Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 31 mile 50K on the McKenzie River Trail near Blue River Oregon, featuring waterfalls, Clear Lake and Tamolitch Pool. The route follows 21 miles of river trail to the finish with aid stations every 4 to 6 miles and shuttle service included..

A 5K trail and obstacle run on the 400 acre campus of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford CT, featuring 24 obstacles and a festival area with vendors, live music, and food trucks, supporting the Gaylord Sports Association.

A series of in-person trail races in Park City from June to August 2026, featuring a 7K, half marathon, 25K and 50K. Races are capped at 400 participants and finishers receive a medal and race swag.

Multi-distance running at Draper Park in Oklahoma City with Kids Dash, 2 mile, 4 mile, 8 mile and 13.1 miles plus a virtual option; chip timing, age group awards, medals, shirts and multiple volunteer roles are included.

A trail event in Dunstable, MA supporting the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, featuring a marked 5-mile loop with nearly 600 ft of elevation gain per lap and an optional 6-hour format for repeated laps.

Trails & Rails is an 8 mile mountain trail race in Cloudcroft that follows historic railroad beds and single track through fir and spruce forest. The course gains and loses about 1,350 ft and provides views down to the Tularosa Basin.

A multi-distance trail ultramarathon in Norton, Virginia on June 13-14, 2026, featuring 25k to 100-mile options. 100k and 100-mile finishers receive buckles, with staffed aid stations and notable elevation gain on course.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

A messy 5K at Valley Speedway in Kansas City with obstacles, mud pits, and slides. The event includes a pre party and a finish line after party with music, food trucks, and beer.

Around the Beach at Munroe Falls Metro Park offers a hilly, paved 5K, a 1.55 mile fun walk, and a virtual 5K with custom shirts, finishers medals, music, treats, and awards across multiple age groups.

Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle PA on June 13, 2026 features point to point trail races along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, with 70.5 mile and 50K individual and relay options and published entry limits.

Experience a scenic evening run on a flat paved loop around Rockland Lake. This chip timed half marathon features sunset views, frequent aid stations, and custom finisher medals only 45 minutes north of NYC.

A backyard ultra at Kinsey Park in Peoria where runners complete a 4.16 mile single track loop each hour until one runner remains. The trail is fully single track with small rolling hills and a Wizard of Oz theme.

Trail races at Bogue Chitto State Park offering a 5 mile loop and a 10 mile two loop course on dirt trails. Water refill stations are provided for personal bottles, awards for top three men and women, food from New Orleans Mission.

A Last Person Standing trail race on a 2.18 mile loop in Japanese Gulch, Mukilteo. Timed loops use shrinking cutoffs from 32 minutes and the event includes a full aid station plus a fastest lap competition for men and women.

Three distances start and finish at the Village at Palisades Tahoe with scenic out and back courses along paved trails by the Truckee River. Aid stations, race shirt, finisher medal, free photo, and beer for participants 21 years or older.

A road race in Katy, Texas offering 5K, 10K and 13.1 mile out and back courses with a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Online registration is required on RunSignup and packet pickup occurs shortly before the race.

A 5K cross country run/walk at Caskeys Campground on June 13, 2026, raising funds for Type 1 Diabetes awareness. The day includes a free 400 m kids run and a family fun program with food trucks and lake activities.

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga on June 13, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour and are eliminated if they miss the cutoff; laps continue until a single runner remains.

A trail race on the single track trails of Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs offering 8 mile and 4 mile distances. Proceeds support the Knights of Columbus and awards and a prize raffle follow the race.