Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

A map based urban navigation run in San Francisco with 5K and 10K map courses starting at Ghirardelli Square. Teams of one to five use custom maps to find checkpoints, with refreshments and socializing after the finish.

Experience a point to point trail race on the Bangtail Divide Trail near Bozeman Montana. This 38 km event takes runners from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek through mountain landscapes with a field limited to 150 participants.

Trail 5K and a children's 1/4 mile at Kishwauketoe Nature Center in Williams Bay. The grass trail course passes through hills, woods and prairie, includes a water stop, parking across the street, and awards for top finishers.

A Fourth of July 5K in downtown Leadville, CO, held above 10,000 feet. Proceeds support local youth athletics and youth entries are free.

A marked 5 km trail run and walk on July 4, 2026, starting and finishing at River Brook Park in Rochester VT. Online and same day registration are available; adult and kids categories include small prize certificates.

A trail event in Tofte with a 10K run, a 10K walk, a one mile race and a kids sprint. The course climbs toward the Superior Hiking Trail and returns on a muddy snowmobile trail, with awards and limited event shirts.