Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Celebrate patriotism and fitness at the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in Houston with in person and virtual options for all ages. Choose from a kids dash to the half marathon and enjoy a shirt, medal and post race refreshments.

Run the Burton Creek Trail Run on Sunday, June 22, 2025, choosing 6K, 12K, or a half marathon through pine forest and Sierra meadows near Tahoe City. Single track trails and lakeside scenery make this a perfect summer trail getaway.

Take on the Big Chief 50K, a scenic trail run from Tahoe City on single track and fire roads with big climbs and Lake Tahoe views. Aid stations, medical support and a finisher medal make for a rewarding mountain day.

Run the Buckeye Trail on June 28, 2026 in Brecksville and Peninsula OH with 50k and 25k options. Join Ohio's oldest trail 50k, snag a triblend tee and finisher medal, and support the Crooked River chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association.

Scenic 10K through Nolde Forest near Reading PA with age graded staggered starts to level the field. Limited to 250 entrants and offering handmade pottery awards, this trail mixes rocky and runnable sections.

Rock the Loch offers 5K, 10K and half marathon around Lake Chabot with scenic but challenging trails. Live and virtual entries include a tech shirt, wooden medallion, post race snacks and a brewfest.

Get muddy and fast at MCRRC XC on the Farm, a fun 5k cross country at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood on June 28, 2026. Open to all ages with affordable registration and a relaxed club atmosphere.

Join East Bayside Trail Fest in Portland for a timed Trail to Ale 10K, 15 and 30 mile group rides, or a family friendly 2 mile. Finish on Diamond Street with music, food trucks and local brews while benefiting local trail and bike groups.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Enjoy a free LVRR Summer Series 5K at Lehigh Parkway on July 1, a friendly, mostly flat cinder trail run for all paces. Part of a five race first Wednesday series May through September, open to ages 10 and up.

Intermountain Endurance stages trail and ultrarunning races in Burney, California, from the June Burney Mountain 100 to summer 10k and 50k races and a playful burro race. Community focused and nonprofit supportive, they welcome runners of a..

Celebrate July 4th at Whiteface Mountain Resort in Wilmington NY with a summit finish atop alpine slopes and serious elevation gain. Race a 10k, a two loop SkyRace, or the Vertical K, then join informal Sunday group runs.

Celebrate Independence Day with the Bigfoot Fun Run in Yacolt, WA on July 4. Choose a 5K or 10K run or walk and enjoy small town racing and community fun. Day of registration available.

Celebrate July 4 with Finger Lakes 50s, a looped trail race in Finger Lakes National Forest near Hector NY offering 50 miles, 50K and 25K options on mostly single track with rolling climbs. Camp in the forest and enjoy awards and a BBQ at t..

Celebrate Independence Day on scenic singletrack at Afton State Park with the Afton Trail Run. Pick a challenging 50K or a fun 25K through the St. Croix River valley and soak up friendly local race vibes.

Celebrate July Fourth with the Freedom Run in Newport and Derby, a run or walk along gravel paths and wooded trails. Pick a distance up to a half marathon, enjoy post run ice cream and watermelon, and support NAMI Vermont.

Celebrate the 45th annual BTC Peavine Falls Run on July 4, 2026 at scenic Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Tackle an 8.2 mile trail course and enjoy a fun Independence Day run hosted by the Birmingham Track Club.

Celebrate Independence Day on the trails at the Grand Targhee Wildflower Run in Alta, Wyoming, July 4 and 5, 2026. Choose from scenic 50K, 22K, 10K or a 1K kids loop that winds across ridgelines, aspen glades and fields of wildflowers.

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 July 4 with Pueblo's Firecracker 5K along the scenic Arkansas River Trail starting at City Park Pavilion. Family friendly fun with medals, outfit contests, Kona Ice and proceeds supporting Southern Colorado Runners Club.