Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A technical trail race on the Wapack Trail in Ashburnham, MA on May 9, 2026, offering 21.5, 43 and 50 mile options over rocky single track and significant elevation. Registration is limited, manually timed, and nonrefundable.

Run or walk through conifer forests and along coastal bluffs in Point Arena. This sustainable 5K trail event supports local environmental education and youth stewardship on the Mendocino Coast.

Experience USATF certified courses through Cape Henlopen State Park and historic Fort Miles. Choose between running, walking, or a heavy march to support veterans in this scenic Delaware event.

Set in the high-altitude Jemez Mountains of New Mexico, this nonprofit trail run offers three challenging distances on technical terrain. Participants receive unique local pottery and enjoy community meals. Be prepared for steep climbs and..

Experience a premier obstacle course and mud run in Kennedyville, Maryland. Choose between the 5-7 mile Savage Race or the 3+ mile Blitz featuring over 25 unique obstacles and earn exclusive Syndicate medals.

Experience the Oktoberfest of trail running at Pennypack Park in Philadelphia. Enjoy a fast runnable course with distances of 25K 50K and 50 miles featuring German snacks accordion music and a festival atmosphere.

Run a scenic 5k at Boone Hall Plantation to support Southern Paws Animal Rescue. You can save on registration by donating pet food. This annual event happens rain or shine.

Experience a scenic point to point race along the paved Lake Wobegon Trail in Minnesota. Run through charming local communities and participate in a unique multiyear finisher medal series hosted by the St. Cloud River Runners.

Run for a cause at Oak Mountain State Park. Choose a 10K, a 12-hour endurance challenge, or a free kids' half-mile run. All events support Smile-A-Mile's work with families facing childhood cancer.

Join the 10th annual trail run at the Crystal Lake Outdoor Center. Choose from a 5k or a 25k on scenic cross-country trails. All proceeds support the non-profit center's operations.

Experience a weekend of desert backcountry racing in Fruita with trail running, mountain biking, and gravel events. Join the community at 18 Road for competitive races, skills clinics, and outdoor festivities.

Experience the scenery of Tilden Regional Park at the Grizzly Peak Trail Run. Choose from various distances including a 50K and marathon starting from the shores of Lake Anza in Berkeley.

Explore the trails of Bainbridge Island. This May event offers 10K and 5K courses through Battle Point Park, the Forest to Sky Trail, and the Grand Forest, plus a Kids Fun Run. All proceeds support local trail development.

Run the scenic trails of Independence Oaks County Park at the Crooked Lake Trail Run. Choose from a flat 2.3-mile loop, a rolling 5K, or a challenging 10K on well-maintained paths. Your registration supports the Trecho Fitness Foundation.

This community trail run in Norman's Ruby Grant Park supports local recovery programs. Choose from a 5K or a 1 mile walk/run on a mostly flat course of grass, sidewalk, and gravel. All finishers receive a custom medal, and 5K participants g..

The 30th annual Paiute Meadows Trail Run explores the scenic single-track trails of Susanville Ranch Park. Runners can choose from distances including a 50K, 30K, half marathon, and a free kids' race. It's a cupless event with well-stocked..

Run a unique Backyard Ultra on a course inspired by historic land surveys in Indiana. Each hour, tackle a 4.167-mile mixed-terrain loop before the bell rings again. The last runner standing is the winner.

Run with the Gnomes at Camp Tuscazoar. Choose from 50K, 25K, or a 9-ish mile adventure on a scenic, non-flat trail loop. Search for hidden gnomes along the course and enjoy fully stocked aid stations.

Event Details The Popple Shoot Trail Races take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event is organized by Big Slo Running and net proceeds are donated to local charities. The races start and finish at the Wild River Campground, located at 8..

The Miller Mountain Trail Challenge offers a rugged 25K and a mighty 5 mile run on the trails of Tunkhannock, PA. With significant elevation gain and scenic views, it's a test for trail enthusiasts. Proceeds support local land conservation..