Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 10 mile trail race in Oakland that starts at Chabot Space and Sciences Center, featuring hilly single track and the Woodmonster climb. The event uses reverse handicap starts by age, includes a team competition, and a hill climb prize.

A professional pack burro race in Cripple Creek during Donkey Derby Days, featuring a 6 mile urban course, chip timing, checkpoint support, animal welfare rules, on-site activities and monetary awards.

A 5K gravel race on June 28 at Klondike Park in the St. Louis area, the event features trails with bluffs, a lake and views toward the Missouri River. Registration includes a custom singlet, post race breakfast and awards for overall and ag..

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

A weekly trail running event in Williston, VT offering 5 km and 2.5 km options with adult and youth categories and modest entry fees. Races run rain or shine with a clear thunder and cancellation policy and weekly bib distribution.

Multi-day trail runs in Yosemite high country offering summit routes (El Capitan, North Dome, Cloud's Rest), point-to-point mileage across 40-98 miles, glamp-style basecamp at Tioga Pass, guided shuttles, meals, and permit logistics include..

Join this free no-frills 5K race through the scenic Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. Experience a community event along the Little Lehigh Creek featuring a casual post-race atmosphere with snacks provided by the organizers.

A low-key Wednesday evening trail race series in Forest Park, Portland, with three seasonal five-race Series and hilly courses of about 4–7 miles. The Series supports the Forest Park Conservancy and includes standings and a post-series gath..

Five Thursday nights in July at Maxwell Park in Normal, IL featuring 800 meter, 2 mile and 3 mile cross country races. Weekly entry is $5 or $20 for all five nights; awards night with age-group prizes is on 7/30.

A trail event in Burney, CA offering 5K, 10K and a burro race along part of the Great Shasta Rail Trail. The burro race requires participants to provide their own donkey and follow specific gear and welfare rules.

Trail out and back on the Sammamish River Trail from Bothell Landing offering a half marathon, a full marathon and a 50K. Water and snacks are available and finishers receive a wooden medal.

A two mile timed dune run and a one mile Color Fun Run take place at Jockey's Ridge State Park on July 3, 2026. Proceeds support Friends of Jockey's Ridge and the event includes awards and a post race gathering.

Experience the diverse terrain of Wrangell Island in this grassroots Alaskan ultra marathon. Run 40 miles of boardwalks and forest trails as a solo participant or part of a relay team.

A community Independence Day event at Sycamore Grove Park featuring a flat 5K on mixed paved and dirt trails and a 400 meter kids run for ages 10 and under. T shirts are included with race fees.

Mountain running at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort on July 4, 2026. Options include a single loop Mountain Race (~10 km, ~3,900 ft), a two loop SkyRace (~20 km, ~7,800 ft), a Vertical K and a kids climb, finishing at the summit.

Trail races in Finger Lakes National Forest on July 4, 2026 offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options on a 16.5 mile loop with camping, four aid stations, awards and a finish BBQ.

Two trail races at Afton State Park on July 4, 2026: 25 km and 50 km along the St. Croix River. Organized by ultrarunners, the event provides course maps, aid station support, volunteer coordination and published results.

A multi-distance July 4 event in Newport, Vermont offering Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K and a 2 Mile trail. Courses run along the waterfront, on the Beebe Spur Bike Path and on Memphremagog Trails with wooded sections.

A Fourth of July tradition at Oak Mountain State Park, the 45th Peavine Falls Run features a chip-timed 8.2 mile race and race shirts, with registration details and a listed fee.

Two days of trail races at Grand Targhee on July 4 and 5, 2026 offering 50K, 22K, 10K and a 1K kids race. Each race is capped at 200 entries, features aid stations and podium awards, and is a cupless event.