Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 10K road race in Norton, VA that climbs from downtown to the 4,200 foot High Knob summit with more than a 2,000 foot elevation gain.

A two-day mountain running festival in North Bend, WA with a steep Mt Si VK, Skyline 30K, a Little Si 10K, community activities, and prize awards.

A point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon on the Hennepin Canal Trail near Sterling, IL, offering 100-, 50-mile and 50K options with aid stations, bus service, and finisher awards.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Red River Gorge on a private looping course. This cup less half marathon supports local search and rescue teams while offering a festive atmosphere with medals and post race meals.

Experience a scenic trail run or walk through the Northeast Equine Sanctuary in Maine. Enjoy yoga sessions and a vegan BBQ while supporting animal welfare among beautiful horses and autumn foliage.

Experience a rugged trail race through the Adirondack forests and wetlands of Amy’s Park. Enjoy scenic views and a community after party at a local brewery while supporting land conservation for Lake George.

Trail races of 50K, 28K, and 15K at Hartman Rocks Recreation Area near Gunnison Colorado featuring varied terrain and broad mountain views.

A fall trail event at Oregon Gulch near Ketchum, Idaho offering a Half Marathon and a 55 km ultra on forested single-track routes with significant elevation gain, aid stations, staggered starts, and free race photos.

Trail races at Dana Peak Park near Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Harker Heights Texas offer looped courses from 10K to 100K with notable climbs and staffed aid stations. Hydration device required; pacers permitted for the 100K second loop.

Run The Woods is a trail event at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson, IL featuring 5K and 8K races with youth divisions and a one mile untimed trail walk. Proceeds benefit Easterseals Central Illinois and Timber Pointe Outdoor Center.

Trail events at Rock River Heritage County Park on October 3, 2026 include a timed 5K with chip timing and a guided 2.4 mile walk, plus a park celebration with music, food trucks, tastings, and raffles.

A field and trail running event in Millersburg, Ohio on 10/03/2026 featuring a 5k and a 0.5 mile timed kids run, held the same day as Charm Days with food, a pony parade, auctions and local sales.

The 34th Annual OXFORD Classic in Bend adds a Community 5K at Drake Park on 10/03/2026. The flat loop follows the Deschutes River on grass and paved paths and registration is free.

A weekend of looped trail races at Bear Creek Lake Park near Lakewood CO offering 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, half marathon, 10K and 5K on mostly singletrack dirt.

Family friendly mud run 5K in San Antonio with obstacles, waist deep mud pits, a Pre-Party and After-Party featuring music, food trucks and onsite bag check.

A 13.1 mile half marathon on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The technical course has some hills, a four hour cutoff and a field limited to 250 runners.

Cuyamaca 100k is a 100 kilometer trail race in San Diego on Oct 3, 2026, crossing oak woodlands, meadows, pine forest and chaparral. The 2026 event is a Western States 2027 qualifier and supports outdoor education and public lands causes.

A point to point half marathon on forested single track near Kirksville, MO with seven aid stations, shuttle service, and proceeds supporting the Forest Lake Area Trail System.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle TN on Oct 3 2026 is a Last Runner Standing race run on repeated 4.1666667 mile loops with a limited field and wait list.

Experience a historic 100 mile journey through the Ouachita Mountains on forest roads and trails. This Western States qualifier features 23 aid stations and a tradition of southern hospitality in any finishing time.