Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join the Reach Inc. Race for Independence in Bozeman for scenic trail 1K, 5K and 10K races with virtual options, medals for top finishers and a community raffle. Trails are mostly hard packed with gentle hills and lovely river views.

Celebrate July 4 with Pueblo's Firecracker 5k along the Arkansas River Trail in City Park. Family friendly fun with music, Kona Ice, costume contests and proceeds supporting local running and youth grants. Medals for the first 350 finishers..

Team up for the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon on 4 July 2026 in the Central Lake District. This two day mountain marathon for pairs tests navigation and stamina across rugged, scenic fell country with varied courses and competitive st..

Celebrate July 4 in Huntsville with the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run along the scenic Aldridge Creek Greenway. Finishers get medals and home baked treats in a family friendly atmosphere with childcare available.

Celebrate July 4 in Madisonville TN with the 1776 Merica Run offering 17.76 and 7.4 mile courses plus a ruck division. Run in person or virtually July 2 to 8 along scenic lakeside trails with a post race cookout.

Beat the heat on July 5, 2026 in Indianapolis with the Heatwave Half Marathon offering distances for all levels from a kids dash to a half marathon and relay. Enjoy chip timing, a designer shirt, custom medal and Kona Ice at the finish.

Vol State is a legendary 314 mile point to point road race from Missouri to the Rock on Sand Mountain in Georgia, starting with a ferry across the Mississippi. Runners must be self reliant in July heat with no race aid stations.

High Trails Trail Running Retreat in Buena Vista Colorado, July 9 to 12, 2026 offers guided trail outings of 10 to 20 miles and a possible group ascent of Hope Pass. Expect coaching, shared meals, and stunning mountain views.

Silverheels Trail Runs in Como, Colorado feature distances from 10 miles to 100 miles on high alpine singletrack and fire roads, averaging over 10,000 feet. Rugged scenery, big climbs and thin air make this a true high altitude trail challe..

Hardrock Hundred is a legendary 100 mile ultramarathon across Colorado's San Juan Mountains, climbing high alpine trails past historic mining towns. In 2026 the route runs clockwise and benefits local trail and scholarship programs.

Notchview Ultra invites runners July 10 to 13, 2026 in Windsor, MA, offering formats from 100.7 miles down to 6 hour on a scenic 1.9 mile loop. Enjoy frequent aid, camping, swag, and proceeds supporting local conservation.

Join the Follow the Flag 5K trail in Pleasant Grove for scenic miles, a steady climb, and a memorable finish beneath a large American flag. Part of the Run2Remember series, this volunteer race supports military and first responder families.

Run Pinky’s Rock n Rolla on July 11 in Richmond Hill NY: a rugged 4 mile trail through 100 year old pines and Queens longest oak forest. All finishers get medals, top three earn prizes, dogs welcome, and proceeds benefit Puppy Kitty NYCity.

Enjoy the scenic Deer Creek Half Marathon in Midway Utah, a 13.1 mile trail along Deer Creek Reservoir with rolling climbs and a capped, friendly field. Expect aid stations, a custom finisher medal, and no cutoff time.

Run rugged ridgelines and Ponderosa forests at Mission Ridge near Wenatchee, WA, with distances from a kids race to a 100 Miler. Enjoy technical single track, sweeping Cascade views and massive elevation for a true mountain running test.

Near Mt Hood, the Mt Hood Trail Runs offer 50 mile, 50K and 25K courses on scenic shaded single track and Pacific Crest Trail sections. Held over a July weekend with limited entries, finishers get a commemorative pint glass.

Run through the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area at the Goshen Gallop, a friendly trail event offering 10K and 5K routes across ski trails and gravel roads. Support local trail stewardship while enjoying a scenic Vermont race.

Bend Dirt Fest in Bend Oregon on July 11, 2026 blends trail running, gravel cycling, and mountain biking across scenic singletrack and gravel roads. Race solo or in teams and finish at the Athletic Club of Bend for lively festival vibes.

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.