Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Five trail races at Castlewood State Park run July 2 to August 27, 2026, with distances from 8K down to 4K. Series entries include a shirt and medal, points determine series awards, and postrace food and drinks are provided.

Trail events in Burney Basin include a 5K, 10K and a burro race along part of the Historic Great Shasta Rail Trail. The event is tied to Burney Basin Day festivities, with a craft fair, parade and next day fireworks.

Trail out and back on the Sammamish River Trail from Bothell Landing offering a half marathon, a full marathon and a 50K. Water and snacks are available and finishers receive a wooden medal.

A two mile timed dune run and a one mile Color Fun Run take place at Jockey's Ridge State Park on July 3, 2026. Proceeds support Friends of Jockey's Ridge and the event includes awards and a post race gathering.

Experience the diverse terrain of Wrangell Island in this grassroots Alaskan ultra marathon. Run 40 miles of boardwalks and forest trails as a solo participant or part of a relay team.

A community Independence Day event at Sycamore Grove Park featuring a flat 5K on mixed paved and dirt trails and a 400 meter kids run for ages 10 and under. T shirts are included with race fees.

Freedom Trail 5K is a 3.2 miles run held within the trails of Thomas Preserve Park in Watkinsville on July 3, 2026. It is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration that includes vendors, a kid's zone, live music, and a drone show.

Mountain races on Whiteface Mountain with one- and two-loop courses, a steep Vertical K ascent, aid stations, a kids ascent, and an optional combined entry for large daily elevation totals.

Trail ultramarathon in the Finger Lakes National Forest offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options on a 16.5 mile loop. The course features singletrack, grassy pastures with cows, dirt roads, about 1,300 feet of climb per loop and six aid statio..

Afton Trail Run stages trail races at Afton State Park (St. Croix River valley) on July 4, 2026, offering 25K and 50K distances with course maps, aid stations, volunteers, and published results.

A Fourth of July run/walk in Newport and Derby, VT, on gravel paths and wooded trails with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon; a portion of fees supports NAMI Vermont and ice cream follows the event.

A Fourth of July tradition at Oak Mountain State Park, the 45th Peavine Falls Run features a chip-timed 8.2 mile race and race shirts, with registration details and a listed fee.

A two-day trail weekend at Grand Targhee on July 4 to 5, 2026 with 50K, 22K, 10K and a 1K kids race; races are capped at 200, aid stations are stocked, and cash prizes are offered for top 50K finishers.

A community race in Bozeman on July 4, 2026 with 1K, 5K and 10K options plus virtual entries; proceeds support adults with developmental disabilities.

A July 4 event in Huntsville with a USATF-certified 5K and a new certified 1 Mile point to point course. Packet pick-up, childcare, post-race food, finisher medals, and age-group awards are offered.

A July 4 running and rucking event in Madisonville, TN offering **17.76 miles** and **7.4 miles**, an on-site ruck division with weight rules, and a virtual option with GPS-supported submissions between July 2 and July 8.

Multi-distance timed events on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna GA with out-and-back loops on asphalt and grass, staffed aid stations and on-course volunteers. Proceeds support homeless charities and donations are requested.

A 5K run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado following the Fraser River Trail from Gondola Plaza to the Rendezvous Event Center, with an after party featuring refreshments, awards and prize giveaways.

A Fourth of July trail event at Centennial Park in Springfield marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Offers a 1 mile, 5K, and 10K plus volunteer options and chip timing.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.