Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail Half Marathon and 10K through Massey Meadow in the Uinta Mountains, featuring views of Dry Fork Canyon's Flume Trail, staffed aid stations, and a cash prize when a new course record is set.

A trail event at Welling Ridge Trails offering 4, 8, 16, 32 and 40 mile options, a 20 lb ruck relay, and finisher awards.

An off road 5 Miles obstacle course in Saint Charles, Iowa on September 26, 2026, hosted by Contributors Breakfast Club; the local fundraiser keeps proceeds in Iowa and lets participants help design several obstacles.

A two day running festival on the Long Beach Peninsula offering races from kids dashes to a sand marathon. The weekend includes an expo, awards across many categories, and support for local charities.

A 24-hour endurance event at Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball Park on September 26, 2026, run on a 0.31-mile concourse loop. Solo and four-person relay formats, full overnight aid station, finishers' medals, shirts and awards including a 100..

Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run/Walk at Cub Creek Park offers timed 5K and 10K trail races, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual run or walk option, with proceeds benefiting a Relay for Life team.

A 5K trail run or walk at Patriot's Park in Greenville on 09/26/2026 focused on community support for children and families affected by childhood cancer, with registration open 03/02/2026 and a $35 fee.

A looped backyard ultra at Lake Ahquabi where runners complete a 4.167-mile lap each hour until one runner outlasts the rest. The trail is mostly dirt with lake views; overnight runners must carry a headlamp.

Experience the natural beauty of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area with a loop trail race featuring 17.5 mile and 10K options primarily on single track terrain.

A 9 km (5.6 miles) trail race in Helena, Montana, with roughly 1,300 feet of elevation change and more than 4 miles of single-track. The 50th edition climbs Mount Helena and returns to Last Chance Gulch with mountain and city views.

A neighborhood 5K at The Watershed School in Fairbanks on September 26, 2026 that raises funds for the Watershed School PTSA. A pancake and sausage fundraiser at the school offers a discount for runners with bibs.

A new race in Oakley, Utah on September 26, 2026, offering five distances from a full marathon to a 5k along scenic trails and mountain views. Start and finish are at Oakley Rodeo Grounds with aid stations, music, and postrace awards.

Trail races at Natural Bridge Caverns include 4, 8 and 16 mile options, a Youth 1 Mile, and Last Person Standing run and ruck formats. The course features an in-cave start for distance races, marked trails, aid stations, and a cupless polic..

A 10 km trail loop at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, with 1335 ft of ascent to the peak and back. Entry includes a bib, T-shirt, finish necklace, swag, a 12 week training guide, and access to a post-race festival.

Experience the scenic single track trails of Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area with distances ranging from a kids run to a 50K ultra. Runners receive a finisher mug after navigating this forested Alaska course.

Trail runs of 10k, 5k and a free 2k family run at James Lee Memorial Park in Carson City. 5k and 10k registration includes a one year CVTA membership and tech shirts are provided to finishers.

Tick Tock Ultra in Lakeland, FL offers 12-hour and 6-hour individual events plus a 12-hour relay around Lake Hollingsworth on 2.84-mile paved laps; the event is limited to 200 entrants and supports the Pheel Good Foundation.

Trail races of 5 and 10 mile length through Frontenac State Park featuring varied single track, prairie, climbs, and cupless aid stations.

FlatRock in Independence, KS is a technical single-track trail event on the Elk River Hiking Trail offering distances from 5K to 50K, staffed aid stations, packet pickup with a pre-race dinner, and support for ultradistance runners.

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park with distances of 50K, 25k, 10K and 5k. The 50K uses two 25k loops with aid stations; 5k and 10k finishers receive a full color print.