Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 3980 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!

Fixed-time ultras of six and twelve hours take place on a 500 meter flat gravel loop at historic Nardini Manor in Buckeye, Arizona. The event features an on-course aid station, cupless refills, crew zones, and onsite parking.

A trail half marathon in Hood River, OR on Aug 22, 2026, featuring about 2,300 ft of elevation gain, two aid stations, a cup-less policy, and finisher prize bags plus bonus prizes.

A multi-distance trail event in Falmouth, Maine featuring technical single-track loops through Lowell Preserve and North Falmouth Community Forest. Entry requires a recent nonprofit donation in addition to registration fees.

A point to point trail ultra in Naples, NY covering about 100K along the historic Bristol Hills Branch trail in the Finger Lakes. The route is mostly singletrack with a 20 hour cutoff, 11 aid stations, shuttle options and free camping.

A 14-mile trail race at Hyner Run State Park with a 7K option. The single-track course in Sproul State Forest is open to runners and speed-hikers, requires a qualifying time and enforces a 4.5 hour cutoff.

A two-day gravel run weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska offering 50k, half, 10k and 5k races on mostly gravel roads with hilly terrain. The event is self-supported with aid stations, marked courses and enforced time limits.

A 100 mile out and back ultramarathon in the Colorado Rockies on August 22, 2026, featuring roughly 15,492 feet of elevation gain and a peak near 12,500 feet at Hope Pass. The route has 11 aid stations, designated crew access points, and be..

A trail race day at Tryon International Equestrian Center offering marathon, half and 10K distances on a 6.5-mile loop through packed paths, single-track and meadows, with one cup-less aid station and on-site camping.

Experience a high altitude trail run through the Rocky Mountains on 100 percent unpaved roads and trails. This dog friendly event in Fraser supports children facing cancer through the Shining Stars Foundation.

A first annual cross country meet at Muskegon Catholic Central with high school races and an open alumni and community 5K; proceeds benefit MCC cross country and track and field programs.

A trail race at Staunton State Park offering 26.3 mile and 13.1 mile courses over mostly singletrack with significant elevation gain, well marked trails, capped fields, and fully stocked aid stations.

A community trail race in downtown Ruidoso on August 22, 2026 offering 13.8 miles, 8.5 miles, a 4-mile course and a kids dash. Participants receive commemorative medals, event shirts, and professional photos while proceeds support an adapti..

Habanero Hundred is an August looped trail event at 7IL Ranch near Cat Spring, Texas, offering distances from 10K to 135 miles and relay options. The course uses a 10 km loop with aid stations, pacing for 100M and 100K, and finisher awards.

Multi-hour looped trail challenges at Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, WI, with individual and team relay options, plus a 1.7 mile fun run that highlights the course features and terrain.

A backyard ultra at Winona State Forest with a repeating 4.167 mile loop every hour; runners must finish each loop and be in the corral to continue. Crews are allowed, pacers are not, and a single aid station serves the course.

A looped trail race at Oak Mountain State Park with long, steep climbs, mandatory water carry and aid stations at miles 4.83 and 7.84; options include a 10.76 mile lap or a two-lap 21.12 mile course.

Jug End Loop Ultra on August 22, 2026 at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont, MA features a 4.2 mile loop through woods, fields and an apple orchard. Participants run as many 4.2 mile laps as they choose within six hours and receive award..

A technical mountain race above Telluride, Colorado, with five route options across mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra. Courses climb to elevations above 13,000 ft and focus on the high-elevation trail experience.

Complete ten 5k runs every two and a half hours in this 24 hour challenge in Brandon. Enjoy hot meals and community activities between laps while striving to earn a custom finisher coffin.

A 5k mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio with 20+ obstacles and two difficulty lines on many obstacles. Registration includes a T-shirt, wristband, and medal, and 10% of proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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