Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A family friendly event at Liberty-Benton Track featuring a timed 5K trail run and a 1 mile kids fun run, with age group awards, kids medals, pet friendly trails, and early registration t shirt options.

TrailX in Benton, LA combines trail running and functional fitness across obstacle-course divisions of about 4, 7.5 and 11 miles plus a kids 1-1.5 mile FIT Challenge. Obstacles include carries, low crawls and a tire rubber minefield.

Explore the open pine forests of the Teanaway Valley with 2, 4, or 8 hour navigation challenges. Use detailed orienteering maps to find checkpoints in a beautiful landscape featuring wildflowers and rugged terrain.

Trail event in Westmore, Vermont offering a half marathon, 10 miler and two 5k options on dirt roads and private trails, with significant climbs, onsite camping and a post-race meal and barn dance.

A trail event near Klamath Falls offering 50K, 30K, 1/2 Marathon and 5 Miler courses with mostly single track. Aid stations line each course and race day registration is available.

Experience a 5K cross country run or walk through the mowed trails of Peach Hill Park. Reach the highest point in Poughkeepsie for panoramic views and enjoy post race snacks and awards.

Test your physical and mental limits at Balloon Fiesta Park by completing ten 5k runs every 2.5 hours. This 24 hour endurance challenge features a paved course with on site camping and provided meals for all participants.

A timed 5K trail race at Coogan Farm in Mystic, running through meadows, woods, and fields, with limited entry, tiered fees, an awards ceremony, and opportunities to meet Nature Center animal ambassadors.

A trail race day at Green River Lake State Park on May 30, 2026 featuring a kids 0.8 mile run, a 5K, a more technical 10K, and a new half marathon; bib pickup is Friday in downtown Campbellsville and race morning at the venue.

A road race in Katy, Texas offering 5K, 10K and 13.1M on looped out and back courses with a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. Packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the race and registration is via RunSignup only.

Compete in the State Games of West Virginia at Heritage Farm with 11K and 5K trail races. This official qualifier offers runners the chance to earn a spot at the State Games of America while enjoying Appalachian scenery.

A community 5K trail run at Sandy Run Farms on May 30, 2026 benefiting DREAM of Hattiesburg, with registration open Feb 27 to Apr 17 and a $30 entry fee; race day registration and packet pick-up are available.

Experience a four race trail series across the scenic and technical paths of Tallahassee. This limited entry competition features varied terrain including single track trails and rolling hills for 150 participants.

Test your endurance at the Ascutney Mountain Run in Vermont. This 3.7 mile uphill race climbs 2,300 vertical feet along a paved auto road to a scenic mountain summit finish.

A two day family obstacle event at Obstacle Wonderland in Wallkill featuring adult sprint and multi lap endurance formats, plus kids 50 m and 1 km courses, finisher medals, podium awards, and a charity presence.

A 10 miles out and back trail race on the VA Creeper rail to trail in Abingdon, VA, mostly dirt and gravel with two road crossings. Registration has a $20 fee and awards are given by overall place and multiple age groups.

A 5k and 1 mile trail event at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Mt. Airy, MD on May 30, 2026. The route crosses a 340 acre farm with draft horses nearby and features food trucks and mounted archery demonstrations.

A loop based backyard ultra at Trenton Fish and Game Club where runners repeat a 3 1/3 mile trail lap each hour until one runner remains or the 30 hour limit is reached, with milestone patches and a $120 entry fee.

A community fun run and walk at Port of Skagit Nature Trails on May 30, 2026 supporting Skagit County K9 units, with 2.1 mile, 5K and 10K options, staggered group starts, picnic and raffle, and dogs welcome on leash.

A community trail run on Mount Dean Stone paired with hands on bumble bee field training for the Montana Bumble Bee Atlas. Equipment is provided and youth must attend with an accompanying adult.