Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 5K trail race at Lost Creek Reserve in Troy Ohio on August 9 2026, part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Registration offers shirt and no shirt pricing and a Team Challenge is available.

A youth and family 2K obstacle course at Maxwell Park with about 15 obstacles. Waves serve ages 5 and up; participants get a shirt, medal and a timed result, with trophies for top three in each competitive age group.

Trail races of 5k and 10k take place on KCT trails and finish at the headquarters with music, food and a beer tent for a family friendly festival.

A 12 mile single track trail race at Bradbury Mountain in Pownal, ME on August 9, 2026. The course features rugged New England terrain, a 3 hour 36 minute cutoff, and a field limited to 160 runners.

The 50th annual Pinecrest Run on August 9, 2026 in Pinecrest, CA features a five mile route around Pinecrest Lake and a one mile paved race. The event raises funds for Pinecrest Expedition Academy and does not allow pets.

A traditional pack-burro race in Leadville, Colorado at over 10,000 feet where each team is one runner and one burro carrying mining tools. The long course is about 21 miles and a shorter 6 to 8 mile course is planned.

A community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races. Entry is $25 and proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation.

Trail races based at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The Marlette 50K covers about 30 miles of Sierra single track with Marlette Lake at mid course while the 10 Miler is a round trip to Marlette Lake.

Part of the Harford County Running Club Dog Days of Summer Series, Rigbie Farm 5k is a free, self timed grass and trail loop near Darlington, MD. Parking is at Rigbie Farm and non members may take part in three free runs.

The Bunker Hill Trail Races will take place in Parkton on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run between 4 and 8 miles.

A summit race from the base of Stratton Mountain to the top with 2 km and 5 km options. Proceeds support the SMST2 professional cross country ski team and include a post race meeting with US Ski Team athletes.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

Two person cross country relay and a *6K* at RVA Fields in Boonton, NJ. Each relay teammate runs one loop while 6K entrants run two loops; pizza and cold beverages are provided and baby strollers and dogs are not allowed.

A hilly 10 km trail race at Lory State Park's Eltuck Picnic Area with 1,700 feet of elevation gain and a 100-runner cap. The event includes pre-attached timing chips, no on-course aid, and post-race pizza and beverages.

A four‑race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k, 10k and 12k courses with varied elevation. Series and per-race registration, post-race food and drinks, and end-of-series awards for top points scorers.

A weekly trail running series at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT offering 5 km and 2.5 km options with adult and youth entry categories. Races run rain or shine and follow a published thunder and bib policy.

Junkyard Dash 5K on August 12, 2026 starts and finishes at Junkyard Brewing Company in Moorhead. The chip timed 5K includes an event shirt and one complimentary beer and is limited to 550 participants.

A summer trail running series at Northshore Trail in Flower Mound offering weekly chip timed 5K and 10K races from June through August, with bibs for the series, weekly podiums, rain dates, and final series awards.

A low-key evening trail running series in Forest Park, organized as three Series of five races with courses around 4 to 7 miles. The Series includes standings, a post-Series awards gathering, and benefits the Forest Park Conservancy.

STRS #5 Carter Park Scurry in Breckenridge on August 12 2026 offers short and long course entries across adult youth and non-binary divisions with published entry fees and a course map.