Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

A free 5K fun run on July 4, 2026 organized by Great Falls TrailBlazers. The loop course goes through the woods, meets at the Great Falls Library, is open to all ages and is pet friendly.

The Firecracker Trek Denison will take place in Denison on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Trail ultramarathon in Yacolt, Washington offering 50 miles, 50K and a trail marathon on forested routes with multiple aid stations and tent camping available.

A trail event at Red Wing Recreation Area on July 5, 2026 offering 60K, 30K and 15K on a 15k loop with mixed surfaces, aid stations, lap-support for 60K runners, and awards for top finishers.

A themed Forrest Gump fun run at Lakeside Loop in New Town Village, Owings Mills, offering a full 4.4-mile loop or a 1-mile out-and-back option. The event is free and participants are encouraged to wear the red hat, yellow top and red short..

Experience a mountain run to the summit of an 10,839 foot former volcano. This 8 mile out and back course features 2200 feet of climbing and panoramic views from a historic fire lookout tower.

A mountain trail race on July 5, 2026 in Vail, Colorado covering 12.2 km with about 2,128 feet of climb, starting at Vail’s Mountain Haus and finishing at Mid-Vail. Aid stations, race shirts, awards and postrace refreshments are provided.