Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A weekly trail running event in Williston, VT offering 5 km and 2.5 km options with adult and youth categories and modest entry fees. Races run rain or shine with a clear thunder and cancellation policy and weekly bib distribution.

Multi-day trail runs in Yosemite high country offering summit routes (El Capitan, North Dome, Cloud's Rest), point-to-point mileage across 40-98 miles, glamp-style basecamp at Tioga Pass, guided shuttles, meals, and permit logistics include..

A free 5K at Lehigh Parkway on July 1, 2026, part of a summer series held the first Wednesday each month May through September. The measured, mostly flat cinder course has a 60 minute time limit and a minimum age of 10 years.

A low-key Wednesday evening trail race series in Forest Park, Portland, with three seasonal five-race Series and hilly courses of about 4–7 miles. The Series supports the Forest Park Conservancy and includes standings and a post-series gath..

Five Thursday nights in July at Maxwell Park in Normal, IL featuring 800 meter, 2 mile and 3 mile cross country races. Weekly entry is $5 or $20 for all five nights; awards night with age-group prizes is on 7/30.

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 multi-distance July 4 event in Newport, Vermont offering Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K and a 2 Mile trail. Courses run along the waterfront, on the Beebe Spur Bike Path and on Memphremagog Trails with wooded sections.

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.