Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a rhythmic trail run through the shaded woods of Pleasant Ridge County Park. Choose between 10K and Half Marathon distances while supporting an inclusive community camp for children and adults with disabilities.

A *100-mile* ultramarathon on the C&O Canal towpath near the Potomac River, run as one ~40-mile loop plus two ~30-mile loops. Aid stations appear every 3–6.9 miles and the event is a WSER 2027 qualifier.

XTERRA New Jersey (Apr 25-26, 2026) at Stokes State Forest offers off-road triathlon, duathlon, mountain bike and trail run events, including full and sprint triathlons, marathon and shorter trail races.

Experience the scenic watershed trails of Greensboro at this versatile event offering half marathon and 4 mile distances. Participants can run, ruck, or hike through rolling singletrack terrain surrounding Lake Brandt.

An April ultra in Michigan's Thumb region offering 50 mile, 50K and a 50 mile relay. The 50 mile route runs from Harbor Beach to Caseville along mostly dirt roads with marked aid stations and generous cutoff times.

The Firefly Trail Run at Wag Valley Farm near Hendersonville NC offers a one loop 5K plus 6 hour and 12 hour timed formats. The ~3 mile single-track loop gains about 400 feet and passes a waterfall, creeks, and a vintage barn aid station.

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

Experience a unique chip timed race in Belgium featuring road and trail sections through Harrington Beach State Park. Choose between a fast 5k road course, a 10k hybrid trail run, or a scenic half marathon with Lake Michigan views.

Trail races on the Pinhoti Trail in Heflin Alabama include a point to point 50K, a 25K lollipop course, a 10K out and back and a Kids Fun Run, all finishing at Cahulga Creek Park.

Run through the night on a scenic ranch loop in Cle Elum. This 12-hour event features a community aid station, camping, and a post-run breakfast. It's a unique opportunity for a nighttime trail adventure.

A trail ultra in the New River Gorge featuring four roughly 25K loops with waterfalls, creek crossings, and on-course hydration. Solo and relay formats are offered, with finisher awards and proceeds benefiting Adventure Appalachia.

Trail races around the rim of the Royal Gorge in Cañon City with distances from 5K to 50K. Courses feature rocky, technical terrain, aid stations every 2 to 6 miles, on-site EMTs, chip timing, and finisher medals.

The Georgia Allatoona Park Spring will take place in Acworth on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run 7 miles.

A flat, fast 50K at Chattahoochee Pointe Park on April 25, 2026 featuring a 5 km river loop. Options include 50K and 25K solos plus a 50K relay for teams of up to five, with course record prizes and the Solo 50K as the RRCA state championsh..

A 100-mile endurance run in the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway near Ocala, Florida, held April 25-26, 2026, on mixed single-track and paved trails. The course is an out-and-back with staffed aid stations, drop-bag locations, a..

Nighttime trail runs at Coopers Rock State Forest with a 50 km route of about 5000 feet of gain and a 21 km half marathon of about 2000 feet. Aid stations, mandatory lighting, tracking via app, and a 250 entry cap shape the event.

Timed trail event at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, California. Runners choose 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour divisions on a 2 mile loop through the redwood grove with aid stations and finisher items.

The Emerald Coast Mud Run in Defuniak Springs is an obstacle course event featuring competitive and open 5k and 10k races, plus a kids' fun run. Participants navigate 25-30 mud-filled obstacles. The event also supports orphan populations wo..

A 50K trail race on April 25, 2026 near Bedford, Virginia, starting and finishing at Promise Land Youth Camp. The course mixes grassy roads and single track with about 7,400 feet of elevation change and seven aid points.

Experience a unique 5K trail race at Kiawah River featuring scenic Lowcountry views and baby goats. This eco friendly event offers farm fresh plants for finishers and supports local wildlife conservation.