Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4083 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!

Timed trail ultra in Winona Forest, Mannsville NY with 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus a 3 person 24 hour team on a smooth 2.6 mile loop. Aid station support, camping near the course, and a 100 runner cap.

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.

A gravel ride and run at Vermejo Park Ranch on May 16, 2026, with supported routes from 13.1 to 99 miles on private gravel and ranch roads. Aid stations and course support are provided, and 41 mile eBike entries are allowed but not podium e..

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 featuring timed ultramarathon formats and fixed distance races. Participation is limited to 250 runners and the event includes aid stations, food trucks, camping, and awar..

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 community trail event in Petoskey offering a professionally timed 5K, a one mile trail run, a short family fun run for young children, and a virtual 5K with event swag and awards.

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 in Delafield, WI that highlights Lapham Peak State Park and raises funds for Tall Pines Conservancy. Races range from a Half Marathon to a free kids 1K.

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.

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