Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail races at Mt Van Hoevenberg on August 8, 2026 offer 10K, half marathon and 50K courses over single track and steep terrain. Start and finish are in the venue stadium and course maps are provided.

An outdoor fitness event at Silver Lake near June Lake on August 8, 2026, offering four distance options and a required 20 lb dry load. Elevation gains are provided for each course.

Join the US Road Running event in Katy for a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon on the Mason Creek Hike and Bike Trail. Earn a finisher medal and participate in the best costume contest during this series race.

A paved out and back running event on the Spirit Trail in Knob Noster, Missouri. Distances include 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K, and all finishers receive a medal.

Timed 6 hour and 3 hour endurance runs on a 1.01 mile loop at Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville, IL, with a mixed crushed limestone and pavement surface. Field limited to 120; proceeds support the nature center.

Experience a true off trail adventure at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area where navigation is key. Choose from distances up to 20 miles and explore the Montana wilderness through a unique route of your own making.

An evening trail 5K at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC featuring a mixed-surface course with gentle climbs, options for in-person or virtual participation, post-race food and a community atmosphere. A weekend challenge pairs..

Experience Minnesota's single track mountain bike trails at the Mount Roseau Trail Run. Choose between a 3.8 mile or 6.2 mile chip timed course featuring twisty paths and varied elevation.

Participate in a 5K run or walk at the Somerset Historical Center to support the North Star Cross Country team. Enjoy a dedicated cross country course with awards for various age groups and included event t-shirts.

Timed 24 hour, 12 hour, and 6 hour runs on a 1.05 mile loop at Bush's Pasture Park in Salem, Oregon. The event features chipped timing, a single aid station, and a participant cap.

Looped ultramarathons at Killen's Pond State Park near Felton, DE, with 50 mile, 50K, and 12-hour options on a shaded 3.1 mile dirt loop. The event is self-supported, manually timed, and limited to 30 entrants per race.

A night trail event in Dixon Illinois offering 5 10 and 15 mile options plus a 3 person relay. Loop course over grass gravel and dirt with one aid station and a post race snack.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

A road race on Whidbey Island through Ebey’s National Historical Reserve offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon on hilly, scenic roads. Proceeds support safe and sober graduation activities for Coupeville High School Class of 2027.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

A trail event at Mt McSauba in Charlevoix on August 8, 2026, featuring a 6K course with steep climbs and single track plus a 1K kids run. Proceeds support loon protection and local outdoor education.

Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Tom Pence Ranch offers Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races on rugged high desert terrain, plus kids races, a Hurricane Heat four hour event and an obstacle workshop.

The 13th annual JailBreak Escape Urban Challenge Run is a 3.1 miles obstacle and CrossFit style course in Lexington, SC on August 8, 2026 that raises funds for Lexington County law enforcement. Teams can compete for awards or enter to compl..

Wildcat XC on August 8, 2026 in Janesville, Iowa includes a competitive 5K, a fun 5K, a family run, and a youth 1 mile race. Fees are $30 for the 5K and $15 for the kids mile and all proceeds support the Janesville CSD Cross Country program..

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.