Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

This event combines a scenic 5K trail run or a one-mile fun run/walk with a Polar Plunge fundraiser. The runs take place before participants brave the waters at Granite Bay Main Beach to support Special Olympics Northern California.

A trail event at Big Cedar Wilderness Trails in Dallas on March 7, 2026 offering 11M, 22M and 33M races plus ruck and virtual options. The 11.2 mile loop uses technical singletrack with roots, rocks and about 1500 ft elevation change per lo..

Trail races of 3.25 mile and 5 mile take place March 7, 2026 at 1 North Adventure Trails in Blanchard, LA. The event includes tiered registration fees, packet pick-up before the race, age group awards and post race burgers and drinks.

Run the scenic trails of Mounds State Park near Indianapolis. Choose from a 5K or 15K course starting at the park gatehouse. Enjoy post-race amenities in a heated pavilion with awards for top finishers.

This 16th annual trail run at Silver Falls State Park offers a flexible 6-hour format. Runners can complete a scenic 4.5-mile loop once or multiple times to achieve their desired distance. An aid station and post-run refreshments are provid..

A self supported, roughly 34 mile run along the Lenape Trail from Newark through parks and reservations to South Mountain Reservation. The route passes Branch Brook Park, Verona Park and Eagle Rock with varied trail surfaces.

The Northside Nemesis is a free 30k foot race in Pittsburgh featuring a course that climbs 57 city staircases. This non-profit event welcomes donations to support its costs and benefit Riverview Park programming.

The Blue Star Blitz at Anne Springs Close Greenway offers a mix of trail running and adventure racing. Choose from a scenic 5K or 10K, a family-friendly adventure race, or challenging timed adventure races on foot and bike. It's a day of ou..

A trail 5k at Pluck Farm on March 7, 2026 supporting Learning Outside, with a 250 m kids race and a virtual 5k option. Steel String Brewery will open early to serve brews after the event.

The Clemson 8 Challenge honors WWII POWs with an 8-mile campus run and a flexible virtual challenge. Choose from timed races, a rucking division, or virtual distances. All proceeds support military-affiliated students at Clemson University.

This cross-country run takes participants on scenic 3k and 5k courses around Creek’s Edge Winery in Lovettsville, VA. Walkers are welcome, and post-race wine tasting is part of the experience. The event also offers virtual participation opt..

Run a 5K through the unique setting of an active rock quarry in Rialto. The course offers views of massive machinery and limestone terrain. All proceeds benefit local school STEM programs.

The Resurgence Trail Run offers four distances on a tough valley trail in Arroyo Park. Every finisher gets to pick a commemorative medal from past events. Registration is required and closes the day before the run.

The CheNarr Rogaine is an 8-hour navigation race through the Cheatham Wildlife Management Area. Teams and solo participants use maps and compasses to find checkpoints within the time limit. The event is co-hosted by HardWin Adventures and t..

The Naked Creek Trail Race offers 25K and 10K courses on the private, scenic trails of Panorama Farms in Virginia. Runners can experience wooded singletrack with views of the reservoir and Blue Ridge Mountains. The event provides a unique c..

Six cross-country ski races run concurrently on groomed Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone on March 7, 2026, with distances from 2K to 50K and entry limited to 1,000 participants.

Run through the trails on Chapel Hill Christian Academy's own land, climbing to the iconic Crosses on the Hill. The event features a family friendly 1 mile run and a 5K trail run, with t-shirts for participants and awards for top finishers.

The Plainfield Race Series features three Saturday morning events from winter to spring. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k, or 10-mile distances on the paved community trails. Each race includes chip timing, a themed shirt, and a post-race ce..

Race the Helix-Upstate on March 7, 2026 in Greenville offers live and virtual 5K and 1 mile events to raise funds for the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation. The live 5K uses chip timing and both courses accommodate strollers and wheelchai..

This 10-mile race follows an out-and-back course on the scenic Little Miami recreation path. It's a classic "small race" from the Ohio River Road Runners Club, featuring chip timing and a simple, affordable entry.