Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races in Chatham, NH offering single and two loop courses over the Baldfaces and Mount Meader, with significant elevation and required mountain gear.

A 6.1 mile mountain trail race in Alyeska, AK on July 25, 2026, climbing 3,912 feet from the DayLodge to alpine ridges and back. The marked course features single track, steep scrambles and a mandatory 50 minute cutoff at Center Ridge.

A backyard ultra on Mt. Hovenberg trails in Lake Placid where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until they stop. Registration opens August 31, 2025 and fees increase by participant-count tiers.

A trail race at the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal offering 5K, 10K, and 20K options on a well marked, technical 3.1-mile trail, with live chip timing, livestream, finishers' wooden medals and donations to the local nature center.

A one-day trail event at West Point Lake on July 25, 2026 featuring a Last Man Standing format with repeated 5K loops and a 50K race of ten 5K laps. Prize money and awards are offered and entries are limited to 100.

A summertime *5K* trail race in Charleston, Illinois featuring a one third mile river crossing and about 1,100 feet of elevation gain. Field limited to 125 runners with a postrace party serving pancakes and ice cream.

A trail party at South Mountain Reservation on July 25, 2026 where runners draw golf balls to determine which of four loops they run, supporting Bigger Than The Trail.

A point to point trail event from Bend to Sisters with 100 mile and 50 mile options across Cascade single-track and mixed roads, staffed aid stations, and a Western States qualifier for the 100 mile distance.

Trail race near Butte, Montana on the Continental Divide offering 25K and 50K routes with historic railroad sections, marked and chip timed course, aid stations, finish refreshments, and participant medals and race items.

Trail ultramarathon at Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, Iowa offering 50 mile and 50K course options with looped trail routes and training previews.

Creede 50 and 100 take place in Creede on July 25 and 26, 2026, offering 50 mile and 100 mile courses organized by Tempest Adventures. The event site provides runner information, course details, crew and pacer guidance, and support resource..

Trail runs of 50K, 30K and 10K take place on the Great Shasta Rail Trail near McCloud, CA on July 25, 2026. The out-and-back course is relatively flat with aid stations, post-race meal and finisher medal.

Timed loop endurance races at Point Pinole on July 25, 2026 offering 12, 6 and 3 hour options for individuals or teams, with an all-day BBQ.

Experience the natural beauty of Decoronah during the Nordic Fest Elveløpet. Run or walk along the Upper Iowa River on courses ranging from a family friendly 5k to a 15k trail route.

Muddy Dash Richmond on July 25, 2026 at Virginia Motorsports Park is a non-competitive 5K with obstacles, mud pits, and on-site Pre-Party and After-Party festivities. Family-friendly registration options include value and VIP packages.

Bigfoot Running Company’s Red, White and Blue event in Houston offers distances from a Kids Dash to a chip timed half marathon, plus virtual and volunteer-then-run options; awards, shirts, medals, aid stations, and post race snacks are prov..

A multi-race trail event at Jupiter Ridge Natural Area featuring sand dune terrain and options from a 5k loop to a 102 mile ultramarathon. Several formats include looped elimination, fixed time limits, and qualifying requirements for longer..

Hotter 'N Hell at Oak Mountain State Park offers 9 mile and 18 mile trail laps that climb Double Oak Mountain and descend into Peavine Gorge, with creek crossings, Peavine Falls, mandatory water and electrolyte requirements.

July 25, 2026 in Grand Mesa, Colorado, offers 50 mile, 55K and 30K trail races across high elevation singletrack with rocky climbs, alpine meadows and lakes. Camping, cash prizes, finisher awards and post race amenities are available.

Experience an empowering 10k trail race at Brighton Resort with 2000 feet of vertical climbing. Run or hike through wildflowers and shaded forests before celebrating with pancakes at the finish line village.