Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A grand opening at The Course Spokane Valley on August 15, 2026 combines a venue debut with cross country races including a Youth 3K and separate Men's and Women's 5Ks, plus food trucks, community activations, and an expo with activation sp..

A 5k run and walk on Milton State Park Island in Pennsylvania with an off road cross country style course, tiered pre registration and race day fees, and an awards ceremony with prize drawings.

A 3.1 mile trail run on the PikeView Panther home course in Princeton, WV on August 15, 2026, featuring grassy fields, dirt paths and some hills, with overall and age-group awards and post race refreshments.

Participate in the annual Kettle Klomp featuring a 5k run and a 2 mile walk on a scenic cross country course. This community event supports the local high school cross country team and offers awards for various age groups.

A third annual trail event at Curran Brewing on August 15, 2026, featuring a 5k run and a 1.5 mile walk around the lake, with food, live music, and a portion of fees donated to the local volunteer fire company.

Trail cross country races at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park offering 8K, 5K and 3K distances with youth free entries and adult fee of twenty dollars. Participants are asked to bring two to four canned food items for local donation.

A free uphill running event in Ketchikan that follows Deermount Street and Ketchikan Lakes Road to the Deer Mountain Trailhead, finishing at the summit with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain over 3.5 miles. Registration is required in adva..

A relaxed practice run at Fountainhead Regional Park offering multiple distances up to 13.1 miles on August 2 and August 15, 2026. Entry is open but limited to 60 participants and runners are responsible for their own medical needs.

Family festival in Hamburg featuring a scenic 5k trail run or walk, a half mile kids fun run, awards and pre-registration shirts.

A 22 mile out and back trail run on the Maunawili Demonstration Trail featuring varied terrain, lush views and a mandatory minimum fluid requirement of 2 liters.

Climb It For Climate is a mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort offering 25K and 8K courses. The event offsets carbon, raises funds for The Catskill Center, and accepts shoe donations for Sneakers 4 Good.

Multi-distance event at O. P. Schnabel Park on August 16, 2026, with Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip-timed 5K, quarter and half marathons, plus a virtual option. On-course aid stations, on-site awards, shirts, medals, and post-race Kona Ice.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

A high-altitude 10K in Leadville on August 16, 2026 that follows the first and last 3.1 miles of the LT100 Run course on paved and dirt roads. One aid station is provided and awards will be given in overall, para and age categories.

A looped trail race at Red Lodge Mountain on August 16, 2026, with 4.3 mile laps and 900 to 1200 ft gain per lap. Options include marathon, half, relay teams and a 4.31 mile Hot Lap.

A biannual mountain trail race in Stowe, Vermont on August 16, 2026 covering about 11 miles and 5,000 feet of climbing. The technical, alpine course is limited to 70 runners and requires recent qualifying times.

Participate in a free USATF sanctioned 5K trail run or walk at The Heron Farm and Events Center. This family friendly event features live music and various awards for finishers and age group winners.

Trail runs in Iroquois Park with 7 mile and 4 mile options as part of the Kentucky Cryptid Series. Complete three of four races in-person or virtually to earn a Cryptid Series survivor medal and shirt.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at Pop's Landing, Haddix Farms on August 16, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles. Open to women aged 7 and older, the event emphasizes teamwork and a non-competitive atmosphere.

A 7K trail race at The Woodstock Equestrian Center in Dickerson, Maryland, presented as part of MCRRC's low key series for members. Non member registration has a $20 fee and runs from February 10, 2026 to August 16, 2026.