Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

A 50 miles out and back trail ultramarathon between Carlton and Duluth, Minnesota, over rugged singletrack with about 5,000 ft of ascent and descent. The course passes Jay Cooke State Park, Lake Superior overlooks, and the Swinging Bridge.

Races and a hike at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 include a one lap 15 mile mountain race plus 8 mile options along lakefront trails. Post-event awards, refreshments, live music and games are planned.

Time-based races and a 5K in Nowata, OK on July 25, 2026, including 12 hour and 6 hour options; looped course with aid stations and awards for top finishers.

High altitude mountain trail races in Telluride on July 25th 2026, featuring a 30K with about 5,800 ft of gain and a 10 mile with about 3,500 ft, mainly on technical alpine singletrack and double track.

A trail event at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with notable elevation gain, themed 5K and 10K races, finisher medals, and a half marathon finisher t shirt.

A 5K and half marathon run along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown Washington DC on July 25, 2026. Walkers are welcome and virtual entries are available with medal and shirt options.

Experience an endurance event in Honolulu featuring distances from a half marathon to 100 miles. Run a nine mile loop through Hawaii Kai with multiple aid stations and flexible start options in this 50 States Marathon Club qualifier.

Caliente Off Road 5K is a chip timed cross country style 5K at Long Branch Park in Killeen on July 25, 2026. The race awards overall and age group places, offers packet pick up the day before, and limited t shirts.

Mountain Tiger Donner Summit is a 12.5 mile point to point mountain trail race on Donner Summit near Soda Springs, California. It features four summits, about 3,300 feet of climbing, and includes a shuttle, raffle entry, and a finisher item..

A looped trail race at Wyandotte County Lake Park offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options on hilly, mostly shaded single track and bridle trails. Multiple aid stations, mandatory personal hydration, and a nine hour time limit.

Aztlan XC Classic is a 5K event in Elysian Park, Los Angeles on July 25, 2026, with youth and adult race categories and differing registration options. Proceeds support the Aztlan Athletics Foundation's camps and scholarships.

Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026 features multiple 2 mile races for elementary, middle and high school runners plus an open race. Teams of three in middle and high school races are eligible for team sc..

Outlast Portland is a 6 hour trail challenge of six timed 5K laps run on the hour. Runners who complete four or five laps earn patches and those who finish all six earn a medal and a national leaderboard ranking.

Trail races on the Lost Turkey Trail near Blue Knob State Park in Pennsylvania offer a 50K point to point, a 13.1 mile loop and a 10K(ish) option on single track and double track terrain.

Operation JERSEY X on July 25, 2026 in Hardwick Township, New Jersey features repeated 3.5 mile loops with about 1,220 ft of gain per loop. The X Series offers two divisions, Heavy with escalating weight and Endurance.

The Snake 10 Mile Trail Race is an annual trail run at Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas, winding through old growth forest and rugged trails, with a midway aid station and a post race watermelon feast.

A 3.8 mile, 2,200 ft hill climb to the Summit House at Whitefish Mountain Resort on July 25, 2026, with lift tickets down, race swag, prizes, and categories for adults, juniors, dogs, and a Birthday Club.

Run a historic four mile out and back trail in Valdez Alaska. This exclusive event is limited to forty participants and follows the original 1898 route used by gold seekers and the US Army.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.