Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail ultras on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering a 50 mile, a 55K, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge with crushed gravel surfaces, aid stations, crew access points, cupless racing rules, and USATF certification for the 50 mile.

A remote trail event in Tiadaghton State Forest offering a 25K and a Half Marathon that share a nine mile section through technical single track, streams, and scenic viewpoints; registration opens December 16, 2025.

Join Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run in Grayling MI on June 6, 2026 for a hilly 5 mile race or an easier about 3 mile route that welcomes walkers. Custom socks while supplies last and online registration closes June 5.

Trail races in Dillon, Montana on June 6, 2026 include a 15k, 5k, kid's 5k and one mile fun run. Courses are off pavement through sagebrush hills with extensive single track and significant climbing.

Shadow of the Giants stages 50k and 20k trail races near Fish Camp, California, based at Camp Green Meadows. Aid stations sit about 5 to 7 miles apart and the 50k carries an eight hour time limit with an optional early start.

A June trail event at Butterfield Trailhead offering 50 mile, 50k and 30k courses across single track, dirt and fire roads with marked navigation, staffed aid stations, free photos, and local finisher medals.

Tackle rolling, technical single track at the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park trail run in Cumming GA on June 6, 2026. Choose a 6.4 mile or 3.35 mile route through wooded trails and rocky climbs for a fun, challenging off road race.

A measured *100-mile* loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley with varied terrain, 14,000 feet of gain and 14 climbs. The volunteer-run event offers a 24 hour cutoff for the silver buckle.

Hit alpine single track at Granby Ranch in Granby, Colorado on June 6, 2026 with options from 6 Mile to 50k and a unique Elevation Challenge. Expect rugged scenery, well stocked aid stations, and a lively resort finish.

An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve that combines four 2 mile loops with a BYOB mystery beer before each lap. Solo runners or teams of 2 to 4 compete, followed by post race games, food, music and awards.

Run a scenic 5K cross country through wooded trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park at Old Trail School. A flat 1 mile family fun run welcomes kids and strollers for a relaxed finish and finisher medals for youngsters.

Trail races near Malibu, CA on June 6, 2026, offering distances from a half marathon to 100k over single track and fire road in the Santa Monica Mountains. Registration is open through June 1, 2026.

Eagle Up Ultra is a 24 hour race on a five mile loop at St. Helena Park in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Options include a new 25K, individual 24 hour entries, and relay teams aiming for 100 miles.

A point to point trail running event through the Huron River Watershed on June 6, 2026, offering 100 mile and 50 mile races with extensive aid station support. The race is organized by a 501c3 and directs proceeds to watershed protection.

Trail races near Old Fort NC offering a 50k loop, a point to point half marathon with about 2500 ft net descent, and a 10k figure eight loop across new and classic local trails.

Trail races of 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile distances on Vashon Island using the Gateway Trail system. Rolling singletrack and park trails with aid stations, a team competition, youth discounts and proceeds supporting island youth athletics.

A 50-mile out-and-back on the Pacific Crest Trail in Cleveland National Forest with about 7,500 feet of elevation gain and aid stations spaced along the route. The course runs between roughly 3,000 and 6,000 feet and follows mostly single-t..

A timed loop race at Elijah Bristow State Park on June 6, 2026 offering 24 hour, 12 hour day, 12 hour night and 6 hour options. The 1.05 mile loop has minimal elevation change and a 200 runner capacity.

Rainier to Ruston Rail-Trail Relay (R2R) is a National Trails Day running event spanning from Mount Rainier to Ruston, near Tacoma, Washington. Scheduled for June 6, 2026, the race brings athletes and community members together to run along..

A weekend trail running festival in Mueller State Park offering 100 mile, 100k, 50k and 25k looped races on smooth single and double track. The event includes night running options, crew access at aid stations, shuttled parking for shorter..