Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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 5K running race at Bridger Brewing in Bozeman on August 12, 2026, presented by the Bozeman Distance Project 501(c)3. Registration runs July 8 to August 12 with a $10 fee.

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.

A memorial 5K on August 12, 2026 at the Inkom Last Man Standing Trail, covering 3.3 miles in three loops. The evening event brings the community together to remember the honoree and support his family.

A multi-day road challenge from Walnut Beach to Wellsville, OH covering about 203 miles with a six day limit and a 100 mile option. Crews are allowed, there are no official aid stations, and finishers receive a large buckle.

A 5K trail run on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton held as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Entry fees support the festival, awards go to the top three men and women, and all participants receive a 2026 festival T shirt.

An evening 3.6 mile trail run through Forest Park in Queens that visits 543 acres of wooded trails with rolling hills. After the run a festival area has music, vendors, food trucks and awards with participant tees provided.