Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 12.5 mile point to point mountain trail race on Donner Summit in Soda Springs, California on July 25, 2026. The course covers four summits with 3,300 feet of elevation gain and includes shuttle service from the finish to the start.

A hilly trail event at Wyandotte County Lake Park featuring 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile courses through shaded hardwood forest with multiple aid stations and a 9 hour time limit.

Aztlan XC Classic is a 5K event in Elysian Park, Los Angeles on July 25, 2026, with youth and adult race categories and differing registration options. Proceeds support the Aztlan Athletics Foundation's camps and scholarships.

Arch City XC Festival brings elementary, middle, high school and open two-mile races to Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026, with team scoring for middle and high school and proceeds supporting school programs.

Outlast Portland is a six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap to continue. Finishers earn patches or a medal and top times feed a national leaderboard with cash prizes.

Trail races on the Lost Turkey Trail near Blue Knob State Park in Pennsylvania offer a 50K point to point, a 13.1 mile loop and a 10K(ish) option on single track and double track terrain.

A looped mountain event on July 25, 2026 at Mount Tammany, New Jersey, featuring 3.5 mile loops with 1,220 ft gain per loop and two X Series divisions, including a Heavy division with escalating weight across loops.

The Snake 10 Mile Trail Race is an annual trail run at Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas, winding through old growth forest and rugged trails, with a midway aid station and a post race watermelon feast.

A 3.8 mile run or hike to the Big Mountain summit with 2,200 feet of climb in Whitefish, MT. Race awards include adult and junior winners, fastest leashed dog categories, and proceeds benefit the Glacier Nordic Ski Team.

Run a historic four mile out and back trail in Valdez Alaska. This exclusive event is limited to forty participants and follows the original 1898 route used by gold seekers and the US Army.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

Trail runs of 5K and 10K through pine forest and creek ridges in Whitehall, Michigan on July 25, 2026. The event includes a free kids run, award categories, a discounted pancake breakfast and festival activities.

A trail ultramarathon near Greenwater, WA with 50M, 50K and 25K options on mostly single track. Routes start and finish at Ranger Creek Campground with significant elevation gain and multiple aid stations.

A 5K trail run and walk at Stowe Mountain Resort with in-person and virtual options, included food and beverage tickets, and proceeds supporting the EpicPromise nonprofit and local organizations.

An open 4.4 mile event along the Swan River in Bigfork, Montana, with start and finish at Lake Baked. Proceeds support a TFC campaign offering retreats and education in cold plunging and heat therapy for people with TBI and PTSD.

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026, featuring a mass-start 5k and a non-timed 400 m Kids Dash with finishers ribbons.

Run For Dreams in Shelbyville offers 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour individual timed races plus a 6 hour team relay to benefit The Dream Factory. The course is a two mile cross country loop at Red Orchard Park and food will be available.

Trail races at Tomaha Trail in Hisega, South Dakota on July 25, 2026. Distances include a half marathon, a 30k with notable elevation gain, and an out and back 10k.

A 10 mile trail race at Staunton State Park on July 25, 2026 with no aid stations on course, a cup free policy, and on site vendor tents and recreational activities for spectators.

IOP Beach Run 2026 in Isle of Palms features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk and youth fun runs on the hard-packed beach, with timed results, age-group awards and parking at Municipal Lot B.