Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A community July 4 event in Land O Lakes featuring a 5K on mixed surfaces and a youth fun run. Proceeds support Great Headwaters Trails and the Land O' Lakes community playground.

A trail run or walk near Mossyrock Park offering a choice of a 5K or an 8K Hill Challenge that crosses Mossyrock Dam and features Riffe Lake views, mixed terrain, stroller-friendly sections, and age-based entry fees.

Two trail races at Elings Park in Santa Barbara on July 4, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 2K kids run that adults may enter; registration fees are $40 and $20 respectively.

BeastLake in Moneta VA on July 4 offers a 3.1 mile obstacle course with 16 obstacles, a 3.1 mile run or walk, and a 1.5 mile family obstacle course with optional water features and food trucks.

A community 5K run and 1K walk on July 4, 2026 in Ishpeming, Michigan, meeting at Ishpeming High School and using the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Registration runs May 1 to July 4 with fees of $20 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K.

An uphill community foot race from Telluride to San Sophia ridge via the Telluride Trail, featuring about 1,800 feet of climb and proceeds that support the Good Neighbor Fund. Awards are given by age and gender.

July 4 races at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum Corn Maze in Tazewell, VA, featuring a 5K made of five maze laps and a one-lap fun run with a patriotic puppy parade. Maze perimeter is about 0.63 miles.

A mountain race at Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, ID offering an uphill 10K to the summit and a downhill 5K from the summit with lift access and scenic summit views.

A point-to-point 10K, 5K and 1 mile event along the Lostine River in Lostine, OR on July 4, 2026. Organized by the Rotary Club of Wallowa County with proceeds supporting youth programs and scholarships.

A free 5K fun run on July 4, 2026 organized by Great Falls TrailBlazers. The loop course goes through the woods, meets at the Great Falls Library, is open to all ages and is pet friendly.

A trail 5K and 10K at Herman Baker Park in Sherman, TX, over rocky single track with rolling hills and bridges. The event is cupless, includes aid stations and finish gear, and registration closes the night before or at 100 runners.

A community 5K trail run and 1 mile fun run/walk at MECCA Trails in Mercer, WI, supporting northern Wisconsin veterans and veteran organizations, with awards for age groups and separate T-shirt pre-orders.

A 12 mile untimed Vert Challenge on Mt. Ord near Payson, AZ on July 4, 2026. The FAT ASS style out-and-back is limited to 50 runners, has no aid stations, and includes a free Asics t-shirt for those who register by June 10.

A July 4 community fundraiser at Robert J. Segura Memorial Stadium featuring a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile fun run, age-division awards, and water stations on course.

A noncompetitive 5.2 mile fun run walk ride on gravel roads between church steeples from Paplin to Ashton. Transportation to the start is provided and registration includes a t-shirt, water, and snacks.

A member-only Fourth of July social at Lakewood Nature Preserve with an optional 3K fun run, potluck and overnight camping. Camping has a $25 fee while general attendance is free.

The Run to the Beach - Tahoe Vista will take place in Tahoe Vista on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A 3-mile walk and 5-mile run around Lower Twin Lakes at about 7,000 feet elevation, held on slightly hilly graded and paved roads with two aid stations. Proceeds support the Coleville High School Sports Boosters.

Trail trail race around Soaring Eagle Park in Sammamish on July 4, 2026 with distances from 5 to 25 miles plus a virtual 25 mile option. Aid stations every 2.5 miles, commemorative shirts and medals, food and a chance to win baseball ticket..

A Fourth of July event in Fife Lake featuring a mainly flat 10 km course along the lake and 5 km run/walk through downtown, held at Fife Lake Elementary School. T-shirts guaranteed for pre-registered participants before June 24.