Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

In person 5K and 10K on July 25, 2026 at 868 Estate Vineyards in Purcellville with virtual entry options and varying registration periods.

Experience the twisty single track and scenic farm fields of Germantown at this trail running event. Participants can choose between two distances while supporting local non profits in Montgomery County.

Rattlerock Ultra runs in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, WV with 50k and 25k options on rocky, technical trails. The 50k includes nearly 6,000 feet of gain and multiple aid stations on a repeated loop course.

A trail half marathon at the Alaska Flour Company in Delta Junction, Alaska, run on gravel and dirt roads through barley fields and agricultural land. Open to ages 10 and up with chip timing, aid stations, T shirt and finisher medal.

An evening trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula offering 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses with notable elevation gain and a midrace aid station on the longer course.

A 50 miles out and back trail ultramarathon between Carlton and Duluth, Minnesota, over rugged singletrack with about 5,000 ft of ascent and descent. The course passes Jay Cooke State Park, Lake Superior overlooks, and the Swinging Bridge.

Races and a hike at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 include a one lap 15 mile mountain race plus 8 mile options along lakefront trails. Post-event awards, refreshments, live music and games are planned.

A timed endurance event in Nowata, OK on July 25, 2026 featuring 12 hour and 6 hour loop runs plus a 5K. The 3.3 mile loop uses county roads with some gravel and traffic, and aid stations and on-course food are provided.

High altitude mountain trail races in Telluride on July 25th 2026, featuring a 30K with about 5,800 ft of gain and a 10 mile with about 3,500 ft, mainly on technical alpine singletrack and double track.

A trail event at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with notable elevation gain, themed 5K and 10K races, finisher medals, and a half marathon finisher t shirt.

Scenic 5K and half marathon along the C&O Canal path in Georgetown, Washington, DC, with in-person and virtual options; walkers welcome.

Experience an endurance event in Honolulu featuring distances from a half marathon to 100 miles. Run a nine mile loop through Hawaii Kai with multiple aid stations and flexible start options in this 50 States Marathon Club qualifier.

A chip timed cross country style 5K at Long Branch Park in Killeen, part of the Centex Race Series, with age-group awards, packet pick-up the day before, and guaranteed items for early registrants.

A 12.5 mile point to point mountain trail race on Donner Summit near Soda Springs California. The course includes four summits, about 3,300 feet of elevation gain, shuttle transportation and a unique finisher item.

A trail event on July 25, 2026 at Wyandotte County Lake Park offering 50 kilometer, 20 mile and 10 mile races on a 10.4 mile hilly loop with staffed aid stations and a mandatory hydration requirement.

Aztlan XC Classic is a 5K event in Elysian Park, Los Angeles on July 25, 2026, with youth and adult race categories and differing registration options. Proceeds support the Aztlan Athletics Foundation's camps and scholarships.

A community cross-country meet at Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026 featuring three combined-gender two-mile races, team scoring for middle and high schoolers, $5 entry fees, and proceeds benefiting Westerville North programs.

Outlast Portland is a 6 hour trail challenge of six timed 5K laps run on the hour. Runners who complete four or five laps earn patches and those who finish all six earn a medal and a national leaderboard ranking.

Trail races on the Lost Turkey Trail near Blue Knob State Park in Pennsylvania offer a 50K point to point, a 13.1 mile loop and a 10K(ish) option on single track and double track terrain.

Operation JERSEY X on July 25, 2026 in Hardwick Township, New Jersey features repeated 3.5 mile loops with about 1,220 ft of gain per loop. The X Series offers two divisions, Heavy with escalating weight and Endurance.