Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A seventh annual 5K trail run in Wellsboro, PA supporting Heart of Tioga Pregnancy and Parenting Support. Online registration is available through Aug 20 with fees from $25 per person and higher day of registration fees.

Join the PRHS XC Alumni Race in Minot for a 5K trail run and kids fun run. This community event features friendly competition between alumni and current students followed by a barbecue and kickball.

A roughly 14-mile mountain race that climbs Grandfather Mountain twice over technical singletrack with about 4,200 ft of gain and a 200-runner field.

A largely off-trail peak-bagging event in Desolation Wilderness near South Lake Tahoe, offering 11-, 17- and 21-peak options on an unmarked route that requires navigation and mountaineering skills.

Trail races in Palo Duro Canyon State Park near Canyon, TX, featuring a half marathon and a 4-mile loop on varied single-track, sand, and rock terrain; aid for the half is cupless and a 4.5 hour cutoff applies for awards.

A point to point trail race in the Cascades with 50K and 50M options along Kachess Ridge, a high point at Thorp Mountain Lookout, and a finish at Salmon La Sac SnoPark with camping and post-race food.

A six hour trail challenge in Oklahoma City where runners complete a 5K each hour for up to six laps. Finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and compete for local and national prizes including cash awards.

A memorial 5K trail run at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD, with a 5K, 1-mile walk, kids dash, team entries, and an In Spirit donation option. Proceeds support a scholarship fund and a post-race festival offers food an..

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

A 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.

Trail races at Turpin Meadow Ranch in Jackson Hole on August 22, 2026 benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. Distances include 30K, a half marathon and an 8K, with a shirt, finisher mug and podium prizes.

A loop based trail event at Cliff Cave Park on August 22, 2026, featuring a marked 3.1 mile loop along the River Bluff Trail with packed dirt, singletrack, and bluff views. Runners may repeat laps to reach distances from 5K to 50K.

A continuous 3.1-mile loop trail race at Cliff Cave Park with rolling hills, river overlooks, and a fully stocked aid station each lap. Options are 40 or 50 miles with a 12-hour cutoff and designated crew and pacer access.

A trail ultramarathon at Prospect Acres Ranch where runners complete repeated 2.2 mile laps in 2, 4, or 8 hour formats. Field camping is available Friday evening and registration is $40 with proceeds supporting future events.

A loop-style trail event in Paul Smiths, NY with 6 hour, 3 hour, and 1 hour timed options on an approximately 4 mile course. The day also features live music, food, and other on-site activities alongside the timed laps.

An Alice in Wonderland themed night event at Echo Canyon State Park featuring a 1.8 mile reservoir loop and multiple unusual race formats from timed loops to dice-based team runs.

Trail races in Kirksville, Missouri offering 10K and 5K off road courses with sunrise views of Forest Lake and proceeds benefiting the local trail system.

Two events at The Farm in Carney, Michigan on August 22, 2026. A woodland 5K and a Mail Pouch Beer Mile run as four 0.25 mile laps with a 21 plus age requirement for the beer mile.

Unity 5K Lakeside is a community run and walk on 08/22/2026 in Lakeside, Arizona following the Turkey Track loop to Walnut Creek with a post event lunch at Woodland Lake Park.

A 5k in Owosso that mixes running with timed fitness stations. Two divisions offer set standards or self selected scaling, heats of a few athletes, event tanks and awards across competitive, masters and youth categories.