Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A cross country 5K and a 0.5 mile kids fun run at South Range High School in Canfield Ohio with finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for top overall and age group finishers.

Timed 6 hour and 12 hour loop races in Chester, Vermont on mixed single and double track trails with basic aid and town park amenities.

Trail runs at Alum Creek State Park offering morning Sun and night Moon events with loop distances from 7K to 26K and chip timing.

Experience a 5k mud run and garden party at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. This annual event combines an adventurous obstacle course with a vibrant flower festival to support local charitable community projects.

Experience hilly trails and scenic park reserves in Annandale, Minnesota. Choose between a supported 50k or half marathon with on site lodging and a finish line right by Lake Sylvia.

The 15th Annual 5k Race to the Ledges in Concord, NH on August 8, 2026 features a short road and trail course and includes post-race brunch boxes to take away. Registration includes an adult 5 km entry and a free kids 5 km for ages 6 and un..

Bear Creek on August 8, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 13.32-mile half marathon in the Briones Regional Park area, with a virtual Remote Runner option. Entry windows and fees are listed for each race.

A community road and trail event on August 8, 2026 at the Ghost Town Trail access in Dilltown, Pennsylvania. It features a timed 7K with chip timing and a timed 2 mile fun run with gift card drawings, benefiting local parks and trails.

Scenic trail 5K at White Oak Savanna in Dodgeville WI with on course music, official timing, post run breakfast and a discounted festival ticket option for runners.

A 12 hour endurance run on a tree lined, unpaved 1.5 mile loop at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake VA, limited to 60 runners with one aid station.

A low key roughly 6.2 mile trail loop on Moscow Mountain with over 800 feet of climbing, starting and finishing at the Warnick Road parking area.

A timed annual 5K cross-country race on the Pike XC Course behind Eastbrook Elementary in Indianapolis, organized for alumni and family with official results and no registration fee.

A 2.5 mile trail run and walk at Wildwood State Park on August 8, 2026, held rain or shine. Registration fees and a donation option are listed, and personalized bibs are available for those who register three weeks in advance.

The Sweet Pea Run in Bozeman offers 5K, 10K and a 5k handcycle race during Sweet Pea Festival weekend. Sponsors and proceeds support local running programs and youth scholarships, and children 12 and under enter free.

A trail running event on August 8, 2026 in Denali State Park offering a full 31 mile traverse and a 14.2 mile half. Registration is online only, limited to 100 entrants and filled on a first come first served basis.

Trail races at Mt. Van Hoevenberg near Lake Placid on August 8, 2026, using diverse singletrack and forest trails with climbs and descents.

Operation YOSEMITE 2026 is an in-person trail event in Mono County, California on August 8, 2026, offering four distances from 6 to 22 miles with a 20 lb dry load and specified elevation gains.

A paved out and back running event on the Spirit Trail in Knob Noster, Missouri. Distances include 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K, and all finishers receive a medal.

Timed 6 hour and 3 hour runs on a 1.01 Mile loop around the Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville, IL. The event limits entries, requires lights after sunset, and posts live results during the event.

An inaugural off trail adventure race at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area offering three courses from approximately 5 to 20 miles. Courses are sparsely marked and route details are revealed the day before at packet pickup.