Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A trail event at Stokes State Forest offering 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck (15 lb and 30 lb) and a 17 mile loop. Technical, rocky courses with aid stations, a six hour cut-off, youth discounts, and handcrafted wooden medals.

Test your endurance at the Wildwood Navy Seal Challenge with ocean swimming and beach running. Navigate sand and water obstacles in individual or team categories on the New Jersey shore.

A USATF-certified marathon and half marathon near Snoqualmie Tunnel with about 1,000 feet net downhill and a packed gravel surface. The marathon is a Boston qualifier and the event includes chip timing, aid stations, and shuttle service.

A short trail 5K through recently developed forested trails at Bridgewater Town Park on August 9, 2026. The third annual race is organized by The Bridgewater Land Trust and the Bridgewater Recreation Commission and includes participation gi..

A community 5K and 1 mile walk in Meadville on 08/09/2026 to raise funds and awareness for recovery activities. Registration fees begin at $25 and free naloxone will be available.

A 5K run plus two 5K walks on August 9 2026 at Camp Living Water in Schellsburg PA, raising funds for annual scholarships for Bedford High School students and for families facing financial need after the loss of a young person.

A women-only 5K obstacle mud run at Wildcat Creek MX in Rossville, IN on August 9, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles. Open to participants aged 7 and up, it welcomes running, jogging or walking and emphasizes teamwork and fun.

A 5K trail race at Lost Creek Reserve in Troy Ohio on August 9 2026, part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Registration offers shirt and no shirt pricing and a Team Challenge is available.

A youth and family 2K obstacle course at Maxwell Park with about 15 obstacles. Waves serve ages 5 and up; participants get a shirt, medal and a timed result, with trophies for top three in each competitive age group.

Trail races of 5k and 10k on Kennebunkport Conservation Trust trails, starting and finishing at the Trust headquarters. A post race festival on the Emmons Preserve features music, food, a beer tent, and family activities.

A rugged 12 mile single-track loop at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, ME, including a technical final two-mile O-Trail section. The field is limited to 160 runners and the event is part of the Bradbury Mountain Trail Race Series.

Pinecrest Run marks its 50th annual event on Aug 9, 2026 at Pinecrest Lake, California. The program includes a five mile lakeside course and a one mile pavement race and serves as a fundraiser for Pinecrest Expedition Academy.

A traditional pack burro race at 10,200 ft in Leadville, Colorado on August 9, 2026. Teams of a runner and a burro follow marked mountain routes over historic mining trails with long and shorter course options and strict animal welfare rule..

A community cross country event in Mount Prospect offering 1, 2 and 3 mile races. Entry is $25 and proceeds benefit the Little Giraffe Foundation.

A wooded trail race at Gunpowder State Park on August 9 with mostly single track loops of about 4 miles. Participants can run one loop for 4 miles or two loops for 8 miles.

Trail races based at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The Marlette 50K covers about 30 miles of Sierra single track with Marlette Lake at mid course while the 10 Miler is a round trip to Marlette Lake.

Step Up for the Brave runs Aug 10–15, 2026 with 90 minute stair climb and walk challenges at Sacred Heart University plus a five day 40,000 step virtual challenge supporting veterans experiencing homelessness.

Experience a focused trail run through the hills of Lory State Park with 1,700 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy a post-race social with pizza and beer in a scenic outdoor setting limited to 100 participants.

A four‑race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k, 10k and 12k courses with varied elevation. Series and per-race registration, post-race food and drinks, and end-of-series awards for top points scorers.

A weekly trail running race in Williston, VT on August 11, 2026, offering 5 km and 2.5 km course options with adult and youth categories. Online registration closes Aug 11 at 3:30 PM ET.