Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run or walk the 10th annual Homeless for the Holidays at Griffith Park on a scenic flat 5K or 2.5K, with chip timed and self paced options. Proceeds support Pennies From Kevan and local programs serving those facing homelessness.

Join the Trio Trail Run at Frontier Park on December 14 for a relaxed community trail outing with 2.5K and 5K two loop options. Laid back vibe, youth discount for pre registration, and day of registration is available.

Run the Home Alone 5K in Pharr on Dec 19, 2025 and help collect new unwrapped toys for Rio Grande Valley families. Choose a chip timed 5K or a fun 1 mile with medal and enjoy a festive trail route.

Run through sunset to sunrise at Lakewood Nature Preserve on a looped course with options from 10K to 50 miles. Proceeds benefit the Upstate Running Club youth team and the barn hub keeps runners comfy for the overnight experience.

Cancelled: Peace River 100 Miler in Bartow, Florida was a looped ultra on rolling grass and sandy trails with 10 mile loops and a 100 mile option. It featured plentiful aid, a hearty post race feast and strong community support.

The Frozen Yeti kicks off the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville with scenic 5 and 10 mile courses featuring bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. The field is capped at 400 and all finishers rec..

Run scenic single track trails on Lookout Mountain, Georgia, with tough climbs, runnable sections and sweeping bluff views that can reach five states on a clear day. Choose a 50 mile, 18 mile or 10K through creek crossings, Lula Falls and c..

Celebrate the season with Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run on the scenic El Dorado Trail, offering distances from a kids run to a half marathon. Enjoy oak lined views, festive fun, aid stations and a commemorative medal at the fini..

Take on dirt trails at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills with distances from 10K to 50K for every trail runner. Enjoy scenic post fire recovery vistas and a supportive trail community on challenging winding terrain.

The GBP Winter Trail Series will take place in Lamy from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Tuesday 17 February 2026. You can run between 3 and 13 miles.

Run among redwoods at the Woodside Ramble in Huddart and Wunderlich parks. Multiple trail distances, small field atmosphere and cupless eco focus so bring your own bottle for a scenic, rugged trail day.

Climb to the summit at Pilot Mountain State Park with the Pilot Mountain Goat, a small trail race offering 3 and 7 mile courses on scenic trails. Limited to 150 runners, finishers receive an embroidered beanie and a post race breakfast.

Run Otter Creek singletrack in Brandenburg, KY on Dec 20 with marathon, 16 and 8 mile trail runs along a creek with rolling hills and pine needles underfoot. Expect carved wooden medals, a chili cook off and a team marathon.

Take on scenic, hilly Johnson Branch trails at Ray Roberts Lake with distances from 5K to 100K on a 25K loop. Trails are rugged and rooty, headlamps are required, and every finisher earns a special award.

Celebrate the solstice on a scenic loop through Seattle's Seward Park, choose a 4.2 mile or 10k and enjoy forest trails and playful terrain. Dress up for Glitter Glamour and the Galaxy costume prizes and score limited edition series socks.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course in Brazos River Park, Sugar Land on December 20 with fun options for every runner from kids to virtual participants. Enjoy festive shirts and medals, chip timing, finish treats and a Toys for To..

Get into the holiday spirit at Run for a Claus in Irvine on Dec 20, 2025, with 1 mile and 5K options plus virtual entries. Enjoy festive music, cookies, a Santa hat, finisher medal and support local charities and kids.

Run along the scenic Pinellas Trail from HOB Brewing in Dunedin with options of 5K, 10K or 15K while supporting a local toy drive. Finishers receive a medal, RUN FLORIDA shirt and a free draft for participants 21 and over.

Estrella Mountain Trail Fest in Goodyear, AZ on December 20, 2025 features scenic trail Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a 10K/5K Challenge. Enjoy finisher shirts and medals, hydration stations, gear perks for select races and a festive finish wi..

Get into the holiday spirit at the Candy Cane Course in Lee's Summit with a family friendly Kids Dash, 1 mile, chip timed 5K and 12K or a virtual option. Enjoy shirts, medals, live results and support Toys for Tots.