Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A three-day trail running festival in Fruita, Colorado with four distances on desert singletrack and slickrock. The 100K serves as a Western States qualifier and select races award UTMB Index Running Stones.

A multi-distance trail event at McNaughton Park in Pekin, Illinois on April 9 to 12, 2026. Runners do 10 mile loops of single-track, prairies, creek crossings and rolling hills with aid stations and on-site primitive camping.

A multi-distance trail event in Wildwood MO offering ultramarathon, marathon, 50K and shorter options plus a ruck category and a kids fun run. Registration runs June 6 2025 through March 29 2026 with staged price increases.

Trail races on private ranch trails at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado over two days in April 2026. Events range from 5K and 10K to 4, 6 and 12 hour timed races plus relay and virtual options.

Multi distance trail running at Zumbro Bottoms in Theilman Minnesota on April 10 and 11 2026. Distances include 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 34 Mile and 17 Mile and the event publishes results and media.

Trail races of 100K, 50K and 30K run in the Columbia River Gorge from Marine Park in Cascade Locks. The 100K is a Western States qualifier and the event includes Thunder Island camping plus marked courses and aid stations.

Explore seven walker friendly trail races across Waukesha County and Wisconsin state parks from April to October 2026. Choose 5K 10K half marathon or ruck distances, bring reusable hydration, and chase series points into a final championshi..

Outback in the Ozarks Pure Trail Edition is a 120 mile team relay around Eureka Springs that winds through scenic Ozark trails. Teams race Friday and Saturday and each runner completes three trail legs for 15 miles of rugged fun.

On April 11, 2026 in Agoura Hills the Nature Made Great Race offers trail and road options from 1 mile to a half marathon plus combo challenges, scenic Southern California routes, and a large post-race party at Chumash Park.

Multiple trail and paved race distances in Jacksonville AL on the Chief Ladiga Trail. The 100 mile is an out and back to Nathan Dean Park with aid stations roughly every eight miles.

Flat, 100% dirt out and back trail races along the New River and Chestnut Creek near Fries, VA, offering 100k, 50k, 25k and a 10k. Aid stations are stocked and the event operates with a cupless policy.

Take on a scenic point to point tour of the Northern Kettle Moraine Ice Age Trail in Greenbush, Wisconsin, on April 11. This supported, noncompetitive run offers 50K and 25K options with aid stations, drop bags, and finish refreshments.

A trail event in Inyokern offering 5, 10, 18, and 26.2 mile options where runners may team with burros; proceeds benefit volunteer-run animal and community charities.

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson, NC (April 11, 2026) uses a 12 mile loop with 3,050 ft gain per loop. Distances range from 25K to 100 miles and aid stations are placed three times per loop.

Amasa Trail Race in Moab, Utah, offers 25K, 15K and 10K routes through Kane-Springs Creek, Amasa Back and Rockstacker Trail with petroglyphs, river views and panoramas of Behind the Rocks and the La Sal Mountains.

Tackle the rugged Knobstone 50, a point to point 50 mile trail run through steep, Appalachian style hills and forested vistas. Pacers are welcome and organizers offer shuttle service plus a recycled performance finisher hat for all finisher..

Deja Vu at Mountain's Edge Regional Park on Apr 11, 2026 features distances from a kids' mile to a 50K, a 1 to 6 person 50K relay, and virtual options, with recycled medals, on-course food, and volunteer credits.

Join the Merrimack River 10 miles on April 11 for a USATF sanctioned out and back trail race starting behind the DoubleTree in Andover. Enjoy water stops, post race bagels and a raffle while supporting local trail maintenance.

Trail ultramarathon at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge with 100 mile, 100K and 50K options on a 15.5 mile loop through prime birding and wildflower areas.

A benefit road-and-trail event in Mooresville on April 11, 2026 featuring shaded packed dirt courses for 25K, 10K and 5K that support the Singing River Trail and include awards and post-race music and snacks.