Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

The 98th Mount Marathon in Seward, Alaska on July 4, 2026 features uphill-and-back races with multiple distances and entry categories, including junior, open, non-binary, and golden over-70 events.

A July run in Laurel, Montana, starting and finishing at Thomson Park with options of 2 mile, 4 mile, or 8 mile courses; registration runs from January 20 to June 22, 2026 and the entry fee is $30.

A six hour trail endurance event in Dexter, OR where runners complete a 5K each hour for up to six laps totaling 18 Miles. Lap-based awards include patches and a medal plus national leaderboard and cash prizes for top finishers.

A 5K around Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids on July 4, 2026, with medals for top three overall and top three in each age category; registration opens February 1, 2026 and the fee is $35.

A community run offering two distances on July 4, 2026 in Engadine, Michigan, the Black Bear Run follows trail and road sections through the Hiawatha Sportsman's Club. Awards are given by age division and participants receive dry fit t-shir..

A community July 4 event in Newhall Park featuring a flat, paved 5K along the parade route, a Kid K, and a Masters Mile Walk, with shirts, medals, an expo, and awards benefiting local high school cross-country programs.

Multiple trail distances from 5K to 50K on very hilly single track and dirt roads at Rancho Cañada del Oro. The course features scenic foothill views, two aid stations, enforced cutoffs, and finishers receive a medal.

A 7.4 mile trail run in Pelham, Alabama that reaches the King's Chair overlook on Double Oak Mountain; this is the third edition and includes race swag and a post-race party, with registration opening March 27, 2026.

A run and walk along the Black River in Springfield, VT, offering 7.4K and 4K options to benefit Springfield High School Cross Country. In-person and virtual entries, packet pick-up, refreshments, prizes, and family registration pricing are..

A July 4, 2026 trail running event featuring a ten mile course with varied terrain and named obstacles, plus a shorter Wimpy fun run where all finishers receive a shirt and award.

A community July 4 event in Land O' Lakes with a multi-surface 5K and a youth 1K fun run; proceeds support Great Headwaters Trails and the local playground.

Choose a 5K or the 8K Hill Challenge on trails that cross Mossyrock Dam, with Riffe Lake views and a short cross-country section. Family pricing and youth rates are available; partial refunds permitted before June 13.

Two trail races at Elings Park in Santa Barbara on July 4, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 2K kids run that adults may enter; registration fees are $40 and $20 respectively.

BeastLake on July 4 in Moneta, VA offers a timed 3.1 mile obstacle race with awards, a 5K run walk, and a family 1.5 mile obstacle course with optional water features and on site food trucks.

A community Independence Day event in Ishpeming with a 5K fun run and a 1K walk on the Al Quaal trail network, each with its own registration window and entry fee.

An annual uphill foot race from the Telluride gondola base to San Sophia ridge that raises funds for the Good Neighbor Fund. The 0.8 mile course gains 1,810 feet and includes age and gender categories with awards and a podium breakfast.

A one-lap mile around the Historic Crab Orchard Museum corn maze in Tazewell, VA on July 4, 2026, with dogs allowed on leash and a $25 registration fee. The maze perimeter is about 0.63 miles and an extra section may be added.

Mountain trail races at Brundage Mountain Resort near McCall, ID, offering a 10K ascent and return to the summit and a 5K downhill from the summit. Entries include a logo item and lift access; aid station and plaza festivities are provided.

A point to point 10K, 5K and 1 mile run along the Lostine River near Lostine, Oregon. Organized by the Rotary Club of Wallowa County with proceeds supporting youth programs and scholarship funds.

A July 4 trail event at North Tahoe Regional Park finishing on Tahoe Vista Beach, offering 5K and 10K distances, a finish-area costume contest, post-race music and food, and age-group awards.