Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Looped trail ultras at Killen's Pond State Park near Felton, DE with 50 mile, 50 kilometer and 12 hour options on a roughly 3.1 mile mostly dirt loop. The format is self supported with water provided and manual lap timing.

Night trail races in Dixon Illinois on an approximate 5 mile loop with solo distances and a three person relay, single aid station, post race snack, and on site tees for all participants.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

A road race on Whidbey Island through Ebey’s National Historical Reserve offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon on hilly, scenic roads. Proceeds support safe and sober graduation activities for Coupeville High School Class of 2027.

A multi-event day in Coal Valley with a 5K Mud Adventure Run, a Ninja Kids Run, and a Cross Country Trail Run. Main obstacles include a Tire Wall, Ninja Scaling Wall and Weight Lift; spectator entry is $7.

A trail event at Mt McSauba in Charlevoix on August 8, 2026, featuring a 6K course with steep climbs and single track plus a 1K kids run. Proceeds support loon protection and local outdoor education.

Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Tom Pence Ranch offers Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races on rugged high desert terrain, plus kids races, a Hurricane Heat four hour event and an obstacle workshop.

The 13th annual JailBreak Escape Urban Challenge Run is a 3.1 miles obstacle and CrossFit style course in Lexington, SC on August 8, 2026 that raises funds for Lexington County law enforcement. Teams can compete for awards or enter to compl..

Wildcat XC on August 8, 2026 in Janesville, Iowa includes a competitive 5K, a fun 5K, a family run, and a youth 1 mile race. Fees are $30 for the 5K and $15 for the kids mile and all proceeds support the Janesville CSD Cross Country program..

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

A 24 hour challenge at Elijah Bristow State Park where runners complete ten 5 km laps at 2.5 hour intervals. Camping, meals, drinks, event shirts and swag are provided and finishers receive a coffin style award.

A 5K cross country race at Hagerstown High School on August 8, 2026, organized by WCC Challenge. The course is a double loop of steep hills on grass and dirt and benefits Hagerstown High School Athletics/Cross Country.

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

A cross-country 5K and 1 mile fun run at Lane Southern Orchards in Fort Valley, GA, supporting Middle Georgia Toys for Tots. The grassy course runs through peach orchards and the event is part of the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix.

Trail races of 16 mile and 8 mile take place at Rampart Reservoir near Woodland Park, Colorado. Pre registration is required and parking is on USFS Roads 950 and 951 with about a quarter mile walk to the start.

A community 5K on August 8, 2026 at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH featuring a campus-and-trail course; runners and walkers of all ages are welcome and proceeds support the Pinkerton Fund to benefit students.

An annual community 5K run with a family fun walk at Centennial Park in Munford on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Entry is listed as $34.09 and awards cover overall, masters, grand masters and multiple age groups.

A charity 5K at McAlpine Creek Park on August 8, 2026, presented by the Stride Forward Foundation. Proceeds support Charlotte area food banks and early registrants receive a guaranteed race shirt.

Horning Farms Hustle pairs a scenic 5k and a 1 mile fun run on a working dairy farm in Manchester Michigan. Routes pass crop fields and calves, with medals for all and T shirts for paid entries.

Old Fort Fifty takes place Saturday, 8 August 2026. The event materials include an event schedule, course maps, registration status checks, and automatic race-day result posting for connected Twitter accounts.