Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail Night NJ is a Wednesday evening 5K on the trails at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ. The event also includes a short kids race and a central start and finish area with a DJ, vendors, food trucks, and a participant tee.

A 314 mile unsupported footrace from a Mississippi River ferry crossing to the Rock on Sand Mountain in Northeast Georgia. Runners follow roads and backroads, must self-support, and check in by phone twice daily.

Experience high altitude trail running through historic Colorado ghost towns and mines at over 10000 feet. Choose from distances ranging from 10 miles to 100 miles in the scenic South Park Valley.

The Hardrock 100 is a 100 mile loop trail run around Silverton, Colorado, covering 66,394 feet of elevation change with an average elevation above 11,000 feet. The route uses 4WD roads, dirt trails and cross country sections in the San Juan..

A three day trail festival at Mt. Ashland on July 10 to 12, 2026 featuring distances from a 100 mile town to summit race to an 8K and a kids race, plus aid stations, live music, food trucks and post race refreshments for runners.

Notchview Ultra in Windsor, MA runs July 10-13, 2026 on a 1.9 mile loop with multiple time and distance options, an aid station, campsite planning, event SWAG, and proceeds benefiting local organizations.

Merrill's Mile is a timed loop event at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA offering 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour races on a USATF certified one-mile paved loop with a staffed aid station and on-site camping.

Timed night and day trail races on a 3-mile loop at Henry Horton State Park, offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats, on-course aid, finisher medals, event prizes, and nonprofit proceeds for local school children.

A multi day team relay at Ascutney Outdoor Center in Vermont featuring 118 miles of trail, single track and switchbacks, camping at Ragnar Village, and team options from two to eight runners with on site amenities and community activities.

Experience flowing singletrack and deep ravines at Black Partridge Park in Metamora. This five mile trail race features creek crossings and steep climbs through mature Illinois forests.

A point to point 5K in East Hampton beginning at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue with shuttle transport from Center School. Bib pick-up is at Center School gym and awards are presented by age group after the race.

The Diamond City Mountain Relay will take place in Townsend from Friday 10 July 2026 to Sunday 12 July 2026. You can run 215 miles.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Blue Mountain in Palmerton, PA featuring a 5 km Sprint, 10 km Super, kids races and an obstacle workshop, set on forested, hilly terrain with chair lift spectator access and summit views.

A mountain obstacle race weekend at Snowbasin Ski Resort with Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races across technical alpine terrain, a 3,000-foot climb, a gondola ride, and on-site dining.

A 5K trail race in Pleasant Grove UT supporting the Follow the Flag Foundation, with a flat opening mile, a middle uphill mile, and a downhill finish along Grove Creek beneath a large American flag.

A backyard ultra on Portlands Back Cove Trail where runners complete about 4.17 mile loops each hour until one runner remains. The mostly flat gravel course runs along a tidal estuary and includes staffed and unstaffed aid stations.

Experience a unique four mile trail race through the historic Forest Park in Queens. Run along naturally carved glacial terrain and pine groves with your dog to support a local animal rescue organization.

A trail half marathon along Deer Creek Reservoir starting and finishing at Deer Creek Dam Trailhead, featuring a well marked course, aid stations, locally made medals, free race photos, and a post-race breakfast.

Trail races at Mission Ridge with 100 Miler, 50 Miler, half marathon and a kids race across ridgelines, gulches and Ponderosa forests, with significant elevation gain and single track terrain.

A summer Pacific Northwest trail event offering 50 mile, 50K and 25K courses around Mt Hood and Timothy Lake, with significant Pacific Crest Trail sections, volunteer support, nearby camping and post-race refreshments.