Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run the rugged trails of New River Gorge National Park in a point to point 50 mile, 50K, or team relay that finishes in historic Thurmond. Expect scenic climbs, stocked aid stations, and optional train return to the 50 mile start.

Sand to Serengeti offers scenic trail runs at Green Lakes State Park, starting on the sandy beach and climbing to the Serengeti high section. Run 10 miles or 3 miles and support Safe Space Organization's peer to peer mental health work.

CityTrail Loppet is a point to point trail run through Theodore Wirth Park that finishes at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, offering three distances over varied terrain. Celebrate with music, food and a free beer for 21 plus runners.

C'mon Armageddon is a rugged trail race in Norvin Green State Park NJ offering 50K, 10M and 5M routes over boulder fields, river crossings and rocky peaks with skyline views. Big climbs and technical terrain make it a true test.

Run among the waterfalls at Letchworth State Park on May 17 with 5K, 10K, or 15K routes starting and finishing at the Parade Grounds. Enjoy hilly, scenic out and back courses with sweeping Genesee River views and post race refreshments.

Start in Chukchansi Park and conquer an urban 3 mile route ending with a 220 stair climb to the Grand Tower finish. Teams and individual runners compete to benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation and celebrate in a post race Beer Garden.

Join the 1980s edition of Running through the Decades in Oklahoma City with themed music and a pre race costume contest. Distances run from a kids dash to a half marathon, with virtual and volunteer then run options.

Enjoy a scenic 5k at Ledge Rock Hill Winery in Lake George with a cross country style course and options to volunteer and run. Finishers get a medal that doubles as a wine stopper, a shirt and a wine pour.

Take on the Mt. Airy Ridge Run in Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati on Sunday, May 17, 2026, as part of the Dirt Days Trail Series. Choose a 5.4 or 10.6 mile loop through scenic trails, meadows and ridgelines, with on site pickup and Altra shoe p..

Run Like The Wind 5K in Ellenville offers a scenic course along the Shawangunk Mountains and the newly resurfaced Rail Trail. Finish at Aroma Thyme Bistro for garden drinks and food while supporting local food pantries and youth scholarship..

Explore trails around Soapstone Mountain and Shenipsit Forest at the Soapstone Mountain Trail Races in Stafford Springs, CT on May 17, 2026. Pick a half marathon or 6K, support local trail stewardship, and register January 1, 2026.

Join the Lebanon 10KM at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan for a scenic two loop trail around Jensen Lake with rolling terrain and chip timing. Field limited to 425 runners and finishers enjoy pizza, drinks and a relaxed post race vibe.

Infinitus is a multi day endurance event in Ripton, Vermont from May 21 to 30, 2026, with races from 9 miles to 551 miles for novice to elite ultra runners. Held at Silver Towers near Green Mountain National Forest, camping and dorm lodging..

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with the High Hope Endurance Run at High Hope Ranch in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Choose races from 5K to 200K on well marked trails, enjoy eco friendly camping and finisher swag.

Feel The Burn Trail Runs at Burns Park in May offers multi distance trail races and a ruck on hilly, rooty single track through forest. Expect aid stations, cool swag and medals, and bring your own water system for the course.

Join West Virginia Trail Fest in Snowshoe Village for a weekend of scenic trail races from a kids 1M to a 100K with fire tower and observatory views. Enjoy music, markets, kids activities and a ride on the Cass Railroad.

Recharge your trail legs with a small group spring camp in Oliverea, NY, in the Catskills. Tackle technical scrambles and big climbs while getting on trail coaching and mental performance work to sharpen your skills and confidence.

Take on May Madness 50K near Hoffman NC on May 23, 2026, by running ten consecutive 5K laps with an hour between each for a true all day challenge. Rustic trails, a central aid station and free camping give it low key ultrarun vibes.

Nanny Goat is a Memorial Day weekend multi distance ultrarun at a Riverside horse ranch where you run timed laps on a flat 1 mile loop. Camping, family friendly amenities and medals for every runner who completes at least one lap.

Crown of the Crest at Calvin Crest near Fremont offers races from 100 miles to half marathon, plus Double Crown and Lucky 13. Tackle rugged single track loops on Platte River bluffs with steep climbs, plus swag and awards.