Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A cross-country 5K on the Lake Land College campus in Mattoon, Illinois, featuring rolling hills, grassy fields and wooded paths. The event highlights the college's second year of cross country and lists on-campus packet pickup and parking.

A 5K event with two options: a Pump N' Run where bench press reps reduce 5K time, and a Traditional 5K, both on Adams Homestead limestone trails in North Sioux City.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio offering 5K, 10K, and 15K on limestone cliffs and wooded trails; registration fees vary by distance and finishers receive a medal.

A nine-race trail series in August October 2026 across the Twin Ports featuring woodland singletrack courses from about 5.5 to 10.5 km. Entry is free and the season concludes with a potluck and prizes.

A historic trail 50K and half marathon around Lake Chabot in Castro Valley, featuring a large loop through East Bay Regional Parks with substantial climbing. Finishers receive a shirt, socks, and a medal, and podium awards are presented.

Mountain trail race at Balsam Forebay, Shaver Lake offering 14K (8.7 mi) and 8K (4.97 mi) courses with notable climbs and Sierra views. Field capped at 250; includes shirts, finisher medals, awards, and post-race refreshments.

A multi-distance running event at Wheeler Park in Oklahoma City featuring chip-timed 5K, Quarter, and Half Marathon options, a Kids Dash, a virtual half, and several volunteer roles with shirt and award benefits.

A pack burro race in Buena Vista Colorado on Aug 2 2026 with 13.1 mile and 7.3 mile courses offered both with and without burros. Burro teams must meet specific equipment and conduct rules and finishers receive a gift and a meal.

Stair and trail races on Giant Pine Mountain in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Multiple distances are offered, with Deuce as two repeats and Extreme as four repeats; new trail-run options debut in 2026. Chip timed with overall and event times.

A timed 5K on August 2, 2026, as part of the Moraine State Park Regatta with a mixed road and trail course along the Sunken Garden Trail and lake views. The event includes local vendors, water sports, nature activities, and age group awards..

A charity trail event at Trenton Fish and Game Club supporting autism awareness, featuring a 5 Miles trail run, a 5 Miles walk and a supervised 1K kids fun run. Proceeds benefit local organizations including Kelberman.

Stair races and walks at Stadium Bowl in Tacoma with one lap and two lap options, a Heroes Race with weighted vests, and proceeds supporting Kindred Souls Foundation. Open to participants aged eight and up with guardian supervision for mino..

Experience a scenic 6k trail race through Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake. This memorial cross country event supports a local scholarship fund and features post race refreshments and awards for various age groups.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run on August 2, 2026 at East Fork Motocross Park featuring 18+ obstacles, an emphasis on fun and teamwork, and open to participants ages 7 and up.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park on August 2, 2026, focused on fun rather than competition, with spectator access, Bag Drop for a fee, and age and waiver requirements for young participants.

Trail races of 10K, 5K and a one mile fun run at Mendon Ponds Park on August 2, 2026. The event features on-trail courses, on-site water and first aid, and raises funds for epilepsy programs in Upstate and Central New York.

An 8K cross-country race at Anne Arundel Community College on August 2, 2026, part of the Annapolis Striders Championship and Maryland/DC RRCA Grand Prix Series, with pre-registration fees and race day registration available.

A four-race August trail series at Lory State Park in Fort Collins featuring 5k, 10k and 12k courses with chip timing, series points and end-of-series awards. Post-race pizza and beverages are provided.

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT offer 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options with adult and youth categories, weekly bib pickup, a water refill station, and published weather and thunder policies.

A 420 mile point to point crewed run from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone on mainly paved roads with about 50 miles of dirt. The event emphasizes long distance mental endurance and donates proceeds to the Women’s Center in Salt Lake City..