Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A multi-distance running event in Orlando on 2026-07-18 featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, shorter youth races, relay and a virtual option with mailed packets and race swag.

A trail ultra at Great Bear Ski Valley near Sioux Falls offering 20k, 30k, and 50k distances on a roughly 10k loop with significant elevation gain and aid at the loop start and finish.

Repeating 2 km out and back laps on the Thumb Open Space trail in Estes Park. Participants collect a poker chip at each turnaround and the most chips wins during a sunup to sundown timeframe; 35 spots and a $100 entry fee.

Timed loop event at Route 66 State Park in Eureka, MO. Runners complete measured 2.425 mile loops and 0.333 mile short loops within 3 hour or 6 hour limits with cupless aid and required lights for night running.

Trail races in Hartford, Vermont, through the Hartford Town Forest and Conservation Area. Courses mix logging roads, packed trails, and single track, with a 5K mostly downhill and a 10K that earns Western NH series points.

A roughly 50 km trail ultramarathon on the southern Massanutten range with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain, six aid stations, and a post run gathering at the Route 211 commuter parking lot. Entry is limited to 75 runners.

A 5K run/walk along the Bear River in Petoskey, Michigan, featuring a footbridge and riverside gravel trail with a shaded final mile; proceeds support the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders and awards are given by age division.

A running event at Charlestown Park offering a five person relay and a solo ultra challenge on a roughly 2.2 mile loop. Teams and solo runners compete to cover the greatest distance with cash awards for top finishers.

A multi-sport relay event at Kroger Field in Lexington that raises funds through TeamRaising and donations to help cancer patients with needs such as gas, hotels, and meals.

A 100-minute looped running event at Williams Park in Gibsonburg where laps are recorded on a 0.9 mile loop. Entry is $25 and proceeds support a local foundation; all finishers receive awards and post-run food is provided.

A roughly 3 mile obstacle trail run at Joint Base Lewis McChord on July 18, 2026, limited to 1,500 entrants. Waves of 25 start every five minutes and packet pickup includes a shirt, custom medal, bib and beverage ticket.

A 12-hour loop event in Lawrence Woods within the Middlesex Fells Reservation near Medford, MA. The course is an approximately five mile loop with a minimal aid station; participants commonly set up personal spots near the start and aid are..

A free one-day trail event on 07/18/2026 at Sweet Pine near Browning, MT, featuring 10K, 5K and 1-mile races with registration open 2026-06-14 to 2026-07-18; some races list an 8-year minimum age.

A midsummer trail event at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock offering a 3.1 mile 5K and a 2.2 mile nature hike, a Christmas in July costume theme, eco friendly medals, and proceeds to support a terrain park tow rope and four season recreation.

A community fun run at Lubbock Lake Landmark with 5K and 3K options on a caliche gravel trail through Yellow House Draw. Drinks provided and registrants receive a free event t-shirt.

A community trail event at Ranch Camp with organized 5k and 10k courses, water stations, medical support, sliding-scale registration, and post-race tie-dye and crafts for finishers.

A night trail event at Tyler State Park offering distances from 5K to 50K plus a 13K ruck, run on rooty singletrack with required headlamp and a 9-hour cutoff.

A summer mountain trail race in Manitou Springs, Colorado, covering *12.6 miles* up Barr Trail to Barr Camp and back. The event is run under a Pike National Forest permit and is part of the Garden to Peak Challenge.

TransRockies Run is a three day stage race in Moab, Utah on July 19 to 21, 2026, offering two distance options called Half Pint and Full Pint along with a race guide and supporting event information.

Cliff Runner 10K on July 19, 2026 in Sherwood, WI is a 10K trail run on mostly single track with rocks, roots, boulders and over 500 feet of elevation gain. Registration includes a T shirt and finisher medal and a share of proceeds supports..