Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Run for Nature on September 27, 2026 at Shedd Park in Lowell offers 5K, 10K and a 1 mile kids run to support local conservation and education.

A trail running event at Teacup Ski Trail System on Sept. 27 with a new course and three distances, including youth and kids races. The route features lake views, varied terrain, one water station, and on-site parking and restrooms.

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.

Trail running in Whitneyville, Maine on 27 September 2026 with an 8 mile race and a 2.5 mile run or walk through the Machias River Preserve. Courses feature singletrack and riverside sections plus post race awards and a potluck.

Trail races at Paine Mountain in Northfield VT featuring a 7.5 mile summit course, a 6K Anchor route, and free youth races supporting local trail management and XC programs.

A point to point event near Jim Thorpe featuring a 10k run and a 5k walk. The route follows streets and former railroad trail sections and finishes at Mauch Chunk Lake Park with medical support on site.

A scenic 3.1-mile road and trail run through the New York Botanical Garden, featuring forest and garden views, post-run festivities, and an included All-Garden Pass.

A 5K at Wickham Park in Melbourne with in-person and virtual options, finisher medals, age-group and team awards, and proceeds benefiting Florida Wildlife Hospital.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on September 27, 2026, part of the NYRR Cross Country Series with youth and accessibility programs.

Trail running in Bridger Canyon near Bozeman on September 27, 2026 with 20 km, 10 km, 5 km and a kids run; 5 km proceeds benefit the MSU Nordic team.

The 4th annual Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race in Larkspur, Colorado offers 8 Mile and 3 Mile pack burro divisions. Teams must register a burro partner, follow animal welfare rules, and the field is limited to 75 participants.

AUSA Southern Virginia Chapter hosts a timed 3rd Annual 5K and 10K on the Virginia Capital Trail in Charles City, with race timing, a finisher medal, event SWAG, and proceeds supporting the Charles City High School JROTC Scholarship Fund.

5K and 10K cross country runs at Amelia Earhart Park on mixed asphalt, grass, and dirt; children under 15 run free with a signed waiver.

A six-day running series across six central states offering multiple distances, multi-loop courses, a large shared aid station, and collectible state and series medals.

A three day trail festival at Zephyr Point with long and short daily trail options on the Tahoe Rim Trail Flume Trail and Pacifc Crest Trail, plus lakeside headquarters.

A five-event trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with weekly themed Tuesday evening races from late September through October. Distances are 3 to 5 miles and the final event at Camp Butler is dog friendly.

A three-day trail festival based in Kanab, Utah, with timed races through Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Antelope Canyon plus camping, meals, and evening activities.

A low-key series of Wednesday evening trail races in Portland's Forest Park with three five-race Series April to October, 4 to 7 mile hilly courses and Series standings.

Experience an ultimate endurance test at Mohawk Mountain by taking on 61 miles and 29,155 feet of elevation gain. Participants have 72 hours to run hike or walk their way to an Everest sized vertical achievement.