Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Part of Hoover Hometown Days on August 8, 2026, the event features a 5K through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site tall-grass prairie and a 1.5K walk around the Presidential Library grounds.

An eight-hour endurance event at Daniel Stowe Conservancy where participants walk or run as many 5K loops as they choose; the format emphasizes personal goals, sustainable race practice, and a fundraising campaign for the conservancy.

Continuous 3.1 miles loop race at Deer Grove East offering 40 or 50 mile options with a 12 hour cutoff. Centralized aid every lap, designated crew access, pacers allowed, and on-course medical support.

Loop-based trail event at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve in Palatine, Illinois. Distances run from 5K to 50K and each lap returns to a central aid station so athletes can decide how far to continue.

A 10th anniversary trail event at Hobby Park in Winston-Salem featuring 5K and 10K single track courses with roots, rocks and varied terrain. Field is limited to 200 runners and registration runs from May 1 to July 10.

HCA Cross Country Fun Run in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 offers 3K and 5K Run/Walk options with a $25 fee; all proceeds support the HCA Cross County Program.

A trail event at Flushing Farms in Flushing, Michigan on August 8, 2026, offering 5K run, 5K walk and 10K run options across farm trails.

The Grace Race - Buffalo will take place in Buffalo on Saturday 8 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 25 kilometers.

A 6K run/walk in Springville, Iowa on August 8, 2026, using an alternate town route this year instead of the quarry. Chip timing, age-group and overall awards, packet pickup on race day; proceeds benefit Springville Sports Boosters.

Multiple race distances on the Sheep Creek Geological Loop finish at Navajo Cliffs Picnic Area with volunteer timing, prize categories, participant packets, and transportation from the finish to the start areas.

A 6K cross country race beginning and ending at Death Ridge Brewery, using parts of the Verdun Adventure Bound course. The event features varied trails, ponds and bridged streams, race shirts for early registrants, and awards with proceeds..

A 5K run and hike at Hilltop Ski Area in Anchorage to raise funds for the Christopher Walden House of Hope and Hilltop Ski Area. The trail covers 1288 feet of elevation change and is offered in person, virtual, and student formats.

An annual fundraising trail run and walk at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve with 1 mile and 4 mile courses, on-course volunteers, dog-friendly rules, category awards and refreshments in the arboretum.

A multi-day event in Fairbanks with in-person runs on UAF north campus trails and virtual 5K and 10K options, highlighting conservation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Indigenous-led protection efforts.

Trail runs from Okemo's Jackson Gore area climb to the mountain summit and return on dirt roads and single track. Distances include a 7.6 mile 2500 vert race and a family run under one mile; registration includes shirt, lunch, and medal.

SAR Wild Run is a mountain trail event near Shaver Lake supporting the Fresno County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Team. Races and a family hike range from 5K to a trail half marathon, and a virtual option includes mailed finisher items.

A community running event in Brule, WI offering a 5 mile point to point course on gravel and ski trails and a 2 mile out and back on Afterhours Road, with registration open May through August and a $15 fee.

A trail running event at Stokes State Forest on August 9, 2026 with 17 mile, 10K, 10K Ruck, and 5K options on technical singletrack. Courses feature marked trails, on course aid for longer distances, and support for adaptive athletes.

Test your endurance at the Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge with ocean swimming and beach running. Navigate sand and water obstacles in individual or team categories on the New Jersey shore.

Tunnel Vision Marathon and Half on August 9, 2026 in North Bend WA follows a USATF certified, mostly downhill route with about 1,000 feet net drop and a passage through the Snoqualmie Tunnel. The event includes chip timing, aid stations, an..