Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

Trail races in Red River, New Mexico on July 25, 2026 include a marathon, a heavy half, and The Face Challenge, all routed through Carson National Forest and the Enchanted Forest ski area with significant climbing.

A Last Man Standing style event in Corinth, VT honoring KIA Marines, with one-mile loops for runners and ruckers. Ruckers carry required pack weights and medals and timed awards are given based on completion and speed.

The Alden Run in Alden, Michigan features a 5K, 10K and a 2 Mile Fun Walk on mixed terrain and paved roads; the 5K and 10K are USATF sanctioned and proceeds support local schools and nonprofits.

Trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park near Springfield, LA offering 50K and 50 mile distances. The route follows a 5 mile river loop with two aid stations and park lodging and camping options.

Multiple distance races on July 25, 2026 in Wellsboro PA including marathon, half, 10K and 5K with finisher medals, shirts and live results.

Trail races in Chatham, NH offering single and two loop courses over the Baldfaces and Mount Meader, with significant elevation and required mountain gear.

A 6.1 mile mountain trail race in Alyeska, AK on July 25, 2026, climbing 3,912 feet from the DayLodge to alpine ridges and back. The marked course features single track, steep scrambles and a mandatory 50 minute cutoff at Center Ridge.

Backyard ultra on wooded trails at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid on July 25, 2026, requiring a 4.167-mile loop every hour until one runner remains.

A trail race at the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal offering 5K, 10K, and 20K options on a well marked, technical 3.1-mile trail, with live chip timing, livestream, finishers' wooden medals and donations to the local nature center.

A one-day trail event at West Point Lake on July 25, 2026 featuring a Last Man Standing format with repeated 5K loops and a 50K race of ten 5K laps. Prize money and awards are offered and entries are limited to 100.

A summertime *5K* trail race in Charleston, Illinois featuring a one third mile river crossing and about 1,100 feet of elevation gain. Field limited to 125 runners with a postrace party serving pancakes and ice cream.

A trail party at South Mountain Reservation on July 25, 2026 where runners draw golf balls to determine which of four loops they run, supporting Bigger Than The Trail.

A point to point trail event from Bend to Sisters with 100 mile and 50 mile options across Cascade single-track and mixed roads, staffed aid stations, and a Western States qualifier for the 100 mile distance.

Trail race near Butte, Montana on the Continental Divide offering 25K and 50K routes with historic railroad sections, marked and chip timed course, aid stations, finish refreshments, and participant medals and race items.

Trail ultramarathon at Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa offering 50 mile and 50K course options with looped trail routes and training previews.

Creede 50 and 100 take place in Creede on July 25 and 26, 2026, offering 50 mile and 100 mile courses organized by Tempest Adventures. The event site provides runner information, course details, crew and pacer guidance, and support resource..

Trail runs of 50K, 30K and 10K take place on the Great Shasta Rail Trail near McCloud, CA on July 25, 2026. The out-and-back course is relatively flat with aid stations, post-race meal and finisher medal.

Timed loop endurance races at Point Pinole on July 25, 2026 offering 12, 6 and 3 hour options for individuals or teams, with an all-day BBQ.

Experience the natural beauty of Decoronah during the Nordic Fest Elveløpet. Run or walk along the Upper Iowa River on courses ranging from a family friendly 5k to a 15k trail route.