Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 5K running race hosted by Hartwood High School Cross Country on September 12, 2026 in Stafford, VA. It is the first annual StallionsXC Open and serves as the opening race of the Stallion Invitational, with high school races afterward.

PDX 50 50 in Portland offers two route options: a roughly 50K course measured at about 31.5 to 32 miles and a longer roughly 53 mile option. The unsupported route is mostly flat with a technical mile in Forest Park and no course markings.

An inaugural trail race weekend at Breaks Interstate Park in Virginia with 50K plus Morning, Sunset and Double 10K options. The event includes stocked aid stations, a lodging discount for registered runners, and camping and park activities.

Trail run at Palo Duro Canyon State Park on September 12, 2026 featuring a 4 mile Kiowa and Upper Comanche loop that starts and finishes at the Mack Dick Parking Lot. Packet pickup is Friday evening and proceeds benefit the Amarillo VA Suic..

A one-day trail running festival at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Beecher, IL offering 5K, 10K, 10K RUCK, 20K, 30K and 50K on looped trail courses. The event is cupless with aid stations and provides race shirts, medals, and awards.

Scale 110 flights of stairs in downtown Raleigh to honor the heroes of 9/11. This symbolic climb at the former Wells Fargo Tower welcomes first responders and civilians for a meaningful memorial event.

Trail races on the Touch of Nature trails in Makanda offering 5K and 10K options, age divisions for Male, Female and Non-Binary categories, event maps and medals for all finishers.

A Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at The Master's Motoplex in Gaston, SC on September 13, 2026. The course features 18+ obstacles and welcomes participants aged 7 and older in a team focused, non competitive format.

An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.

Experience the rugged beauty of northwest Connecticut at Macedonia Brook State Park. Featuring single track trails and views of the Catskill Mountains, this event offers 12K, 25K, and 50K distances for trail runners.

A community fundraiser at Mendon Ponds Park with in-person and virtual 5k options plus a Trail X Challenge and a 10k combo. The event supports ROCovery and includes event swag and packet pick up dates.

A trail race at Chewacla State Park on September 13, 2026, offering a 5K loop or a 10K two-loop option on rolling singletrack, with aid stations, awards, and proceeds benefiting Valley Rescue Mission.

A USATF certified marathon and half marathon near North Bend WA with about 1,000 feet of net downhill and a run through the Snoqualmie Tunnel. Aid stations are every 2 to 3 miles and headlamps are required for the tunnel.

A trail running event at Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, KS on September 13, 2026, offering in-person 25K and 10K distances plus a virtual race. Registration fees increase in set tiers before the event.

A trail stage race on the Knobstone Trail with 5 mile, Half Marathon, 18 miler and a new 50K option; proceeds support the Suicide Awareness Mission and local scholarship grants.

A September mountain race at Echo Lake State Park offering a five mile course and a half marathon that climbs over 4,300 feet of vertical. Courses run on granite ledges and exposed ridges with remote aid stations.

A community running event at Pompeys Pillar on September 13, 2026 featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 mile run or walk for ages 5 to 14, with entry items, snacks, and prizes included.

Trail runs of 5K and 10K take place inside Letchworth State Park near Trout Pond with woodland trails, water stations and post race food at Trailside Lodge. Electronic timing is used and awards include trophies and finisher medals while sup..

A weekend of trail races at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland New York featuring mountain courses from an Uphill 1k to a 25k plus family events including a kids mile and a Doggo 5k. Night runs require a headlamp.