Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Camp Tecumseh’s tenth annual Running with Raccoons 5K takes place April 26, 2026 in Brookston, Indiana. This chip timed run/walk raises funds for the campership fund and follows a scenic route through camp grounds.

The XC Summer Series offers weekly Tuesday evening 5K cross country races in Parsippany's Central Park. The thirteen race series welcomes all ages and abilities, with chip timing and post race refreshments. Participants can register for the..

Experience a monthly trail running series through the scenic landscapes of Mendon Ponds Park. Each event features timed races of varying distances followed by a social gathering with pizza and drinks.

EnerSys presents the Patriot Power 5K in Reading, PA with an in person event at its Global HQ and a virtual 5K option. Proceeds support Team RWB and participants receive a shirt, bib, and finisher medal.

A women's trail running weekend on the Eastern States course near Lock Haven, PA, featuring guided group runs that cover over 50 miles and about 9,100 feet of elevation, with lodging, meals, and transport included.

Races at the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, UT, offering ultradistances plus a 5K and new 10K. Courses run across salt, mud-flats and the "Islands" with aid stations and a common start/finish at the speedway.

WausaUltra at Sylvan Park in Wausau features a 4.167 mile mostly trail loop offered as a Limitless backyard event, Solo, Double, and a free kids race over May 1 to May 3, 2026.

A multi-distance trail event in Los Padres National Forest near Ojai, CA, on May 1 to 3, 2026, offering distances up to 100 miles with large elevation gains and a 150-entry limit; qualifying requirements apply for the longer races.

A 100 mile loop ultramarathon around Lake Cuyamaca with mostly single track, about 15,400 feet of climbing and a 32 hour limit. Offers crewed and Solo divisions and requires recent race qualification plus volunteer or donation service.

A trail event near Riggins, Idaho with a 53K ultra, a 26K loop and an uphill-only vertical to Challenger Peak. The 53K includes roughly 13,000 feet of climbing while the 26K offers about 6000 feet of elevation gain.

Run or walk a 5K trail race under the Flower Moon at Brandywine Creek State Park. This inaugural event supports local trail nonprofits and finishes with a moonrise celebration featuring s'mores and lawn games. Leashed dogs are welcome to jo..

A GPS-timed trail series in Draper, UT from May 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring ten 5k and five 10k courses via Ridewithgps, leaderboards, and post-series awards, shirts, and medals.

A community 5K trail run and an evening reunion in Saint Paul supporting research into spontaneous coronary artery dissection, with vendors, a Mayo Clinic research presentation, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

Run the South Mountain Half Marathon along Utah's Jordan River Parkway trail system. The course passes parks and leads toward the South Mountain foothills, offering a scenic and challenging route. Participants receive a shirt, finisher meda..

An ascent-only hiking challenge at Sam A. Baker State Park where participants climb Mudlick Mountain eight times to total about 21 miles and 7,980 feet of elevation, with shuttles, aid stations, and an optional evening Spark of Strength cer..

Multi-distance trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park near Mouth of Wilson, VA, on May 2-3, 2026. Distances include 50 mile, 50k, 25k and 8 mile, with elevation gain and cutoffs; finishers receive a hat or beanie and a medal.

A trail race at Donald County Park in Mount Horeb on May 2, 2026, offering 5 km, 15 km and a Kids One Mile Fun Run; chip timing, aid stations, awards, and proceeds benefit Friends of Donald Park for trail maintenance.

TutHell 50K is an essay-entry 50 kilometer race in Sioux Falls where entrants run a 0.31 mile hill loop 100 times; donations are pooled for charity and official chip timing is provided.

Experience a unique 6 mile road race across the New River Gorge featuring 1,300 feet of descent and climbing. Enjoy closed roads, breathtaking park views, and a post-race brunch overlooking the river.

A loop-based elimination event in Gentry, AR where runners repeat one mile loops with a 20 minute cutoff each circuit. Eliminated entrants add $20 to a prize pot that the final finisher wins.