Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A low-key Wednesday evening trail race series in Forest Park, Portland, with three seasonal five-race Series and hilly courses of about 4–7 miles. The Series supports the Forest Park Conservancy and includes standings and a post-series gath..

Trail races at Snowbird feature two mountain-course distances, single-track sections, a construction reroute, cupless racing with water only at start and finish, and live music by Blue Grass Thunder.

Ionia Free Fair 5k in Ionia, Michigan on July 16, 2026 offers 5 km and 1 mile distances on a course that connects two trail systems and runs through the Free Fair. Prizes include top five overall and age category medals.

A weekend of mountain trail races at Crystal Mountain near Mount Rainier with a half marathon, downhill 10K, and uphill 5K. Registration includes an all day gondola pass and on site expo, camping, and sustainability policies.

A 100 mile endurance race through Washingtons Cascade Mountains centered in Easton, with forested and rugged trails and a long-standing volunteer and radio operator community. Finishers under 32 hours may qualify for a Western States lotter..

A 100-mile trail race in Ouray, Colorado, with about 41,862 feet of elevation gain across fourteen climbs and a 52-hour cutoff. Runners must complete eight hours of volunteer service or pay a $100 opt-out fee; winners face drug testing and..

A team-focused 5K cross country race behind the Carterville Community Center on July 17, 2026, with grass, gravel, and paved sections. Teams compete by standard XC scoring and medals and team awards are presented.

An endurance event at Lowell Park's Pinetum on a roughly 0.411 mile paved loop. Self supported 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options with solo and three person relay entries and on site water and volunteer support.

CMAR Trail Races at Camp Wokanda near Chillicothe, Illinois offers multiple looped and out and back trail distances on wooded singletrack with substantial elevation, staffed aid stations, and time cutoffs for each distance.

Experience a high altitude mountain race through the Sawatch range of the Colorado Rockies. This 101 mile loop features historical ghost towns and alpine passes with over 23000 feet of elevation gain.

A July endurance event in Vermont offering a 100 mile and a 100 kilometer race with 17,000 feet of climbing, a concurrent horse endurance ride, and fundraising that benefits Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sport.

A two day festival in Centennial Park, Cañon City on July 17–18, 2026 featuring whitewater competitions and land based events. The program includes running and mountain bike races, raft rodeo, SUP activities, cardboard boat races and a ween..

A three day, ten person relay across Michigan that supports the Michigan Special Olympics and local organizations. The 2026 race runs July 17 to 19 and will include returning winners in the Mixed and Open divisions.

A weekend of obstacle-course racing at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Grand Rapids, featuring a 5 km Sprint, 10 km Super, and a 1–3 km kids race across trails, climbs, water crossings, and built obstacles.

Experience trail running through an active working farm in Winona Minnesota. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to 43k with no cutoffs for the longest event.

A backyard ultra in Holly, Michigan where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. The course mixes technical single track, park road night loops, camping, and on-site parking.

An endurance elimination race on July 18, 2026 at McCoy Flats Trail Head, Vernal, Utah. Competitors run repeated 4.1 mile laps each hour, must finish each lap within the hour, and the last runner earns cash per lap.

A multi-distance trail endurance event on the Tahoe Rim Trail held July 18-19, 2026, offering 23K, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options. The races are ITRA qualifiers with published time cutoffs and support local trail and community programs.

A backcountry footrace of about 23 miles from above Girdwood to the Eagle River Nature Center on July 18, 2026. The unmarked, technical route includes snowfields, a cold river crossing, and possible wildlife encounters.

The Cherokee in Tellico Plains TN on July 18, 2026 offers 130K, 70K and a new 24-mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge across trails and historic routes. The event features on-course aid stations, YouTube live coverage, and required safety gear.