Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

The Finger Lakes 50s offers a scenic trail running challenge on a looped course through the Finger Lakes National Forest. Choose from 25K, 50K, or 50 mile distances, all finishing with a BBQ and community atmosphere. Camping is available fo..

The Afton Trail Run is an ultrarunner-organized trail race in the scenic Afton State Park along the St. Croix River. Choose between a 25 km or 50 km course on the park's varied trails. The event takes place on the Fourth of July.

A community run on gravel paths and wooded trails offering distances from 2 miles to a half marathon, held with July Fourth festivities and donating 20% of fees to NAMI Vermont for suicide prevention.

Celebrate the 4th of July at Oak Mountain State Park with an 8.2 mile run through Central Alabama. Join the Birmingham Track Club for this long standing holiday tradition and enjoy beautiful park scenery.

Hit the trails at Grand Targhee for the Wildflower Run this July. Choose from a 50K, 22K, 10K, or a 1K kids' race, all set among wildflowers and Teton views. Every finisher gets a unique award and a hat.

Celebrate July 4 in Bozeman with Reach Inc Race for Independence, a trail run supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Choose 1K, 5K or 10K in person or virtual and enjoy scenic trails, mountain views, and community spirit.

Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 5k along Pueblo's Arkansas River Trail. This family-friendly event features costume prizes, finisher medals, and post-race activities. Proceeds support the local running community and charitable cau..

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with the certified Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event features a greenway course, finisher medals, and post-race home-baked food. Early registration includes a technical tank top.

Celebrate Independence Day at the 1776 Merica run in Madisonville's Kefauver Park. Wear your best patriotic colors for the 17.76, 7.4, or Ruck event. It's a live gathering to run with pride.

Celebrate July 4th with a scenic 5K or 10K trail run at North Tahoe Regional Park. The race finishes at the sandy Tahoe Vista Recreation Area Beach for post-run festivities. Enjoy a costume contest, awards, and included event perks.

The Underground Circus 100 The Underground Circus 100 is an ultramarathon event held on July 4, 2026, in Kennesaw, Georgia. The course uses the Kennesaw Mountain trail and surrounding areas, featuring mixed surfaces of trail, gravel road, a..

Kick off Independence Day with a 5k run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado. The scenic route travels along the Fraser River Trail and finishes at the Rendezvous Event Center for a post-race party.

Mark America's 250th birthday at the Freedom Run in Springfield's Centennial Park. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or a 1-mile fun run/walk on a course that starts atop a hill. Every finisher gets a commemorative shirt and medal.

A 4-mile climb at White Tank Regional Park on July 4, 2026, running from the park entrance to the top through mountain terrain, with aid stations, shuttle service, finisher medal and T-shirt.

The 14th Bay 2 Bankers offers a unique team adventure through San Francisco. Navigate a 5K or 10K course from Ghirardelli Square using a custom map. Teams of up to five can enjoy post-run refreshments.

A point-to-point 38K trail race on July 4, 2026, along the Bangtail Divide from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek. Entry is limited to 150 runners, the race is cupless, and a shuttle between Crosscut Mountain Sports Center and the course is req..

This cross country run on July 4th in Williams Bay offers a 5K on grass trails through the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. A kids' quarter-mile event is also available. Registration is online only, with awards for top age-group finishers.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at over 10,000 feet in North America’s highest city. This 5K run and walk through downtown Leadville supports local youth athletics and begins just before the annual holiday parade.

The Rochester 5K Trail Run/Walk is a 4th of July event on marked forest trails. It starts and finishes at River Brook Park, following a loop with single-track sections and rolling hills.

This July 4th event in Tofte features a muddy 10k trail run and walk, plus a free one mile race. The 10k route climbs toward the Superior Hiking Trail before descending on a snowmobile path. Participants must be 11 or older, and dogs are no..