Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A map navigation event in Fillmore and Japantown where solo runners or teams of up to five use a 1:7500 custom map to find checkpoints on 5K or 10K courses, then enjoy snacks and socializing at the finish.

Dog Days ULTRA in Missoula, Montana runs August 22-23, 2026 and features timed solo events plus a 24 hour relay. Registration runs March 9 to July 9, with fees listed per event.

A 4 mile open time trial on the single track trails of Schenectady Central Park with individually timed laps. All proceeds go to Hive of Hope, a community organization supporting recovery through connection and movement.

An annual 13.7 mile out and back on the Dipsea Trail from Stinson Beach to Mill Valley, run as a handicapped race with head starts for most divisions. The 2026 edition is the 56th running.

A 12 hour trail event at Saunder Springs Nature Preserve in Radcliff, Kentucky, offering solo, two person, and four person team options on a loop course that mixes technical and runnable trail with waterfalls and creekside sections.

Experience the beauty of Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area with trail distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra marathon through scenic pine forests and rolling single track.

5 km and 10 km trail runs around Vineyard Hill in South Hamilton MA, routed through Bradley Palmer State Park and the Bay Circuit Trail. One aid station at the start area, timing by Bay State Race Services, and part of the North Shore Trail..

Trail races at Green Lakes State Park offering 100K, 50K, 25K and a 12-hour timed loop, with marked courses, aid stations, race shirts, finisher prizes, and age-group awards.

Antelope Dash on August 22, 2026 takes place at Curt Gowdy State Park near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Two trail distances run on rolling, forested trails with elevation rising from about 7,300 to about 7,700 feet.

A free WVMTR club trail event at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, offering distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on two 5-mile loops with a single aid station by the parking area.

World Relief Durham's third Run for Refugees 5K is on August 22, 2026 at Miracle Park in Durham. Paid entries include a shirt and professional timing, and children age 5 and under may participate free with an adult.

A trail event at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026 featuring a 50 Miler and Marathon. H9 trail club membership is required and fees cover awards, a t shirt, site rental, and food.

Trail races at Camden State Park offer 3, 7 and 10 mile courses through a river valley, bluff and prairie with varied footing, parking and park camp facilities; the event is part of a multi-race points series with age divisions.

A seventh annual 5K trail run in Wellsboro, PA supporting Heart of Tioga Pregnancy and Parenting Support. Online registration is available through Aug 20 with fees from $25 per person and higher day of registration fees.

Join the PRHS XC Alumni Race in Minot for a 5K trail run and kids fun run. This community event features friendly competition between alumni and current students followed by a barbecue and kickball.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

Desolate Peaks is a self navigated peak bagging event in Desolation Wilderness near South Lake Tahoe. Participants choose 11, 17, or 21 peak circuits that require off trail navigation, scrambling, and route finding.

Trail races in Palo Duro Canyon offering a half marathon and a 4 mile loop over single track, sand, and rock. The half goes deeper into the canyon with red rock walls and a stream; the event is cupless with one half marathon aid station.

A point to point trail race in the Cascades with 50K and 50M options along Kachess Ridge, a high point at Thorp Mountain Lookout, and a finish at Salmon La Sac SnoPark with camping and post-race food.

A six hour trail challenge in Oklahoma City where runners complete a 5K each hour for up to six laps. Finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and compete for local and national prizes including cash awards.