Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run or walk the Good Hops 5k'ish Beer Run on June 20, 2026 in Carolina Beach, NC through scenic Carolina Beach State Park. Enjoy a post race beer for those 21 plus, tackle sandy single track trails, and support local schools and the park.

Run through shaded pine forests and creek crossings at Village Creek State Park with choice of 5K or 10K routes that mix fast flats and technical rooty sections. Proceeds support NMA's work recovering missing and exploited children.

Join Little Carolina Trail Fest on June 20 for an evening at Rocky River where a scenic 5K loop can be repeated for longer distances. Finishers get a custom medal and pin, then celebrate with live bluegrass and a beer garden with a free fir..

Run the DINO 7K Trail Run on June 20, 2026 at Potato Creek State Park for a scenic 7 km lollipop loop with two rolling hills. Part of the DINO Trail Run Series, the event awards series points and age group medals.

White Pine Solstice Runs near Tooele on June 20, 2026 feature multiple trail distances across ridgelines and high summits. Expect rugged single track, big views, and changeable mountain weather, so bring hydration and extra gear.

Strawberry Fields Forever in North Bonneville WA on June 20 features a scenic 10K loop on Strawberry Island with distances from 10K to 100 miles. Enjoy riverside forest views, steady aid, on site tent camping and easy access to Gorge attrac..

Take on the High Valley Half, a point to point half marathon in Eastern Oregon from Cove to Union, mostly gravel with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy wide open country and a challenging, scenic finish at the Stockshow grounds.

Choose from three scenic trail races near Lake Siskiyou with sweeping views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Eddy: 52K, 34K, and 10K over single track and forest roads. Expect challenging terrain, finisher swag, and a local post race meal.

Run the historic Trail Rail Run in St Regis, Montana on June 20, choosing distances from 5K to 50 mile plus relay and hand cycle entries. Follow old railroad grades across trestles and a tunnel, then celebrate with music, free food and beer..

Get muddy at Gritty Chix Mud Run on June 20, 2026 at ACE Adventure Resort, Oak Hill WV. This family friendly, noncompetitive 1 mile and 5K trail event celebrates teamwork, costumes and charity with music, showers and resort perks.

Take on the Ghost Town Trail Challenge in Ebensburg, PA, a scenic endurance hike or run along a historic rail trail. Choose 7.5, 16 or 32 mile routes, enjoy aid stations and finish at Young People’s Community Center.

Tackle the Dude Peak Derby, a rugged 16 mile trail race in Salt Lake City with about 4,000 feet of climbing through City Creek Canyon. Start and finish at Memory Grove Park and enjoy sweeping ridgeline views on this self supported out and b..

The new Denali50K on June 21, 2026 invites just 50 runners to a rugged, scenic descent from Maclaren Summit to Alpine Creek Lodge with crew support and a 9 hour cutoff. Expect tundra, rivers and remote Alaskan beauty on a fast yet demanding..

Run the Denali 100K on June 21, 2026, a scenic point to point road race along the Denali Highway finishing near Denali National Park. Field is limited to 50 runners and each entry helps the Denali Education Center.

Run the rugged Denali Highway in Alaska with the Denali135, plus 100 km and 50 km options, taking you through remote tundra, river crossings and epic climbs. Limited to 50 runners in 2026 with mandatory crew support for experienced ultras.

Tackle the rugged 26 mile Foy's to Blacktail Trail Marathon near Kalispell, Montana, a point to point mountain course with over 5,000 feet of climbing on mostly single track. Limited to 100 runners and supports trail maintenance.

Celebrate Father's Day at French Park with the Dirt Days Trail Series. Run a spirited 3.6 mile course of meadows, creek crossings and log bridges with chip timing, prizes and a festive postrace vibe.

Celebrate summer trails at Happy Trails on June 21 at Wildwood Metropark with a scenic 5K or a family friendly 1 Mile walk. Proceeds support Metroparks Toledo and all finishers receive a custom medal and Happy Trails tee.

Race in the Clouds Alma Dirt Festival runs June 25 to 28, 2026 in Alma, Colorado at 10,600 ft. Mountain biking, trail runs, an off road duathlon, youth races and meadow camping offer high country climbs and single track thrills.

Run the rugged single track of the Black Hills in Sturgis on June 26 and 27 with distances from 30K to an epic 100 mile out and back. Expect rocky trails, sweeping forest scenery and a true mountain running challenge for all levels.