Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 5K out and back run and walk on the Creeper Trail in Damascus, Virginia, on July 25, 2026. Organized by the Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation, with proceeds directed to rare cancer research at MD Anderson.

National High School Trail Championships and Beas Knees Citizens Race The National High School Trail Championships and the Beas Knees Citizens Race take place on July 25, 2026, on the Salida Mountain Trails in Salida, Colorado. The high sch..

A 5K trail race, a 5K walk, and an untimed 1 mile fun run at Northwest Rankin High School on July 25, 2026, to raise funds for the NWR Cross Country team. All participants receive a t-shirt and age-group awards are given.

A 2.9 miles cross country race at Twin Valley High School in Elverson, PA on July 25, 2026. The course runs over grass, hills and trails and proceeds benefit a memorial scholarship.

Teams of two race head to head over a just under 300 yards obstacle course with dry obstacles and a likely muddy section in West Concord on July 25, 2026. Open to adults 18 and up; registration fee is $15.

A 5K race on the Hudson High School cross country course in Hudson, Michigan supporting the school’s cross country and track teams. Registration has a $20 fee and awards include overall, master, and age group placings.

A four-event summer trail series in Lancaster County that is not a race. Participants choose their distance on local trails and return to a Common tent for breakfast, hydration, and social time.

A cross country club competition at Indigo Farms on the North Carolina South Carolina border, held each third Saturday in July. The course is just under four miles through fields and woods and uses combined gender team scoring so every runn..

Hot to Trot at Boling Park in Canton, GA offers 8 hour and 4 hour loop events on an approximately one mile mixed-surface course, a single aid station, and awards for top three men and women in each format.

A multi-distance running festival in Emporium, Pennsylvania featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. Entry includes medal, T-shirt and socks; veteran discounts and non binary registration are offered and a double‑day option awards a s..

A multi-distance running event at Indian Springs Park in Waco on July 26, 2026, with options from a kids 50 meter dash to a 13.1 mile half marathon. Chip timing, medals and shirts for all finishers and aid stations along mixed-surface trail..

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.

Soapstone Assault is a 5.5 mile trail race in Somers, CT organized by Shenipsit Striders, featuring six ascents and about 1,500 feet of climbing. The course has steep, rocky sections, limited aid access, and the field is capped at 50 runner..

A trail run in Auburn on July 26, 2026 featuring 10.5 mile and 5.9 mile routes through single-track canyon trails, canal sections and dirt roads, with a tech shirt, finisher medal and post-race food and beer for those 21 and older.

A roughly 3.8 mile trail race at Kingman Farm in Madbury, NH on July 26, 2026, featuring rolling nordic style paths and switchback singletrack; proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and day of registration is available.

Experience a diverse trail race at Camp Seph Mack featuring single track paths, creek crossings, and hills. Choose between 25K, 15K, and 8K distances with post race pizza and traditional finishers gifts.

A family-friendly Glitter Run at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord, MI, featuring a scenic 5K and a one-mile Community Loop through lavender fields. Proceeds support Ignite Dance Co.'s outreach and scholarship programs.

A 5 km trail race at Scribner's Mill on the Crooked River in Harrison, Maine. Pine-lined singletrack and river views, with proceeds supporting Loon Echo Land Trust.

Muddy Princess Michigan is a 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off Road Vehicle Park in Sturgis on July 26, 2026. The event supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation and offers standard and VIP tickets as well as a volunteer option.

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.