Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park on May 23, 2026 offer 50k, 25k and 10k options. The course centers on a 10 km loop with a 1,200 ft climb at Bible Point and two staffed aid stations.

Trail races at China Camp State Park in San Rafael feature single-track routes with bay and Mount Tam views. Courses include a climb starting around 1.5 miles and distances from 3.1 to 13 miles.

Experience Maine's premier trail running festival featuring races from 5K to 100K. This multi day event includes a 30 hour endurance challenge, dog friendly canicross races, and a sunset run at Pineland Farms.

A mountain trail race in Sierra Madre on May 23, 2026 featuring an 8.6 mile out-and-back course from Kersting Court to Orchard Camp, a Kids Fun Run, and community-led trail repair efforts supported by the Fletcher Trail Maintenance Fund.

A 10K range trail race at Shawnee Mission Park North in Shawnee, KS. Part of a six stage series with a $50 entry where $5 supports Urban Trail Co and a cupless aid policy requiring personal hydration.

Looped 3.1 mile laps at Lake Carl Blackwell let runners choose distances from a single 5K up to a 50K. The trail mixes dirt, grass and packed earth and features a central aid station and marked course.

A loop based 50 mile trail challenge at Lake Carl Blackwell in Stillwater OK, run on 3.1 mile loops with a 12 hour cutoff, chip timing, and permitted pacers during later stages.

A multi-distance ultrarunning event at Lake Youngs Watershed near Renton, WA. The course is a rolling loop with 900 feet of elevation gain per lap and options from 50K up to 200 mile with time limits by distance.

Run to Remember in Cary, NC offers in-person and virtual 2, 4, and 6 mile races on the Northwest Cary YMCA greenway to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Finishers receive a medal and gift and course records may earn a prize.

Experience a technical trail race in eastern Kentucky featuring a 10K or a Half Marathon. Navigate wooded terrain with significant elevation gains and fast descents at the scenic Perry County Park in Hazard.

Furbutt's Backyard uses a 4.167 mile hourly loop with a 24 Hour 100 mile limit and a 12 Hour After Dark option at Mustang Trailhead. A single aid station supplies water, ice, Gatorade and snacks and crews are allowed there.

Páli Peak Trail Run takes place May 23, 2026 in Bakersfield, California and offers in-person and virtual 5K, 10K and 21K options. Race day includes packet pickup, pre-race announcements, awards and closing announcements.

Trail running at Farish Recreation Area on May 23, 2026, with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a free 1 mile kids run. Top three men and women place in each adult race and the first 200 finishers receive a race hat.

Experience the trails of Highland Forest County Park with 10 mile, 20 mile, and 50K distance options. This event features technical terrain and significant elevation gain through forests and logging lanes near Fabius.

An annual obstacle course at Liberty Park in Belton, TX, the Spartacus Dash follows Nolan Creek for about 3 miles with 20 plus obstacles and activities for ages 5 to 105. The event supports the Gary Sinise Foundation and is organized by ASC..

A 12 hour ultramarathon at Spring Meadows Park in Boiling Springs, PA, run on a 1.4192 mile lightly rolling dirt and crushed rock loop. Solo and team entries count toward buckles and hoodies based on cumulative laps.

A USATF-certified 15K along the Arkansas River and through Burns Park in North Little Rock. The chip-timed race is part of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix and the RRCA state championship.

A trail event on the El Dorado Trail in Placerville on May 23, 2026, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon, paved and unpaved sections, aid stations, color-coded course markings, and medals for finishers.

PeaPot Jones 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk on May 23, 2026 in Longs, SC offers in-person and virtual 5K options and a 1 mile route, raising funds and awareness for families of children with disabilities and plans for an accessible campground.

The Mills Miles is a Last Runner Standing event at Powder Mills Park in Pittsford, NY featuring repeated one mile loops with time cutoffs, a final all out lap, post-race BBQ and awards, and fundraising support for TrailsROC.