Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A festival-style trail event at Hemlock Creek Picnic Area with run, ruck and 1-mile options, a river crossing on the longer route, live German music and a biergarten. A portion of proceeds benefits Bike Cleveland.

Nighttime trail races on Cameron Park single track in Waco offering 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon and a 10K ruck. The event features hilly dirt and rocky terrain, aid stations, race shirts and finisher medals.

A trail race around Boardman Lake in Traverse City offering 4 miles, 8 miles, and a two person relay on mostly paved trails with some boardwalks and bridges. All finishers receive a technical running cap and a bowl from Playa Bowls.

Run through the night on the flat Bonneville Salt Flats in this unique dusk to dawn event. Compete as an individual or in a relay team to cover as many miles as possible under the stars.

Multi-distance ultrarunning festival at Kearin Family Farm in Bonney Lake, WA. Looped 3.1 mile course with one central aid station, free camping, and events from 6-hour competitions up to a 200-mile race.

Opening Night on September 4, 2026 at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA presents late-afternoon cross country races on a spectator-friendly course with music and food, plus team pricing caps for school squads.

A two-day running weekend at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, MI on September 4 and 5, 2026, featuring a Friday night Legacy Art Park 5K and 5K, 10K, and half marathon options. Registration runs June 15 to August 23 with fees by distance.

A two-day trail race weekend at Crystal Mountain with Friday evening Legacy Art Park 5K and Saturday Dogman 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Registration runs June 15 to August 23 with fees listed per distance.

Run through the scenic gravel roads of Jump off Joe Mountain near Kennewick. Choose from marathon, half marathon, or 10k distances and enjoy summit views in this low key community event.

Participate in a meaningful multisport event in Alpena featuring half marathon and 5K runs alongside bike races and untimed tours. Support local healthcare and scholarships while exploring the trails and streets of Northeast Michigan.

A technical trail race at Franklin Creek State Natural Area offering 5K and 10K routes with multiple creek crossings, hill terrain, and water stations. Proceeds support the Franklin Creek Conservation Association and custom awards are prese..

A trail event at the private Six-O Ranch in Cleburne, Texas, with routes from 6 miles to a 50K, varied single track and ranch roads, notable elevation, cupless aid stations, and on-site camping and parking fees.

A 40-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen across the Elk Mountains with over 6,000 feet of climbing, five aid stations, mandatory backcountry gear and mandatory tracking; proceeds support Crested Butte Nordic.

The Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin on Sept 5, 2026 is a 9.4 miles mountain trail race with 2,211 ft of ascent on approved White River National Forest trails. The field is capped at 600 runners and includes a branded hat, bib and medal.

Test your endurance at Pineland Farms in Maine with this backyard ultra trail race. Run a 4.2 mile loop through pristine wooded trails and see how many laps you can complete in this last person standing format.

High-country trail races in Taos Ski Valley offering a full marathon, two half marathons and a new 10K with climbs to Kachina Peak and Fraser Peak and extensive single-track alpine scenery.

Experience a scenic 3.3 mile trail run or hike through the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. Support local land conservation while enjoying a timed course around Clark Pond followed by an awards ceremony with refreshments.

Trail runs and a ruck event at Queeny Park on September 5, 2026. Events include chip timing, lap aid stations, finisher medals, age group awards, event shirts and backpacks.

Trail Animals Running Club hosts a multi distance trail event at Great Brook Farm State Park on September 5, 2026. Looped 10K and 10 mile courses cover distances from 10K to 50 miles, plus a youth fun run and a Yeti Mischief Mile.

The The Sneffels Round will take place in Ouray on Saturday 5 September 2026.