Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A mid-August trail running weekend in Grandview, Tennessee with looped races from one hour to 24 hours, free tent camping and a glamping auction; proceeds support Flying Pigs Sanctuary.

Trail races at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offering 50K, 25K and 5K distances on marked laps with on-course aid and handmade pottery finisher medals.

A two day mountain trail running weekend at Mt. Hood Meadows with alpine courses reaching 8,000 feet and distances from a .75 mile kids run to a 50 mile race. The 50K is the 2026 USATF 50K Trail National Championship.

A trail race in the Patapsco Pickall Area near Elkridge, MD offering 25K and 50K courses with single-track, river crossings and 2000+ ft of climbing, staffed aid stations, and a post-race food and beer spread.

A trail running event at Malibu Creek State Park offering a 50k (about 29.4 miles) and a 25k (about 14.8 miles). Fully stocked aid stations, a $3,500 50k prize purse, finishers medals, post race food and a beer garden.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Camp 7, Riverside State Park in Spokane, WA. Runners do repeated hourly loops of 4.1667 miles and ruckers 2.2 miles until only one remains.

A mountain trail race in Alta, Utah covering 7.1 miles and about 2,545 ft of vertical gain, capped at 500 runners. The route climbs to Mt Baldy with aid stations and marked alpine terrain.

Run the scenic Medicine Bow Rail Trail and Lake Owen at high elevation in Wyoming's national forest. This event offers both marathon and half marathon distances, all on a historic pathway. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 15.

A trail and riverfront race in Columbus, GA offering 25K, 50K, and 50 mile options with a 100 runner cap, scenic sections along the Chattahoochee, and aid stations serving regional food.

Bad Dawg Ultra is a multi distance endurance event in Waynesville, Missouri on August 15 to 16, 2026, with a 10 mile out and back Ozark loop. Distances range from 12 miles to 100 miles and entries support the OneSolePurpose shoe project.

A Scottish Highlander themed obstacle race in Pingree Grove, Illinois featuring 3K family, 5K and 15K heats with 20 to 30 obstacles, plus a torch lit night race and a haunted 5K. Spectator fee on-site is $10 and parking is free.

An obstacle and mud focused 5K at Village Creek Motocross Park in Dallas Fort Worth on August 15, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, monkey bars and a finish festival. Value and VIP registration tiers include medals, photos and VIP ext..

Test your endurance at the Tuff Enuff Trail Run in Woodway Activity Park. Part of the Huaco Cuatro Series, this event offers scenic 5K and 10K courses alongside a flexible virtual option for all participants.

A multi-distance trail race festival in the Olympic National Forest near Quilcene, WA offering 100K, 50K, 25K, 10K and ruck divisions with significant elevation, mostly single-track courses, staffed aid stations and on-site camping.

An eight-hour trail event in Tolland, Connecticut where participants run repeated ~5K loops from Crandall's Pavilion. The day includes music, a potluck with pancakes and burgers, and proceeds that support Connecticut trail stewardship.

Trail races in Cloudcroft, New Mexico on August 15, 2026 include a 53K, 9.5 and 4.75 mile out-and-back plus a 1 mile Kid's Dash. Courses follow the Rim Trail through fir and aspen at about 8,600 feet with multiple aid stations.

A 50 Miler loop through Upper Logan Canyon starting and finishing at Beaver Mountain Ski Area on Aug 15, 2026. Mandatory hydration rules apply at specific aid stations and on site camping is available.

A trail event in Midland City Forest featuring a 10K, 5K and 1 mile walk that benefits local animal shelters. Chip timing, leash-required dog participation, a mid-course water station, and post-race refreshments.

Trail runs of 3.5 miles and 7 miles at Seven Lakes State Park with chip timing, shirts, medals and age-group awards; a virtual 5K option includes shipped race items and a finisher medal.

An evening running event at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on a paved loop with varied terrain, aid stations, race-day packet pick-up, and event swag.