Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A trail race at Donald County Park in Mount Horeb on May 2, 2026, offering 5 km, 15 km and a Kids One Mile Fun Run; chip timing, aid stations, awards, and proceeds benefit Friends of Donald Park for trail maintenance.

The TutHell 50K is a unique 50 km challenge run entirely on a 0.31-mile loop up and down Tut Hill. Entry is by essay selection, with pledges supporting charity. The event emphasizes community, with all runners staying until the final finish..

Experience a unique 6 mile road race across the New River Gorge featuring 1,300 feet of descent and climbing. Enjoy closed roads, breathtaking park views, and a post-race brunch overlooking the river.

Race Information The Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs take place at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Missouri's largest state park, in Kaiser, Missouri. The event offers three distinct races. Available Distances Wandering Bobcat 5 Miler: A..

A trail running event at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland, featuring timed lap challenges where each lap must finish in under an hour and also offering a marathon and 25K.

Run the fast trails of Greenland Open Space in Colorado this May. Choose from four distances, from a 4-mile race to a 50K championship event. All runners receive a tech shirt and medal, with pizza waiting at the finish.

Niwot's Challenge is a secretive, map-and-compass adventure in Colorado for experienced navigators. It features unsupported loops with significant off-trail travel and elevation gain. Entry is by application only for a limited field of part..

Run through the stunning red rock scenery of Garden of the Gods on traffic-free roads. Choose from a 5K, 5-mile road or trail race, or a 9.5-mile Double Take challenge. All participants receive a custom shirt and finisher's medal.

Course Information The Heartland 50 is held in Cassoday, Kansas. The event features three distances: 50 Miler, 50K, and 25K. The route is an out-and-back course primarily on backcountry gravel roads, with less than one mile of paved surface..

The Miwok 100K is a classic 62-mile trail ultramarathon in the Marin Headlands, featuring over 11,000 feet of climbing. This iconic race, which starts in Stinson Beach, is a qualifier for major events like Western States.

The Stomp Out Suicide Trail Race is a scenic event on May 2, 2026, in Dade City. It features a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on shaded trails to raise awareness for suicide prevention. All participants get a shirt, snacks, and a finisher's a..

Location and Course The Bluffs Trail Runs takes place at Echo Bluffs State Park in Eminence, Missouri. The courses run through Echo Bluffs State Park and the adjacent Current River State Park. Different distances share parts of the route, w..

An ultramarathon in Van Cortlandt Park featuring an initial flat lap plus ten cross country loops, stocked aid stations, drop bag access, and finisher awards including a medal, singlet, meal and post race beer.

This trail event at Great Seal State Park offers distances from a 5k to a 100-mile ultra. The challenging 20-mile loop features significant elevation gain on mostly single-track trails. Unique awards include buckles for the ultra distances..

Run a 5k under the stars at Hagan-Stone Park, guided by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music. This night trail race includes a custom shirt, a commemorative mason jar, and two post-race cocktails or mocktails. A headlamp is r..

The DENFIT ULTRA launches in Buffalo with a midnight start on the slopes of Colden's ski center. Runners tackle a 10k loop course in the dark, facing significant elevation and natural terrain over 50k or 100k. A basecamp tent provides suppo..

Test your hill skills on the steep Firelane 1 trail in Forest Park. This unique time trial features wave starts and finishes with a post-race gathering at Great Notion Brewing.

Trail Mix Race offers four scenic trail distances on the equestrian paths of Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. Runners can expect rolling hills, wetlands, and prairies along the packed dirt and grass course. Aid stations support participants, and..

Tackle the 4.2-mile climb to the top of Eagle Bluff, gaining 930 feet on a course of gravel roads and trails. This event supports scholarships for Campbell County High School students and offers both in-person and virtual participation opti..

Celebrate the 36th anniversary of this Colorado trail run. Choose between a 25-mile or 50-mile course starting near Buena Vista. The route offers high-altitude running on historic trails with significant elevation change.