Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at Sunderbruch Park in Davenport on May 16 2026 feature roughly 5k and 10k single track courses, a cup free policy, a potluck with bacon and beer, online registration with a waitlist, and a one year deferral option.

Vermejo Charcoal Burner on May 16, 2026 offers supported gravel rides of 99, 66 and 41 miles and a 13.1 mile gravel half marathon at Vermejo Park Ranch. Class 1 and 3 eBikes are allowed on the 41 mile ride but are not eligible for podiums.

Trail races at Prescott Park at Roxy Ann Peak in Medford on May 16, 2026. Distances include a 10 Miler with about 1800 ft of elevation and a 5K around the service road. Finisher socks are provided.

A 5k at Hangar 3 in the Hatbox Sports Complex, featuring a start and finish through the hangar doors and timed to align with the Die to Run Ultra. Wooden finisher medals for all and engraved cedar dice for top male and female finishers.

A free multi-distance running event at John Hunt Park in Huntsville on May 16-17, 2026, offering timed options up to 24 hours and a 1.7 mile rubberized loop. Participation is capped at 250 and packet pick-up is held Friday.

Experience the forested trails of Chapel Hill at this annual trail event. Choose from three distances on terrain featuring single track paths and hill climbs followed by post race food and music at Great Meadow Park.

A 14 mile loop around Vallecito Reservoir with paved road, singletrack, dam crossing and about 1000 feet of climbing. The field is capped at 250 runners, the race is professionally timed, runs cupless, and ends with a post race meal and liv..

Mountain trail marathon and half in Orem, UT, starting and finishing at Timpanogos Park. The marathon gains 5,883 feet and runs almost entirely on mountain trails with technical sections and variable conditions.

Pound the Mound on May 16, 2026 at Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, MN features 30 mile, 20 mile and 10 mile courses. The event is co-sponsored by Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota and offers a Stampedeer recognition.

A multi option trail event in Petoskey offering a professionally timed 5K, a 1 mile running clock option, a short family run, and a virtual 5K with event swag, awards, packet pickup, and parking at Petoskey Middle School.

Chasing the Rainbows’ Bursting Bubble 5K in Gilbert on May 16, 2026 combines a community 5K walk and run with a Wall to Remember and virtual options, raising funds for free bereavement and support services for families.

A trail race at Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, IL offering 12.5K, 25K, and 50K on technical bluff and ravine trails. Solo and Buddy divisions are available; registration closes May 15 and refunds are not offered.

A low-impact, no-frills running event on May 16, 2026 in Delafield, Wisconsin offering distances from a 1K kids run to a half marathon, timed by a professional crew with proceeds supporting Tall Pines Conservancy.

A May race day on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail offering a marathon, half, 8K and kids mile, with race shirts, finisher medals, aid stations, and proceeds supporting trail maintenance.

A community 5K in Bethel, ME presented by HealthReach Community Health Centers to support after school programs for K-12 students. The event has an in person race on May 16 and a virtual option May 1 to May 16; under 18 entries are free.

Two days of fundraising hikes in May 2026 offer 5K and 10K canal routes plus 10 and 20 mile Appalachian Trail challenges, with trail support, fundraising matches, and proceeds benefiting Micah’s Backpack and the Refugee Welcome Network.

A two-part fundraising hike in May with Challenge options on the Appalachian Trail and 5K/10K hikes on the C&O Canal, supporting Micah’s Backpack and the Refugee Welcome Network; individual fundraising is matched 2-to-1.

Trail running event in Lebanon, Indiana with **4**, **8**, and **12** mile out-and-back courses on paved rail to trail and wooded sections. Inclusive registration offers Male, Female, and Non-Binary categories plus deferral and bib transfer..

Trail race at Corral Canyon Campground on 05/16/26 offering looped courses from a 5 mile scramble to a 50K across rocky single track, jeeping trails and sandy sections, with aid stations and camp access for drop bags.

Muddy Dash Austin is a 5K mud run at Travis County Fair Grounds on May 16, 2026 featuring obstacles, mud pits, slides, and festival style pre and after parties with music, food, and beer. Registration offers value and VIP packages and a don..