Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a technical trail race at Chimney Rock Park featuring rocks, roots, and stream crossings. This established five mile event concludes with a community pizza party and awards for various age categories.

Experience the rugged Big Cedar Wilderness Trails in Dallas with 11.2, 22, and 33 mile options. Run or ruck through hardwood forests and dramatic escarpments to support survivors of domestic violence and PTSD.

Test your endurance in this last person standing event where runners must complete a 5K every hour to stay in the race. This self sufficient challenge continues until only one participant remains on the farm course.

Experience the trails of Blanchard Louisiana at the 1 North Trail Run. Choose between a 3 mile or 5 mile course followed by a post race celebration with burgers and drinks.

Experience a unique multi sport event at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy featuring a scenic 5K trail run and an amphibious race with a kayak segment on Lake Wylie. Children can also join the quarter mile Kids Sprint.

Experience an ultra endurance run through the William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh. This annual event offers 100 mile and 50 mile distances with a 30 hour time limit.

A trail race at Sleeping Giant State Park featuring more than 30 miles of varied terrain from carriage roads to technical rocky singletrack, presented as one of the tougher events in the Northeast and organized by Steep Endurance.

A 5K and 10K trail run at Central Park of Morris County on March 29, 2026. The mixed terrain course includes dirt, grass, gravel and hills, and registration includes a shirt, finisher medal and empanada.

Celebrate spring with a choice of runs at River Bends Park. Choose an 8 km trail race, a 5 km paved run/walk, or tackle both in the Hoot X 2 challenge. The event features team spirit recognition, participant swag, and awards across multiple..

Trailbreaker in Waukesha offers distances from a marathon to a kids 1K and new 2026 ruck events. The event supports the Park Foundation, which has reinvested over $200,000 in local parks and recreation.

The Bluebonnet Trail Run offers a range of distances on scenic trails along Lake Travis during peak wildflower season. Every finisher earns a unique wooden medal. The event supports local youth running programs.

Run along the paved B&A Trail in Maryland at this established event featuring a full and half marathon. Managed by the Annapolis Striders, it offers a well supported experience starting at Severna Park High School.

Saddle up for a festive race through San Antonio featuring a half marathon, 5K, and a unique belt buckle medal for all finishers. Enjoy a cowboy costume contest and a high energy atmosphere at The Rim Shopping Center.

Experience an urban obstacle course featuring stadium stairs and a six story garage run. Finish the three mile route by climbing 220 steps to the top of a ten story tower in downtown Fresno.

Run the flat, fast Boston-qualifier course at the Redmond City Marathon. The out-and-back route starts at Sixty Acres Park and travels along the Sammamish River Trail. Finishers get clam chowder, and there's a pre race pasta dinner included..

Experience a scenic trail run through the historic Silver Springs State Park. Choose between several distances and enjoy the park's famous crystal clear springs and wildlife after the race.

Experience technical trail running at Franklin Mountains State Park featuring steep climbs at high altitudes. Choose between distances of 4.5, 8, or 12 miles and tackle the ascent of Big Bertha Hill.

Mudders and Grunters is a trail race in Yorktown Heights on March 29, 2026, featuring an approximately 5 mile single loop through mud, water crossings and some hills. It is part of the 2026 Trail Mix Series.

A trail event in Van Cortlandt Park on March 29, 2026 featuring a hilly 10K and a 0.5 mile kids run. Partial proceeds support the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and prizes include carrot cake and muffins.

Join the official event of the Daffodil Festival for a flat 8k run starting at Van Lierop Park. This family friendly race is chip timed and offers commemorative medals to the first 100 registrants.