Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Mountain races on Whiteface Mountain with one- and two-loop courses, a steep Vertical K ascent, aid stations, a kids ascent, and an optional combined entry for large daily elevation totals.

A July 4 running event in Newport Oregon with a mixed-surface half marathon, flat 10k and 5k courses, and a kids mile. Races are chip timed, include finisher medals, and feature a run on the NOAA pier plus coastal views.

A multi-distance road and trail event at Frontier Park in St Charles on July 4 featuring 5K, 10K, a fun 5K run/walk, and a 13.1 miles half marathon. The event offers aid stations, finishers medals, timed results, downloadable photos, and ag..

Trail ultramarathon in the Finger Lakes National Forest offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options on a 16.5 mile loop. The course features singletrack, grassy pastures with cows, dirt roads, about 1,300 feet of climb per loop and six aid statio..

Afton Trail Run stages **25 KM** and **50 KM** trail races at Afton State Park on the St. Croix River on July 4, 2026. The event features course maps, staffed aid stations, volunteer support and published results and photos.

A Fourth of July run/walk in Newport and Derby, VT, on gravel paths and wooded trails with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon; a portion of fees supports NAMI Vermont and ice cream follows the event.

A Fourth of July tradition at Oak Mountain State Park, the 45th Peavine Falls Run features a chip-timed 8.2 mile race and race shirts, with registration details and a listed fee.

Experience high elevation trail running at Grand Targhee with distances ranging from a kids loop to a 50K ultramarathon. Run through wildflower meadows and aspen glades with views of the Teton Range.

A community race in Bozeman on July 4, 2026 with 1K, 5K and 10K options plus virtual entries; proceeds support adults with developmental disabilities.

Multiple distances run along the Katy Trail and riverfront trails in Frontier Park, St Charles on July 4, 2026. The event includes finisher medals, T-shirts, timed results, aid stations, music and awards for age groups.

A July 4 event in Huntsville with a USATF-certified 5K and a new certified 1 Mile point to point course. Packet pick-up, childcare, post-race food, finisher medals, and age-group awards are offered.

An in-person and virtual July event in Madisonville TN featuring 17.76 mile and 7.4 mile looped courses, a ruck division with specified pack weights, custom patriotic bibs and awards, plus a post race cookout.

A flat out-and-back ultrarun on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna GA with multiple timed options, staffed aid stations, lap timing, and proceeds benefiting people experiencing homelessness.

A 5K run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado following the Fraser River Trail from Gondola Plaza to the Rendezvous Event Center, with an after party featuring refreshments, awards and prize giveaways.

A July 4 road race in Springfield with 5K, mile and 10K options, professional timing for the 5K and 10K, participant shirt, medal and age group awards. Volunteer roles are available.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.

Celebrate Independence Day in Stayton with a variety of trail and road events for runners and walkers. Enjoy a community festival featuring parades and fireworks after completing your choice of a 3k, 5k, or 10k course.

A map-based mystery run from Ghirardelli Square through classic San Francisco neighborhoods, with team navigation, chip-tagged checkpoints, 5K and 10K options, age and gender divisions, and post-event snacks and socializing.

Experience a point to point trail race on the Bangtail Divide Trail near Bozeman Montana. This 38 km event takes runners from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek through mountain landscapes with a field limited to 150 participants.

Trail 5K and a children's 1/4 mile at Kishwauketoe Nature Center in Williams Bay. The grass trail course passes through hills, woods and prairie, includes a water stop, parking across the street, and awards for top finishers.