Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Runners head to Black Creek Park in Fultondale, Alabama, for this April event. Choose from three distances on the shaded Five Mile Creek Greenway trail. Registration is open for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

A weekend of 4 hour trail events at Camp Hook in Twin Creek MetroPark featuring Solo and 2 or 3 person Relay on a roughly 1.85 mile loop around Lake George. Mostly trail surface with a single creek crossing and limited field sizes.

Set sail for the Pirate running event in Katy, Texas, featuring a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. All races start together on the Mason Creek Hike & Bike Trail, with each distance requiring multiple loops on out-and-back courses. Finishers rece..

The Howlin' Wolfe 50k is a trail race in the scenic Red River Gorge, starting from Natural Bridge State Resort Park. It combines road, single track, and fire road terrain, passing notable natural features. This first edition is limited to a..

The Plainfield Race Series offers three Saturday race days from winter to spring, featuring a 5k, 10k, and a 10 miler on the paved local trail system. Each event includes themed swag and a festive post-race gathering. Completing the full se..

Trail races at Lake McMurtry West Recreation Area in Stillwater, OK, offer multiple distances on single-track trails around the lake, with aid stations, finisher medals, complimentary photos, post-race meals, and volunteer rewards.

A community trail race at Preservation Park in Thompson's Station, TN, offering flagged 5K and 10K looped courses. Proceeds benefit New To You, with 100 percent of funds supporting local foster children, and foster families register for fre..

A trail event at Cedarock Park with four unique 5K+ loops offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and half marathon relay options, plus a free kids race and post-race amenities.

The Lone Star Trail Murph mixes trail running with a classic "Murph" calisthenics workout on Flower Mound's Northshore Trail. Choose from graded fitness divisions or opt for a standalone 5k or 10k trail race. A 5k ruck march with a weighted..

This 30-hour ultra run festival in Vicksburg offers a flexible, timed format where you set your own distance goal. The course is a half-mile out-and-back loop at a baseball complex. It’s a small event supporting a charity and a runner named..

A 5K trail race at Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve on April 11, 2026, with a separate kids fun run and T-shirt purchase option. Proceeds support trail maintenance, wildlife protection, and outdoor education.

A USATF certified point to point half marathon in Albany County on April 11, 2026, mostly on paved rail trail with a net downhill and a 500 foot elevation drop to a Hudson River finish. The event offers live tracking, bus to the start, post..

An overnight team relay at Otter Creek Park (Brandenburg, KY) where teams of two or four rotate through three loops of 3, 5, and 9 miles, with on-site camping, an aid station at the hub, evening music, and night running.

Run alongside the scenic Haw River at the Haw River Island Ramble. Choose a timed 3.6-mile race or an untimed 1.2-mile loop. The event supports the nonprofit Haw River Assembly's mission to protect the local watershed.

A community event at Johnsons Orchard on April 11, 2026, offering a chip-timed 5K and a 3K walk, family registration options, on-site packet pickup, refreshments and on-course rural scenery.

A charity trail event in Longview, TX featuring a half marathon, 25K team relay, 10K ruck, 10K and 5K on mixed single-track and lake loops, with proceeds benefiting YoungLife.

Explore the rolling hills of Cronan Ranch at the Magnolia Magic River Trail Run. This event offers a range of distances on dirt and rock trails, from a 5K to a 50K ultra. All participants receive a medal and access to aid stations along the..

A 5K Run/Walk at Noccalula Falls on April 11, 2026 supporting Etowah County School Foundation student scholarships. The gravel course uses Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails and has an entry fee of $30 with registration closing April 9.

A 5K trail run and walk in Dunedin on April 11, 2026, that starts and finishes at Highlander Park and includes trails in Hammock Park. Kilts are encouraged and registration includes a T-shirt, medal, and Highland Games admission.

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.