Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run through shaded pine forests and creek crossings at Village Creek State Park with choice of 5K or 10K routes that mix fast flats and technical rooty sections. Proceeds support NMA's work recovering missing and exploited children.

Run, walk, hike or ruck a scenic 5K loop as many times as you like to hit your distance at Little Carolina Trail Fest. Finishers earn a custom medal and then celebrate with live bluegrass and a beer garden with your first drink included.

Run the DINO 7K Trail Run on June 20, 2026 at Potato Creek State Park for a scenic 7 km lollipop loop with two rolling hills. Part of the DINO Trail Run Series, the event awards series points and age group medals.

Celebrate the solstice on scenic Oquirrh Mountain trails with options from an 8.5 mile climb to a demanding 55k that crests multiple summits. Expect high alpine exposure, big climbs, technical single track and rapidly changing weather so co..

Run scenic loops on Strawberry Island in the Columbia River Gorge through fields, forest, and river views. Distances from 10K to 100 miles, with aid stations, food, and a lively finish at North Bonneville Ball Fields.

The High Valley Half is a scenic point to point half marathon from Cove to Union with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing on mostly gravel roads. Bring layers, plan your return trip, and enjoy sweeping eastern Oregon views.

Choose from scenic 52K, 34K, or 10K trail runs around Lake Siskiyou beneath Mount Shasta, featuring single track trails and big mountain views. Fully stocked aid stations, finisher medal, race tee, and a post race meal round out the experie..

Run the historic Trail Rail Run in St Regis, Montana on June 20, choosing distances from 5K to 50 mile plus relay and hand cycle entries. Follow old railroad grades across trestles and a tunnel, then celebrate with music, free food and beer..

Get muddy at Gritty Chix Mud Run on June 20, 2026 at ACE Adventure Resort, Oak Hill WV. This family friendly, noncompetitive 1 mile and 5K trail event celebrates teamwork, costumes and charity with music, showers and resort perks.

Take on the Ghost Town Trail Challenge in Ebensburg, PA, a scenic endurance hike or run along a historic rail trail. Choose 7.5, 16 or 32 mile routes, enjoy aid stations and finish at Young People’s Community Center.

Dude Peak Derby in Salt Lake City on June 20 is a scenic but demanding 16 mile trail featuring about 4,000 feet of climb from Memory Grove Park along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Self supported cupless with cash prizes to top finishers.

Join Trail Nut at Turkey Mountain on June 20, 2026 for a spirited 5K and 1 Mile on scenic trails. Timed races with finisher medals and a double entry option make this a fun challenge for first timers and seasoned runners alike.

Bring island energy to Southside Lions Park for The Big Kahuna 5K and 10K on June 20, 2026. Enjoy music, leis, medals, a Kids Dash, and in person or virtual options for runners of every pace.

Celebrate the solstice with the ORRRC Summer Solstice Trail Run in Yellow Springs on June 20, 2026, featuring a scenic 13.5 mile course at John Bryan State Park. Chip timing, refreshments and volunteer opportunities promise a fun summer tra..

Celebrate Juneteenth with a community fun run at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. Free 5K and kids half mile invite families and runners of all abilities to enjoy outdoor fitness, music, and community spirit with the Loppet Foundation.

Take on the High Bridge Challenge on June 20, 2026 and link two Virginia Adventures races along the scenic High Bridge Trail near Farmville. Choose a combo from 26k to 150k and earn a special award for completing both races.

Run rugged mountain terrain around the Salmon River in Challis, Idaho with 108K, 55K and 32K options. Big climbs, scenic historic sites, multiple aid stations and crew access at select distances make this a classic Idaho trail ultra.

Little Loggers Trail Fest invites kids 12 and under to a free 2.75 mile trail run in North Bend PA on June 21, with volunteers and EMS on course. Enjoy post race lunch, activities, and a bonus entry to the Little Pine 5 Miler in October.

The new Denali50K on June 21, 2026 invites just 50 runners to a rugged, scenic descent from Maclaren Summit to Alpine Creek Lodge with crew support and a 9 hour cutoff. Expect tundra, rivers and remote Alaskan beauty on a fast yet demanding..

Run the Denali 100K on June 21, 2026, a scenic point to point road race along the Denali Highway finishing near Denali National Park. Field is limited to 50 runners and each entry helps the Denali Education Center.