Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Explore the best trail runs in the United States for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 4097 exciting races across the country. Find your next race in the United States below and join the running community at these great events!

Trail races in Eden, Utah on Aug 8, 2026 offering 55K, marathon, 30K and half marathon routes with mostly rough single track, ridge sections, ice and significant elevation gain.

A time based trail event at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa where runners cover as much distance as possible in 3, 6, or 12 hour events on a 4.16 mile loop with significant climbing; cupless and chip timed, 500 runner capacity.

A high Sierra trail event at Horse Canyon Trail Junction offering 5.6M, 10.5M, 21M and 50K options across alpine loops. The course sits near 7,400 feet with two aid stations, limited field size, and variable mountain weather.

A trail race weekend in Cooke City, Montana with 50k, 30k and an 80K option set among mountain scenery and historic mining sites on 8/8 to 8/9/2026.

Follow the path of a historic outlaw on this mostly downhill point to point race. Run through the Sawtooth National Forest on a mix of rugged jeep trails and ten miles of single track forest paths.

Trail run and fundraiser in Poultney Vermont featuring an 8K, a half marathon and a kids fun run on singletrack and double track trails. Cup free aid stations offer refills, with awards, snacks and a post race raffle.

A loop ultrarunning event at Kennekuk Cove County Park with 3.25 mile laps, aid stations, camping, shirts and swag bags, and four hour and eight hour runner and walker options. Field limited to 250 participants.

Trail races on a 4.1 mile loop near Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center Ohio. Distances range from 7K to 26K using one to four laps, with marked trails, parking at Galena Boat Ramp, and commemorative finisher items.

A trail event at Sprig Lake Day Use Area in Gilroy offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon routes with substantial elevation gain; proceeds fund local running scholarships. Chip timing is used and the race is cupless.

A backyard ultra in Maple Grove, MN presented by Human Race Inc that raises funds for the Children’s MN Cancer Fund. Runners complete repeated 5K laps each hour up to 50K, with a virtual option and race day swag for remote entrants.

A cross country 5K and a 0.5 mile kids fun run at South Range High School in Canfield Ohio with finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for top overall and age group finishers.

A 6 hour or 12 hour fat-ass trail event on a 1.8 mile loop near Chester town park, with 280 feet of climb per loop. Basic aid and food are provided and proceeds benefit local recreation and recovery organizations.

A nighttime trail event at Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center, OH offering looped distances of 7K, 13K, 20K and 26K. The course is marked with LED lights, headlamps are required, and finishers receive a commemorative amenity and shirt.

Experience a 5k mud run and garden party at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. This annual event combines an adventurous obstacle course with a vibrant flower festival to support local charitable community projects.

Experience hilly trails and scenic park reserves in Annandale, Minnesota. Choose between a supported 50k or half marathon with on site lodging and a finish line right by Lake Sylvia.

The 15th Annual 5k Race to the Ledges in Concord, NH on August 8, 2026 features a short road and trail course and includes post-race brunch boxes to take away. Registration includes an adult 5 km entry and a free kids 5 km for ages 6 and un..

Trail races in Lafayette on August 8 2026 include a half marathon, 10K and 5K through Briones Regional Park. All courses have hills and use electronic chip timing; finishers receive medals and shirts.

A community road and trail event on August 8, 2026 at the Ghost Town Trail access in Dilltown, Pennsylvania. It features a timed 7K with chip timing and a timed 2 mile fun run with gift card drawings, benefiting local parks and trails.

A 12 hour endurance run at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake, VA on a 1.5 mile loop with lake views and forested sections. The unpaved, tree-lined course has one aid station and is limited to 60 runners.

A five hour out and back event on the technical, hilly single track of Section 4 near Middleburg FL. Limited field, cupless format with water and electrolytes at the halfway point, and awards for the most laps completed.

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