Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Take on the Ghost Town Trail Challenge in Ebensburg, PA, a scenic endurance hike or run along a historic rail trail. Choose 7.5, 16 or 32 mile routes, enjoy aid stations and finish at Young People’s Community Center.

Tackle the Dude Peak Derby, a rugged 16 mile trail race in Salt Lake City with about 4,000 feet of climbing through City Creek Canyon. Start and finish at Memory Grove Park and enjoy sweeping ridgeline views on this self supported out and b..

Join Trail Nut at Turkey Mountain on June 20, 2026 for a spirited 5K and 1 Mile on scenic trails. Timed races with finisher medals and a double entry option make this a fun challenge for first timers and seasoned runners alike.

The Bigfoot Running Company - San Antonio will take place in San Antonio on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

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..

Run the Denali 100K on June 21, 2026, a scenic point to point road race along the Denali Highway finishing near Denali National Park. Field is limited to 50 runners and each entry helps the Denali Education Center.

Run the rugged Denali Highway in Alaska with the Denali135, plus 100 km and 50 km options, taking you through remote tundra, river crossings and epic climbs. Limited to 50 runners in 2026 with mandatory crew support for experienced ultras.

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.