with a 13 hour cutoff.

Test your endurance on the sands of North Topsail Beach with a half marathon 10k or 5k. This event honors combat veterans and supports wounded service members while offering a picturesque coastal course.

Desert Peak Ultra (April 11–12, 2026) in Oracle, AZ offers 100K, 50K and a two-day Summit Challenge that summits Mt Lemmon, combining desert singletrack, alpine sections, aid stations, camping, and a festival atmosphere.

Test your endurance at Shelby Farms by completing ten 5k runs every two and a half hours over a full day. This mental and physical challenge includes hot meals and trail running through the day and night.

A two-day trail adventure at Saunders Springs Nature Preserve. Saturday hosts 6-hour mountain bike endurance races, while Sunday features trail runs from 5K to 25K. All events are run on scenic singletrack, with proceeds supporting local tr..

The Farther Together Endurance Challenge invites runners and ruckers to complete a 4.7-mile loop as many times as they can over 4 to 12 hours. This family-friendly event supports the Folds of Honor Western PA charity.

A 50K at Saskadena Six in South Pomfret VT featuring about 27 miles of hilly dirt roads, 3,726 feet of elevation gain, two full aid stations and an 8 hour cutoff; the 2026 race returns after a two year hiatus.

Trail running at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham, MA on April 11, 2026, offering 5K, 5M, and a limited 8-Hour looped ultra, reversed course this year with on-course aid and drop bag support.