Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A multi-distance community race by Bigfoot Running Company at The Rim Shopping Center in San Antonio with a costume contest, medals and shirts for all finishers, a live DJ, awards, and volunteer opportunities including a run-then-volunteer..

An evening trail running event in Griffith Park with a 10-mile team relay, a 5K solo race, and a 1K kid run. The course features skyline views, race photos, medals, live music, and team awards.

A trail running event at Calero County Park offering distances from a kids run to a 50K across single-track and dirt roads, with named aid stations, drop bag support, bib color assignments, and time limits for longer races.

Backyard Ultra on the Big Hill trails near Spearfish SD where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops with 375 ft gain until one runner completes one more loop than others.

A trailfest near Watercolor, Florida offering 5K, 10K and 10 Mile options on marked forest trails; proceeds support Operation Outdoor Freedom and all finishers receive shirts and medals.

Trail races at Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, NH include a variable-distance ultramarathon likely 50k to 100k and a half marathon. The course is GPX only with minimal markings and aid stations are cup free.

A trail event in Middleburg, Florida with a 2.75 mile loop offering a 9K option plus 3, 6, and 12 hours formats and ruck categories; cupless policy with aid stations and proceeds supporting local recovery organizations.

TUCARD26 is an unconventional waypoint-based trail race in Orono, Maine with no fixed course between defined start and finish points. Registration supports the Orono Land Trust and is free for Wabanaki Tribal Members.

A community 5K at Cardinal Aggregates Quarry in Perrysburg on September 12, 2026, offering a run, a walk, and a kids run or walk over 3.1 Miles. Registration opens June 1 and includes a race T shirt and post race refreshments.

A USATF sanctioned four person cross country relay at Bear Creek Pioneers Park in Houston. Teams of four run two mile legs for an eight mile total, with multiple age and club divisions, team batons with RFID timing, and awards for finishing..

A dog-friendly 5K at Campground Adventures in Hinsdale NY with scenic trails, local vendors, and 50% of proceeds donated to the Cattaraugus County SPCA.

A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.

A second annual 5K at Cacapon State Park benefiting the Humane Society of Morgan County, offering in-person run and walk options plus a virtual entry. New course, awards ceremony, and a free post race pup swim in the lake.

Low-key trail running event in Loma, Colorado offering Half Marathon, Marathon (26.2 Miles) and 50 Miler with a flat $50 entry fee. Registration runs April 5 to August 1, and participants may change distance on race day.

Wabash Trace Running Festival in Shenandoah, Iowa follows the crushed limestone Wabash Trace Nature Trail and offers marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a free kids mile. Races include well stocked aid stations and community support.

Chip-timed 5k and 10k trail races on a 120-acre Conover farm on September 12, 2026, honoring veterans and supporting the Saddles and Salutes program.

A 10K trail race in Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, KS, featuring hills, rocky sections, sand, and shallow water crossings. One water stop, trailhead restrooms, and awards for overall and age group top finishers.

A group run along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail covering about 56 miles from West Suffield to New Haven. It is a fundraiser for Mental Health Connecticut and requires self support with a 14 hour time limit.

A benefit trail event at Sharon Woods Metro Park on September 12, 2026, raising funds so middle and high school students from Dwell Community Church can attend week long summer camps. Distances include a 5K, a one mile, and a free kids run.

A community running event in Farmville on September 12, 2026 offering in-person and virtual 5K and 10K races plus hand cycle divisions on a flat, crushed gravel out-and-back course along the High Bridge State Park Trail.