Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A one day trail running festival in Beecher, IL offering natural-terrain distances from 3 to 31 miles, cupless aid stations, finisher shirts and medals, a ruck category with weight rules, and awards including a DFL prize for the 50K.

Scale 110 flights of stairs in downtown Raleigh to honor the heroes of 9/11. This symbolic climb at the former Wells Fargo Tower welcomes first responders and civilians for a meaningful memorial event.

Trail races on the Touch of Nature trails in Makanda offering 5K and 10K options, age divisions for Male, Female and Non-Binary categories, event maps and medals for all finishers.

A Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.

Apple A Day 5K in Silver Lake, Michigan is a 5K run on a wooded seasonal road near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes on September 12, 2026. The non timed event supports a volleyball team and includes overall awards plus random prize drawings.

Community 5K fundraiser at Woodside High School in Newport News Park on a 5000 meter mixed surface course with chip encoded bibs.

Experience a fun inflatable obstacle course at Butterfield Park. This 1 mile run or walk supports 6th grade students at Fisher Hill School in reaching their educational trip goals through community participation.

A Backyard Ultra on the Rock River Parkway where runners repeat a GPS-verified 4.167-mile loop each hour until one remains. Entry is limited to 150 runners and includes an on-site aid station and crew zone.

Trail race at Pilot Knob State Park in Forest City, IA, offering 5K and 10K distances with overall and age-group awards. Registration takes place at the park Stone Shelter and refreshments follow the race.

Trail races around Bass Lake, California offering 50 mile, 50 km and half marathon routes through the Sierra National Forest with sequoias, granite slabs, river crossings, stocked aid stations and a shuttle to the start.

A community 5K on September 12 in Pequot Lakes that follows wooded dog trails to raise funds for shelter animals; dogs are welcome and registration includes a T-shirt, BBQ and post-run pancake breakfast.

A fall trail run at Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm featuring a 5k one-lap maze option and a 7k two-lap maze option on farm roads and paths.

A community trail 5K at Conewago Day Use Area in Wellsville, PA offering preregistration shirts, finisher medals, refreshments and online results.

Trail race in Hernando, Mississippi offering 25K (two loops) and 51K (four loops) on single-track trails with aid stations and local trail support.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at The Master's Motoplex in Gaston, SC on September 13, 2026. The course features 18+ obstacles and welcomes participants aged 7 and older in a team focused, non competitive format.

An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.

Trail race in Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent CT offering 12K, 25K and 50K loop courses with significant elevation, aid stations, and a cupless policy.

An annual fundraiser at Mendon Ponds Park offering road and trail 5K options, a trail 5K with challenge stations, a virtual 5K in September, and a 10K combo. Proceeds support ROCovery recovery programs and community services.

Chewacla Cha Cha in Auburn, AL on Sep 13, 2026 features 5K and 10K singletrack loops, staggered starts, aid stations, and proceeds to Valley Rescue Mission.

A USATF certified marathon and half marathon in North Bend WA on September 13 2026 featuring a downhill packed gravel course and a run through the Snoqualmie Tunnel.