Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A community Juneteenth observance in Theodore Wirth Park on June 20, 2026, honoring emancipation with inclusive outdoor activities. The event features a kids half mile and a 5K and is hosted in partnership with the Loppet Foundation.

The High Bridge Challenge pairs the Freight Train and Night Train on High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA. Runners can combine distances across four combo options and receive a special handcrafted award for completing both races.

Trail ultramarathons in Challis, Idaho offering 32K, 55K and 108K courses with mountain climbs, mixed trail surfaces and multiple aid stations. Crew access and a final mile into town are part of the race experience.

Cancer Challenge Bella Vista on June 20, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 1 mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course. Registration includes a shirt, swag bag, snacks, a medal and age group awards.

A multi-distance single-track event at Ward Mountain Forest Service Campgrounds on June 20, 2026, offering 2+, 5.5+, 8.5+, 13.3-mile and full marathon courses with marked trails, aid stations, timing chips, and awards.

Trail races of 10K, half marathon, 35K, and 50K wind through Fort Ord National Monument’s single track, sandy hills, and wildflower fields. The cupless event is chip timed, limits entries to 350 runners, and features stocked aid stations.

The Longest Light 101 is a 101-mile endurance run in Spokane, Washington. Runners complete 64 laps on a 1.58-mile course within a 32-hour limit. Participants receive a t-shirt and can earn a finisher's buckle.

A community trail event in Steubenville, OH featuring a 5k trail run and walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option. The course follows the Purple and Red trails at Historic Beatty Park with wooded paths and creek crossings.

Early morning trail run in Gay City State Park offering 3, 5 and 8 mile races. The 8 mile is part of the Blue Blazed and USATF CT MUT series and includes teams of three competing for prize money.

A family-friendly 5K and 1K kids run in Yorba Linda that commemorates Title IX, follows the El Cajon Trail, welcomes strollers and dogs, and includes a vendor fair and finisher medals.

A trail event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area with a Vertical Mile and a Half Vertical Mile held on a looped course featuring the steep Stairway to Heaven climb. Entry is limited to 175 participants and costs $40 plus fees.

A rugged out and back on the Catoctin Blue Trail near Frederick, MD offering a 50K and a 25K Half Cat, with rocky singletrack, shaded forest, stream crossings, three staffed aid stations, and mandatory carried hydration.

A four-race trail series around Huntsville, Alabama from June through August offering short and long distances, spectator-friendly mountain courses, aid stations and a series t-shirt. Series bundles are capped at 250 entries and include fin..

Trail 5K and 10K near Huntsville Alabama with bluff views, creek crossings and staffed aid stations. The event is cupless, capped at 400 runners, and includes a t shirt and finisher award.

A mountain trail event near Bozeman offering 30K and 50K routes with substantial climbing and minimal aid. The field is capped at 130, finishers receive an OG hat, and drop bags and limited aid stations are provided.

A 10K on gravel dike trails at Howard Marsh Metropark on June 20, 2026, followed by optional kayaking on eight miles of aquatic trails. Awards for overall and masters and finisher medals for all.

A community 5k run, walk, or jog at Altered Genius Brewing Co. Trailside Taproom in Imperial, PA on June 20, 2026, part of the Pennsylvania Brewery Running Series with a post-run celebration and ticket prices from $32 to $110.08.

Run the scenic Puso 10K on the flat, gravel C&O Canal path in Georgetown, Washington DC. This chip-timed event benefits the PUSO Foundation and awards top finishers. All participants receive a finisher's medal and tech shirt.

A free kids-only trail race on June 21, 2026 at Western Clinton Sportsmans Club in Hyner / North Bend, PA, featuring a flagged 2.75-mile course with volunteers and an aid station, plus a post-race lunch and series participation option.

The new Denali50K on June 21, 2026 invites just 50 runners to a rugged, scenic descent from Maclaren Summit to Alpine Creek Lodge with crew support and a 9 hour cutoff. Expect tundra, rivers and remote Alaskan beauty on a fast yet demanding..