Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

The Johnnycake Jolt Series offers four weekly 10k trail runs in Patapsco Valley State Park. It's a grassroots, low-key event organized by park stewards, with a discount for park members.

Experience a unique trail race on Cathleen Stone Island in the Boston Harbor. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and a chip timed run followed by dinner and drinks to support science education for Boston youth.

A low-key evening trail race series in Forest Park with three five-race Series from April to October. Races cover 4 to 7 miles, score into Series standings after four finishes, and benefit the Forest Park Conservancy.

A series of rugged trail races in Ripton, Vermont from May 21 to 31, 2026 offering distances from 9 miles to 250 miles plus multi‑marathon and ultra challenges. Camping is available for a one time fee; the event is cup free and no refunds.

Test your fitness at the Hixon Trail Series in La Crosse. This monthly four part timed trail running series takes place from May through August at Old Quarry Road.

A five week trail race series at Mt Pisgah in Eugene with five Thursday races from May 21 to June 18. Courses range from 3 to 8 miles across varied trails, with weekly raffle prizes and a post series awards gathering.

A six-race trail series across Oxford Hills preserves from May to October, with each course about 3.1 Miles. Season preregistration is $72, single races $15, and student races are $5 each.

A free series of community trail runs in Franklin County Metro Parks featuring Hoka trail shoe demos, raffles, food and music, with short trail loop options and a badge and prize drawing for attendees of all three events.

Experience the Texas Hill Country at High Hope Ranch with distances ranging from 5 km to 200 km. Enjoy a cupless trail event featuring primitive camping and scenic routes through a biodynamic sanctuary.

A family oriented trail running festival in Snowshoe, West Virginia, featuring races from a kids mile to a 100K across mountainous trails, plus weekend activities like markets, live bands, a movie night, and a ride on the Cass Historic Rail..

Experience a test of endurance at Blacks Grove Park with a last runner standing battle on technical wooded trails. Choose between the continuous backyard ultra or a single loop fun run in the rugged Minnesota wilderness.

A Backyard Ultra in Williamson WV on May 22, 2026 featuring repeated 4.1667 mile loops on a mostly asphalt course. Single aid station, on site camping for a fee, timing with live results and a live video feed.

An evening 5 km and 10 km run through the historic Manassas National Battlefield with start and finish at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. In-person and virtual entry options are available.

A free, community 5K run/walk on the Bath Cross Country Course, honoring teacher Judy House. The event kicks off summer and raises funds for a memorial scholarship benefiting local students.

A self paced summer challenge in Central Oregon from May 22 to October 1, 2026. Hike nine buttes or try a single Micro Butte and redeem a free pint at each sponsoring brewery while tracking progress with summit submissions.

A four mile cross country race in Riverdale and Van Cortlandt Park with an informal kids fun run, finisher hat, awards for top finishers and masters, and post race refreshments; proceeds benefit the FDNY Foundation.

Experience a unique 50K event featuring ten consecutive 5K runs starting every hour on a natural surface course. Bring your own supplies and enjoy a social atmosphere with fellow runners during the scheduled breaks between laps.

A multi-distance loop race on a flat, one-mile dirt and grass loop at a private ranch in Riverside. Options run from 3-hour events to a 100-mile race, with camping, relay teams, and event awards.

Tough Mudder Philly on May 23, 2026 at Plantation Field near Coatesville, PA offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses, an Infinity multi lap format, a Mudder Village spectator area, and finisher medals, shirts, headbands, and a finisher drink.

A trail event at Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska with looped courses of roughly 12.5 to 13.1 miles, multiple distances including a 100 mile race and a timed 13 hour Lucky 13 format, and staffed aid stations on course.