Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Mountain bike riders, trail runners and wheelchair athletes compete on the technical dirt trails and park roads of Franke Park in three hour and six hour formats, with food provided and awards for category winners.

A nighttime trail running event at Colorado Bend State Park on July 18, 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k, 60k and a youth run. Aid stations are fully serviced on longer courses and the event operates as a cupless event.

A mud-run 5K at Porter Farms in Charlotte on July 18, 2026 featuring obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party and an after-party with music, food trucks, and beer. Registration includes standard and VIP package options.

Trail event at Casper Mountain offering an 8 mile route and a Backyard Ultra that repeats a 4.17 mile lap until one runner remains. The course runs on forested single-track trails at about 7800 to 8100 feet elevation.

A Backyard Ultra at Quail Ridge Farm in Albion, Illinois on July 18, 2026. Registration includes a t shirt and a ten dollar food truck voucher, with free camping available the night before.

A night 5K at Northwestern High School on July 18 that raises funds for the Northwestern Cross Country Team, featuring glow sticks, Christmas lights, costume encouragement, chip timing, and age group awards.

Trail running event in Mesa, Colorado on July 18, 2026 offering 5 km and 15 km courses. Organized by the Grand Junction Sports Commission; volunteers can register and full refunds or deferrals apply if canceled for severe weather.

A summer trail event on Spring Creek offering a 9.5 mile scenic loop and a 5k out and back. The longer course features steep early climbs, multiple stream crossings, one stocked aid station, and a cupless finish.

Run along the scenic Minnesetah River in Penn Yan featuring historic mills and waterfalls. This trail event offers half marathon and 10K distances with a festive post race party at the local Moose Lodge.

Timed loop running event at Miola Lake in Paola, KS with 10K and 3 hour, 6 hour, 9 hour and 12 hour formats. The crushed limestone course has a stocked primary aid station and a secondary fluid only station.

Experience the scenic beauty of Harris Lake County Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. Run through forested single track and open fields while enjoying expansive lake views in New Hill.

Rogue//13 is a 13 hour endurance challenge in Spokane using repeated 4.5 mile out and back passes on Quartz Mountain Lookout Trail. Aid is provided at Selkirk Lodge and finishers earn a patch or a buckle based on laps completed.

Experience the mountain trails of Aspen Snowmass with three distinct race distances. Runners can choose between a 50K trek across four mountains a 25K trail run or a 10K course starting from the Elk Camp Gondola.

Hot to Trot at Griffith Park on July 18, 2026 offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon distances on a marked out-and-back horse trail with on-course aid and finisher medals.

An obstacle course event at Lacamas Lake Regional Park on 07/18/2026 featuring a 4 mile course with 14+ natural obstacles and a kids loop for ages 4 to 10. Competitive and community waves include cash prizes for top finishers.

A free endurance event in Devils Elbow, Missouri offering 30 minute, 3 hour and 6 hour options on shaded crushed gravel loops along the Big Piney River. Donations support Operation Christmas Child and prizes include best costume and top mil..

Trail races of 10K, half marathon, and 30K run on technical dirt trails at Mt. Tamalpais near Stinson Beach, featuring steep climbs, ocean ridge views, marked aid stations, chip timing, and a cupless event policy.

A midyear charity 5K in San Juan organized by RGV’s Little Elves on July 18, 2026, combining chip timed races with collection of food, clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and toys for children identified by local school districts.

SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run in Buffalo takes place at Liberty Vineyards & Winery on July 18, 2026. The event features a 1K tasting walk and a 5K run or walk with on-course tastings, event shirts, and finish line wine.

The Rise & Run 50k is an out-and-back ultramarathon on the remote West Rim Trail in Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Gorge. The event features a single aid station and includes a pre-race campout. Participants receive a shirt and a unique wooden f..