Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A trail race day at Tryon International Equestrian Center offering marathon, half and 10K distances on a 6.5-mile loop through packed paths, single-track and meadows, with one cup-less aid station and on-site camping.

Experience a high altitude trail run through the Rocky Mountains on 100 percent unpaved roads and trails. This dog friendly event in Fraser supports children facing cancer through the Shining Stars Foundation.

A first annual cross country meet at Muskegon Catholic Central with high school races and an open alumni and community 5K; proceeds benefit MCC cross country and track and field programs.

A trail race at Staunton State Park offering 26.3 mile and 13.1 mile courses over mostly singletrack with significant elevation gain, well marked trails, capped fields, and fully stocked aid stations.

Multiple trail distances in downtown Ruidoso, NM on August 22, 2026. The event includes race shirts, commemorative finisher medals, professional photos, awards by category, and a Trail Running Film Fest at Downshift Brewing.

Habanero Hundred is an August looped trail event at 7IL Ranch near Cat Spring, Texas, offering distances from 10K to 135 miles and relay options. The course uses a 10 km loop with aid stations, pacing for 100M and 100K, and finisher awards.

Multi-hour looped trail challenges at Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, WI, with individual and team relay options, plus a 1.7 mile fun run that highlights the course features and terrain.

A repeating 4.167 mile loop in Winona State Forest near Mannsville NY where runners must finish each loop within one hour. The event continues hour by hour until one runner remains the last runner standing.

A looped trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with long, steep climbs, mandatory water carry and aid stations at miles 4.83 and 7.84; options include a 10.76 mile lap or a two-lap 21.12 mile course.

A 4.2 mile loop ultra at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont, MA. Runners may complete as many 4.2 mile laps as they wish within a six hour limit; partial laps do not count and a 0.75 mile mini loop is available in the final hour.

A technical mountain race above Telluride, Colorado, with five route options across mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra. Courses climb to elevations above 13,000 ft and focus on the high-elevation trail experience.

Complete ten 5k runs every two and a half hours in this 24 hour challenge in Brandon. Enjoy hot meals and community activities between laps while striving to earn a custom finisher coffin.

A 5k (3.1 miles) mud run in Oak Harbor with 20+ obstacles offering "challenge" and "Xtreme" lines, participant medals and T-shirts, and a 10% proceeds donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Run the Rails in Elburn, IL features a 1-mile fun run plus 4- and 7-mile races at Prairie Park, crossing the Union Pacific West rail line, with proceeds supporting the Elburn Parks Commission.

A mountain trail race on August 22, 2026 in Los Alamos, NM listed as a 10K but slightly short. The route climbs to the Pajarito summit above 10,200 feet with about 1,350 feet of ascent and marked singletrack descents.

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

A trail event at Briar Patch Hunting property featuring a 20K made from repeated 5K loops, relay and individual divisions, and Beer Mile races. Beer or chocolate milk is offered before laps and beer is available to those 21 and older.

A trail event in Boise on August 22, 2026 offering 5K and 12K courses that can be run or hiked, with proceeds supporting the Bogus Basin Nordic Team and cash prizes in the 12K divisions.

Powder Keg at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Ohio on August 22, 2026 features a roughly 3.5 mile trail loop along the Little Miami River with an old road, an old dam, and a stair climb. Online registration only, fee $23.50.

Trail races at Morgan Hill State Forest use a roughly 3.3 mile loop with 607 feet of climb; choose a timed 3-hour event or the $1,000 Challenge requiring seven laps with gender equivalent targets. Aid, limited parking, and race day bib pick..