Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

Hit the trails at French Park for a scenic 3.6 mile dirt trail run featuring creek crossings, meadow views and log bridges. Enjoy age graded awards, random Altra shoe giveaways and season pass options for the full Dirt Days series.

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.

Run the Yeti Washington ultra on the Palouse to Cascades Trail June 26 to 27. Choose 100K, 100 mile or 200K from Hyak Sno Park and tackle a crushed limestone out and back with a cold 2.3 mile tunnel and crew friendly aid.

The Copper Kings 100 is a scenic, challenging 100 mile loop trail race around Butte, Montana held June 26 to 27, 2026, with nearly 14,000 feet of climb through high alpine terrain. The race welcomes a fully inclusive field including a nonbi..

Tackle the Wallowa Skyrace in Joseph Oregon on June 26 2026, a 3700 foot climb over 4.2 miles to Mt Howard with sweeping Eagle Cap Wilderness views. Finish near Wallowa Lake Tramway with included tram ride, medal and post race refreshments.

Run the Blue Mountain Bash Trail 5K through scenic Blue Mountains in Umatilla National Forest on a wide, rolling out and back course. All finishers get shirts and medals and a shuttle from Pomeroy is included with registration.

Join Hollis Hills Farm Revival in Ellenboro NC on June 27 for 5K, 25K or 50K loops around the farm and hunter's cabin. All entry fees support farm development and finishers receive unique handmade pottery medals.

Night Howler 50 in Hoover AL on June 27, 2026 is a 50 mile sunset ultramarathon run as 20 laps of a 2.5 mile wooded loop. Night running requires headlamps, aid every lap, and finishers within the 16 hour cutoff earn a custom belt buckle.

Run the legendary Western States 100, a 100.2 mile trail ultramarathon through Sierra high country and gold country with 18,000 feet of climbing and scenic river crossings. The 2026 race is June 27 to 28 and entry is by lottery.

Experience The John Cappis, a free mountaineering jaunt near Silverton Colorado on June 27, 2026. This rugged off trail challenge uses a changing route and checkpoint scoring so every mile you reach counts toward the finish.

Join the Grand Rapids Trail Run on June 27, 2026 at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery for scenic, rooty single track and rolling hills. Choose a 5K, 9K, 18K or a 9K ruck, earn a finisher tee and medal, and enjoy finish line snacks.

Hit the foothill dirt trails at Lory State Park on June 27 for the Timberview Trail Run with 10 mile, 5 mile and beginner friendly 5K options. Finish with pancakes, craft beer and finisher swag at this USATF sanctioned community favorite.

Tackle the Wy’east Wonder, a scenic point to point trail race on Mt Hood offering sweeping ridge views and net downhill miles. Choose the 50 mile or 50K for a rugged, unforgettable day on Gunsight and Surveyor's Ridge.

Experience the low frills Independence Double in Winter Park on June 27 to 28 with lap based 5K to 50K on a flat, shaded paved trail. Hand timed and cupless, the relaxed event suits self supported runners looking for simple aid and communit..

Run scenic limestone trails around Willow Creek near Pierce Nebraska at the No Shame Shindig, with 50 mile, 50K, marathon and half marathon options. Camp on site, refuel at aid stations, and score swag and finisher bling.

Take on the Trail Golf Endurance Challenge in Valparaiso on June 27, 2026 at Trailyard Outpost. Choose 50K, 10 mile or relay teams and tackle looped timed holes with rolling climbs and golf style scoring that blends pace and strategy.

Run the Life Time Leadville Trail Marathon or Heavy Half on June 27, 2026, tackling high alpine singletrack and dirt roads through historic mining country up to Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet. Expect a challenging, possibly snowy race with fu..