Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

An evening trail race at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC, the Twilight Trail 5K features a 5K course on mixed surfaces with gentle climbs and offers onsite and virtual options. A Weekend Challenge links it to the Kanuga Triat..

Experience Minnesota's single track mountain bike trails at the Mount Roseau Trail Run. Choose between a 3.8 mile or 6.2 mile chip timed course featuring twisty paths and varied elevation.

Participate in a 5K run or walk at the Somerset Historical Center to support the North Star Cross Country team. Enjoy a dedicated cross country course with awards for various age groups and included event t-shirts.

A timed weekend event in Salem, Oregon offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour formats on a 1.05 mile mixed surface loop with chip timing and a single aid station. The course runs from Bush's Pasture Park with nearby parking and spectator acce..

Murderkill Ultramarathons at Killen's Pond State Park feature a 3.1 mile loop with 50 mile, 50K, and 12 hour options, manual lap counting, water provided, and a 30-runner cap per distance.

An evening trail event in Dixon, IL offering 5, 10 and 15 Miler options plus a 15 Miler relay. The looped grass, gravel, and dirt course includes single track, one aid station at start and finish, finish snacks, and awards.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

A road race on Whidbey Island through Ebey’s National Historical Reserve offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon on hilly, scenic roads. Proceeds support safe and sober graduation activities for Coupeville High School Class of 2027.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

A trail event at Mt McSauba in Charlevoix on August 8, 2026, featuring a 6K course with steep climbs and single track plus a 1K kids run. Proceeds support loon protection and local outdoor education.

Boise Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Tom Pence Ranch on Aug 8 and 9 2026 features Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races plus a kids race, an obstacle workshop, a Hurricane Heat 4HR event and spectator options.

The 13th annual JailBreak Escape Urban Challenge Run is a 3.1 miles obstacle and CrossFit style course in Lexington, SC on August 8, 2026 that raises funds for Lexington County law enforcement. Teams can compete for awards or enter to compl..

Wildcat XC on August 8, 2026 in Janesville, Iowa includes a competitive 5K, a fun 5K, a family run, and a youth 1 mile race. Fees are $30 for the 5K and $15 for the kids mile and all proceeds support the Janesville CSD Cross Country program..

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

A 24 hour challenge at Elijah Bristow State Park where runners complete ten 5 km laps at 2.5 hour intervals. Camping, meals, drinks, event shirts and swag are provided and finishers receive a coffin style award.

A cross country 5K at Hagerstown High School featuring a double loop of steep hills on grass and dirt. Organized by WCC Challenge and benefitting Hagerstown High School Athletics, mid August heat can add to the effort.

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

A community 5K and 1-mile fun run at Lane Southern Orchards with a grass cross country course, toy donations for Middle Georgia Toys for Tots, entry fees and guaranteed Dri Fit shirts for pre-registrations.

Trail run at Rampart Reservoir with 8 mile and 16 mile options on single track and rocky sections. Entry is limited to 150 and registration closes August 5, 2026.

A community 5 km run in Derry, New Hampshire on August 8, 2026, with adult and kids categories and online registration closing August 7, 2026.