Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A free, social, non-competitive trail run at El Moro and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Newport Beach on April 4, 2026. The route is about 5 miles with roughly 500 feet of climbing and includes post-run snacks and a raffle.

Trail running at L.L. Stewart State Park near Buxton, OR on a 6.5 mile loop with lap based Quarter, Half, Three Quarter and Full Marathon options and Golden Trucker awards for top men and women.

Experience an authentic off road adventure in Guilford with a 10k trail loop featuring technical single track paths and rock scrambles through Westwoods to support local land conservation.

A fun, donut-themed race day at Toledo's Glass City Metropark. Choose from a Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, or a family-friendly 1 Mile and Kid's Dash. All finishers get a shirt, medal, and a donut at the finish line.

This unique event challenges runners with successive one-mile loops at the Statesville Soccer Complex. Each round, the required finishing time gets shorter. It's part of a larger championship series where runners can earn points and compete..

A weekly Northampton cross country series held April through August on an accurately measured 5 km course through fields and woods. Day of registration is required, with modest fees and a season pass option.

An evening trail race series in Forest Park, Portland held in spring, summer and fall. Each five-race Series features marked hilly courses of about 4 to 7 miles, Series standings for regular participants, and a post-series awards party.

A multi day trail running festival in Fruita, Colorado featuring four distances, desert singletrack and vistas of the Colorado River. The 100 KM offers a Western States qualifier and several races award UTMB Index running stones.

Potawatomi Trail Runs in Pekin, Illinois offers looped trail races from 10 to 200 miles across April 9 to 12, 2026, with single track, creek crossings and rolling hills. Aid stations are placed every 5 miles and primitive camping is availab..

A weekend trail event at Broxton Bridge Plantation with a 3.3 mile loop format offering 34 hour, Last Man Standing, ruck and youth options, primitive camping, a stocked aid station, and awards including medals and a 100 mile buckle.

A multi-distance trail event in Wildwood, Missouri, offering ultra, marathon, 25K, ruck, a night 50K, and a free kids mile across April 10–12, 2026, with sustainability measures and a partnership with the Trail Mix Fund.

Experience an exclusive trail race at the private Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland. Choose from 5K and 10K Friday evening runs or endurance challenges ranging from 4 to 12 hours on Saturday.

Experience the Zumbro Endurance Run through the hardwood forests and limestone bluffs of Minnesota. Choose from distances ranging from 17 to 100 miles on a varied course featuring sand coulees and rugged trails.

A three day trail running event in the Columbia River Gorge featuring 100K, 50K and 30K distances, chip timing, stocked aid stations and a $75,000 prize purse. The event is staged at Marine Park in Cascade Locks with Thunder Island camping..

This is a 120-mile team trail relay in the Ozark Mountains near Eureka Springs. Each runner completes three segments for a total of 15 miles. Teams of 4 to 8 can register.

The Sludge Trudge 5K is a paved run/walk at North Natomas Regional Park. It's a sanctioned event with professional timing and awards for top finishers. The event is hosted for a specific community group and their guests.

Experience a seven month trail adventure through the scenic parks of Waukesha County. Choose from running, walking, or rucking across distances ranging from 5K to a Half Marathon.

Experience the scenic beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains at the 41st annual Great Race. Choose from multiple distances including a panoramic half marathon, 10K, and 5K, followed by a large post-race celebration in Chumash Park.

Chief Ladiga 100 in Jacksonville, AL on April 11, 2026 offers races on the country’s longest paved trail, from a 100 mile out and back to shorter distance point to point events, with regular aid stations and finish amenities.

A flat, 100% dirt trail event along the New River and Chestnut Creek offering 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k and a free untimed 5k. Staffed aid stations, cupless rules, drop bag options for longer distances, and awards by overall and age group.