Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at Mt. Bachelor feature loop distances of 50K, 28K and 16K plus a Vertical Ascent 5K, each reaching the 9000' summit. The event offers marked courses, aid stations, chip timing, finish awards and a $10,000 50K prize purse.

A trail race at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis offering marathon, half, 10K, 5K and a youth mile. The course is a 13.1 mile loop with a 5k shortcut and a finish area placed near the lake for cooling off.

Beat The Blerch in Carnation, WA offers 5K, 10K, half and full marathon distances on a flat out and back gravel trail through mossy evergreen forest, with stocked aid stations including Nutella sandwiches and birthday cake.

A 13.5 mile trail half around Lory State Park near Fort Collins with about 2,000 feet of climb, marked singletrack, aid stations, and a free one mile kids race.

A trail event at Hagan-Stone Park offering half marathon and 10K runs plus ruck and virtual options, with morning, evening, and double-entry formats; evening races may require personal lights.

Join a dog friendly race at WakeMed Soccer Park featuring 6.5 mile, 5K, and one mile distances. Support local animal rescue efforts while running with your pup or family in this community event.

A family friendly mud run in Detroit on September 12, 2026 featuring a 5K course with obstacles and mud pits plus pre party and a finish line festival.

Third-year trail ultrarun at East Fork State Park on September 12, 2026, using a roughly 33 mile loop for 50K, 100K and 100 mile, plus a 15 mile out and back. The course includes singletrack, creek crossings and lake views.

A chip-timed one-mile uphill trail race to the top of Pincushion Mountain in Friant, CA, with awards and finisher items. A Mountain Goat edition allows multiple timed ascents within a four-hour window and includes special awards.

Trail races of 100K, 50K and an 18 Miler through Hickory Run State Park on Sept 12, 2026, featuring a figure-8 50K loop, a boulder field crossing, and the technical Shades of Death section; field limited to 400 entrants.

A 5 km Stadion obstacle race with 20 obstacles at Angel Stadium on September 12, 2026, plus a 1-1.5 km kids race and spectator access.

An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.

Trail races of 10K and Half Marathon take place at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC. An optional 80 foot observation tower climb is offered at the end and non climbers receive a time penalty at an aid station.

High altitude trail races in Empire, Colorado offering 50K and 22K point to point courses with significant elevation gain and remote terrain.

Backyard ultra in Richland where runners repeat a 4.16667 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a final solo lap to win.

Trail ultraruns and a marathon along the Pine Creek Rail Trail near Wellsboro PA with crushed stone surface, canyon scenery, and abundant wildlife.

Scenic 5K and Half Marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 12, 2026; virtual options and walkers accepted.

A community race day in Essexville on September 12, 2026 offering distances from a 9.11 mile run to a youth 1/4 mile, plus virtual options and a Public Safety Showcase, with proceeds supporting the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 103.

A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC featuring a 4.5 mile loop, lap-based racing, on-course aid and drop bag access, and views of Lake Crawford.

Trail races at Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley with distances from 10K to 50K, cupless aid stations about every 5–7 miles, and a 350-runner capacity.