Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A cross country 5k on a flower farm in Tillamook, Oregon, featuring mud pits, two river crossings, wood-chipped trails, a corn maze, and fields of flowers. Two open races are held with combined results.

A 5K run and walk along the Jim Mayer Trail in Johnstown, PA on September 5, 2026 with awards, free youth entry, and proceeds supporting local trails.

A community 5K run and walk in Nashua, NH on September 5, 2026 with free registration for veterans and children, a fee for participants 13 and older, event shirts, donation options and volunteer opportunities. Use #nashua5k for photos.

Timed trail event in Sugar Hill State Forest near Watkins Glen with 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour options, a 4 mile loop, aid station, camping and limited parking.

A trail running weekend around Mirror Lake in West Newfield, Maine, with laps of about 3.6 to 3.8 miles through forest roads and singletrack. The weekend includes a Saturday gravel ride, onsite camping, youth runs, and a post ride gathering..

Trail races at McKinney Roughs Nature Park on Sept 5 with 5K, 10K, half, marathon and 8 hour solo or relay options amid river overlooks and pine forests.

Join the community for a 5K run or walk on a brand new dirt course at the North Arvada Middle School Athletic Complex. Support local high school racers before taking on this off road route yourself.

A multi-day trail running weekend at Camp Buckner in Burnet Texas offering distances from 5K to a 50K plus a youth race, with packet pickup, fully serviced aid stations, finisher medals and a required park waiver.

Annual running event at Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard in Louisa VA offering 5 km and 10 km races plus virtual options to benefit Hooves & Paws Animal Rescue.

A load bearing endurance event at Staunton State Park on September 5, 2026. Routes range from 6.5 to 21.5 miles with loads from 10 to 40 lb and proceeds benefit the Special Forces Foundation.

Multi-day ultrafestival in Bonney Lake with 3.2 mile looped laps, a central aid station, free adjacent camping, and events from 6 hour to 100 mile.

Trail race in Damascus, Virginia offering 16, 30, 40 and 50 mile options on mixed terrain, from runnable trail to technical single track and town sections.

A lakeside trail run in Goshen, New Hampshire on September 5, 2026, with 3 mile and 5.7 mile courses, awards, swag, and a raffle. The longer distance awards points in the Western NH Trail Running Series.

A 71 miles clockwise circuit of the orange-blazed Massanutten Trail with multiple aid stations, mandatory qualifications, and strict cutoffs on a rocky, high-ascent route.

A new trail race in Verona, Wisconsin offering 5K and 10K courses through prairies, woodlands and oak savannas. Net proceeds support Prairie Moraine Friends for park restoration; parking is limited and ride sharing is encouraged.

An outdoor day at Masker's Barn in Feltville combining self guided trail routes, a Trail Treasure Chase, and a five hour Barn party with BBQ, drinks, games, crafts and music.

Two-day trail festival in Vermont offering seven races from a kids trail to a 53.1 km ultra, with on-site lodging and family amenities.

A community run in Tahoe Vista with a 5K and a 1 mile fun run across grass fields, paved bike paths and park trails. Parking and a participant hat are included, and proceeds support a park nonprofit.

A USATF sanctioned trail 5k at Hidden Valley Regional Park in Reno on September 5, 2026. Proceeds benefit Azteca FC and all participants receive a shirt, finisher medal, and sticker.

Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The **5K** course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.