Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail runs in Burney, CA along the Historic Great Shasta Rail Trail include 5K, 10K, and a burro race; the burro event requires competitors to bring their own donkey and specified pack gear.

A July out and back on the Sammamish River Trail from Bothell Landing offering half marathon, marathon and 50K options with aid at the start and a wood al finisher medal.

Conquer the iconic sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge State Park in this unique 2-mile run/walk. Your effort supports the preservation of the park. All finishers earn a medal and can celebrate at the post-race party.

Experience the diverse terrain of Wrangell Island in this grassroots Alaskan ultra marathon. Run 40 miles of boardwalks and forest trails as a solo participant or part of a relay team.

A July 3, 2026 event at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore with a flat 5K on mixed paved and dirt trails plus a free untimed 400 meter kids run for ages 12 and under. Registration windows and fees differ by race.

Mountain running at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort on July 4, 2026. Options include a single loop Mountain Race (~10 km, ~3,900 ft), a two loop SkyRace (~20 km, ~7,800 ft), a Vertical K and a kids climb, finishing at the summit.

Trail races on a 16.5 mile loop in Finger Lakes National Forest offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile distances with four aid stations, camping, a BBQ and awards.

Two trail races at Afton State Park on July 4, 2026: 25 km and 50 km along the St. Croix River. Organized by ultrarunners, the event provides course maps, aid station support, volunteer coordination and published results.

A multi-distance July 4 event in Newport, Vermont offering Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K and a 2 Mile trail. Courses run along the waterfront, on the Beebe Spur Bike Path and on Memphremagog Trails with wooded sections.

Celebrate the 4th of July at Oak Mountain State Park with an 8.2 mile run through Central Alabama. Join the Birmingham Track Club for this long standing holiday tradition and enjoy beautiful park scenery.

Two days of trail races at Grand Targhee on July 4 and 5, 2026 offering 50K, 22K, 10K and a 1K kids race. Each race is capped at 200 entries, features aid stations and podium awards, and is a cupless event.

Celebrate Independence Day with a 10K, 5K, or 1K trail run through scenic north Bozeman. Support adults with developmental disabilities while enjoying mountain views and a mostly flat, hard-packed course.

Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 5k along Pueblo's Arkansas River Trail. This family-friendly event features costume prizes, finisher medals, and post-race activities. Proceeds support the local running community and charitable cau..

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with the certified Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event features a greenway course, finisher medals, and post-race home-baked food. Early registration includes a technical tank top.

A July event in Madisonville, TN featuring 17.76- and 7.4-mile courses, an in-person ruck division with set pack weights, and a virtual 17.76 option; the course follows the Kefauver greenway and local bike trail.

Multi-distance trail and timed events on Kennesaw Mountain Trail with distances from 6 hours to 100 miles. Aid stations are provided and proceeds support services for people experiencing homelessness.

A 5K run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado following the Fraser River Trail from Gondola Plaza to the Rendezvous Event Center, with an after party featuring refreshments, awards and prize giveaways.

Mark America's 250th birthday at the Freedom Run in Springfield's Centennial Park. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or a 1-mile fun run/walk on a course that starts atop a hill. Every finisher gets a commemorative shirt and medal.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.

A map-based mystery run from Ghirardelli Square through classic San Francisco neighborhoods, with team navigation, chip-tagged checkpoints, 5K and 10K options, age and gender divisions, and post-event snacks and socializing.