Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Night trail event at Usery Mountain Regional Park with four looped distances on Chain Fruit, Lost Sheep, Channel, and Blevins Trails; stocked aid stations, cupless policy, shuttle parking, and on-site medical support.

A Backyard Ultra at Government Peak Recreation Area in Palmer, Alaska on July 11, 2026. Runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop with hourly starts; field capped at 75 and standard Backyard Ultra rules apply.

Multi-hour trail event at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA featuring a 3.1 mile loop with about 150 ft gain per lap. Options include 10 hour, 5 hour, 2 hour and a one-lap 5k, with a rucking option and on-course aid station.

A looped trail event at Rocky Hill Ranch in July 2026 offering distances from 10K to 200K plus 100M and 100K relays for five person teams. The shaded 10K loop includes full aid, a cupless policy, and a cap of 500 runners.

A trail running event at Devil's Lake near Baraboo, WI on July 11, 2026, offering distances from 10K to 50 miles, marked courses with aid, post-race food and a finisher medal.

Hades Climb in Ozark is a timed stair loop event on July 11, 2026 offering 1 hour, 2 hour and 4 hour options, with stamped loops for a medal, spark and fire effects, a lap bell, music, and a finish line Certificate of Death.

A mountain running event in Medicine Bow National Forest offering 24-hour, 12-hour, and single-summit formats; laps are about 9 miles with nearly 3,000 feet of vertical gain and a single basecamp aid station.

Experience the scenic trails of Oak Ridge at the Haw Ridge Trail Race. Balance a significant early ridge climb with several miles of smooth running along the lake in this 8 mile or kids 1 mile event.

A family-friendly 5K mud run at Golden Spike Event Center in Salt Lake City on July 11, 2026, featuring obstacles, mud pits, a pre-party and an after-party. Registration offers value and VIP packages and a Buy One Give One donation program.

Trail runs of 5 km and 15 km at Muscatatuck County Park on July 11, 2026, with camping, GPX course files, evening kayak shuttle trips, and weekend mountain bike events; age group and overall medals are awarded.

Trail running event in Naples, NY on July 11, 2026 offering a half marathon loop and a marathon by doing two loops. The route runs from Naples Community Park through downtown and the High Tor Wildlife Management Area with aid stations.

A 50K trail ultramarathon made of five 10K singletrack loops through the Spaulding Academy grounds in Northfield NH, with on course aid, drop bags, and a strict eight hour cutoff for the final lap.

A trail event in Akron on July 11, 2026 with marathon, half marathon and 10K options along the Towpath and Summit Metro Parks. The full marathon features over 2,000 feet of elevation gain and medals for all finishers.

A 5k uphill race on the slopes of Mt. Baldy Resort that climbs about 1,500 feet to the Top of the Notch, with a finish area featuring a BBQ, bar, and live music and lift access back down for bib holders.

The 8 Hour Dream Endurance Race in Indianapolis on July 11 2026 combines a fixed-duration eight hour ultra with a marathon, relay teams and a Cat Nap 5K, with course maps awards records and archived results available.

An old school 12K trail run at Blue Hills Reservation with about 2,300 feet of climbing over rocky, steep terrain and staircase sections. Minimal aid and a 150 participant limit mean participants are expected to carry hydration.

A timed loop trail race at Putnam Memorial State Park on July 11, 2026. Runners repeat a 1.776 mile loop on carriage roads and short singletrack in 12, 6, or 3 hour formats.

A night trail race at Twin Mountain Offroad Park near Quinton, Oklahoma, using a repeating 5K loop on mixed jeep roads and technical trails. Family-friendly atmosphere, free race photography, and a ruck division with a 10 lb minimum.

The Chernisky Classic in Ebensburg on July 11, 2026 features 5K and 10K out and back races on the Ghost Town Trail, a free Firecracker Race for kids, and proceeds that benefit the Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association.

Trail running event in Evanston WY on July 11, 2026, with 10K, half marathon and 17 mile routes along the Bear River greenway and state park. Aid stations are provided, all finishers receive a T-shirt and award, and walkers are welcome.