Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

On July 11 in Bend, Oregon, Bend Dirt Fest is a multi discipline endurance festival with trail, mountain bike and gravel distances for solo riders or teams. Enjoy scenic courses, local aid stations and a lively race day atmosphere.

Run the Vero Beach Octopus Ultra at the Environmental Learning Center, a unique multi distance ultramarathon with eight out and back arms so you can pick distances from a 5K up to a 100 mile challenge. Support the center and enjoy coastal t..

Challenge yourself on the Ironstone 100K, a scenic point to point ultramarathon across the Alleghenies. With minimal aid stations and a grassroots, all volunteer vibe, this tough July race is part of the GrandSlam SufferFest Series.

Tackle scenic, technical trails at Sawnee Mountain Preserve on July 11, 2026, choosing between 3.1 miles or 4.0 miles. Limited to 325 runners, this fast, friendly trail run features challenging climbs, rocky singletrack, a water station mid..

Enjoy the Waugoshance Trail with 50K, marathon, and half marathon courses across mostly single track through Lake Michigan bluffs and forests. The race finishes at Mackinaw City School with bused starts and aid stations.

Tackle the Devil's Backbone near Bozeman on exposed alpine ridgelines and technical high country with serious elevation gain. 25 mile and 50 mile options support local trail charities by donation.

The Honey Badger 100 is a rugged 100 mile ultramarathon based at Cheney State Park near Wichita, KS, mixing scenic park stretches with long road miles and a 36 hour finish window. Crews are required and finishers earn coveted buckles.

Take on Snowbird's Cirque Series: an 8.9 mile mountain trail race with 3,610 feet of climbing, steep technical singletrack and a summit finish at Hidden Peak. Limited to 500 runners, this high alpine challenge rewards speed and grit.

Grin & Bear It is an annual Crested Butte trail event featuring a challenging 25 km loop, a 15 km out and back, and a mountain bike route through high alpine terrain and big climbs. Registration opens December 1, 2025.

Join the Life Time Silver Rush 50 Run in Leadville for a high alpine 50 mile out and back plus 15 mile and 5K juniors. With seven aid stations and Leadville Trail 100 Run qualifier spots, this is a true mountain challenge.

Enjoy coastal redwoods and river crossings in Santa Cruz at the San Lorenzo River Trail Run, with distances from 10K to 50K and a free kids run. Pre registered runners get shirts and all finishers earn custom medals.

Run the Beaverhead Endurance Runs along the Continental Divide near Salmon, Idaho, with 55K and 100K point to point options through high mountain terrain. The 100K is a Western States qualifier and both races qualify for UTMB.

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K on July 11 in Wauseon, a family friendly route through wooded trails and park meadows. Stay after for food trucks, refreshments, prizes and a hands on pollinator garden workshop.

Run high alpine trails amid wildflowers in Teton Village, WY at Teton Mountain Runs on July 11 and 12, 2026. Choose 15K, 30K or 50K courses and enjoy tram access, summit views and waffles at the top.

Hit mountain trails and sweeping ridgetop views at the Siskiyou Out Back Running Festival in the Mt Ashland area July 11 and 12. Choose from 100K, 50K, 15K or 8K courses and enjoy camping, food and live music at this community focused trail..

Run under the stars at Usery Mountain Regional Park with the Stunner Night Runs, offering 50K, 25K, 12K and 6K on fast, well marked trails. Expect supportive aid stations, live split tracking and a festive finish atmosphere.

The scenic Laramie Peak Half Marathon in Esterbrook was scheduled for July 11, 2026 but is cancelled. Check back for future race updates or nearby summer running events.

Pick your challenge on a scenic 3.1 mile loop at Windsor Castle Park with timed 10 hour, 5 hour and 2 hour options plus a one lap 5k and rucking available. Enjoy a low key vibe, a well stocked aid station and a homemade finisher medal.

Experience the ice age terrain of Devil's Lake at Dances with Dirt, with distances from 10K to 50 miles for every trail runner. Enjoy marked courses with aid, a famously dramatic aid station, finisher medals, and post race food and a brew.

Hades Climb in Springfield pits you against a stair loop course to see how many laps you can finish in 1, 2 or 4 hours while collecting stamped seals toward a fiery medal. Sparks, fire effects, a lap bell and loud music crank the intensity.