United States
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Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 3785 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in the United States below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Five weekly themed trail races in Cuyahoga Valley National Park from Sept 29 to Oct 27, 2026, with 3–5 mile courses and series swag.
A looped trail event in Lassen National Forest on an about 4.8 mile course with 48 hour, 24 hour and 12 hour formats, a burro race, aid station and awards.
Multi day timed running event on a USATF certified 1.00203 mile paved loop at Veterans Park in Alabaster with 6 to 72 hour options and a 24 hour aid station.
A Halloween-themed team scavenger hunt run at DeWolfe Brewing in Victor on October 22, 2026, where teams complete checkpoints, post photos to earn points, and can earn bonus points.
A remote 100 mile point to point on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas with large elevation gain, required GPS tracking, and long aid station gaps.
A multi-distance trail event in Hill Country State Natural Area featuring rocky, high-elevation loops, ruck divisions, comprehensive course markings, and a strict cupless Leave No Trace policy.
A nighttime 5K trail run in Pingree Grove Illinois with ghostly actors and animatronics, plus a postrace DJ, contests, food, and a finisher medal and event t shirt.
Trail Backyard Ultra at Beals Point uses a 4.16 mile loop run every hour until one runner remains, with a 12 hour capped mini event available.
Backyard ultra at Beals Point, Granite Bay where runners repeat a 4.16 miles loop each hour until one remains, with a 12-hour Mini option and on-site aid at the start line.
A multi day 200 mile endurance run around San Diego County in Escondido with an 82 hour cutoff, required crew support, and limited entry for experienced ultrarunners.
Experience a technical hundred mile loop through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Runners will encounter sandstone arches and waterfalls across Tennessee and Kentucky with a thirty four hour cutoff.
A USATF sanctioned 24 hour event at Gulf Coast State College where participants run one mile every 30 minutes, with individual and two person relay options.
Trail event at Los Coyotes Reservation offering a 3.1 miles Yellow Loop plus timed 6H and 24H ultras on desert mountain trails with camping at Ragnar Village.
Night Light is an evening trail run at Battle Creek Regional Park offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a 15K relay on off pavement trails; headlamp required.
A team trail relay at Los Coyotes Reservation in Warner Springs CA on Oct 23 to 24, 2026 across desert and mountain trails with notable elevation gain.
A backyard ultra in Round Valley, Park City where runners run a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner completes a lap alone.
A multi-day endurance event at South Beach State Park in Newport, OR, combining Día de los Muertos cultural elements with 6, 12, 24, and 48-hour race options.
Four 5k events at Perry County Park on Oct 23, 2026, with family friendly paved routes and a haunted trail, supporting the Hazard Police Department Shop with a Cop program.
A Halloween evening 5K and 1-mile run at Arrowstone Park in Deer Lodge, MT, with costumes encouraged and leashed dogs welcome.
An obstacle course weekend at Massanutten Resort on October 24 and 25, 2026 featuring 5 km and 10 km races plus kids events and spectator access.