Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a historic Colorado tradition where runners and burros compete together. Navigate mountain trails and high altitude passes while carrying traditional mining gear in this unique world championship event.

Experience a summer running tradition in Des Moines with distances including a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Enjoy chip timed results, free photos, and finisher medals followed by ice cream at the finish line.

A trail run near Oakridge, Oregon featuring a 14 mile single-track course with 3300 feet of climbing and a 5.5 mile forest route. Both distances include aid stations and limited parking with shuttle support for the shorter course.

A community trail event in Crownpoint, NM with 10K, 5K and a 1 mile course on mixed terrain. Veterans' names can be printed on race shirts and stars mark repeat dedications.

Trail races in Kennedy State Forest near Virgil, NY offering 15K and 7K courses on marked single track, logging and dirt roads with stream crossings, significant climbs, and nearby primitive camping at Hauck Hill.

A summer trail race in Haines, Alaska covering 11.5 mile through rainforest and along an alpine ridgeline. Shuttle service to the start is available and race proceeds support the Haines Glacier Bears school cross country programs.

Iron Horse 8k is race two of the Black Diamond Running Series on July 26, 2026 at Montage Mountain in Moosic, PA. This 8k (5 miles) trail event features hilly terrain, free waterpark admission for registrants, and cash prizes for top finish..

A 30 km singletrack mountain race in the Catskills on July 26, 2026 with about 4,800 ft of climb and a six hour cut off. The remote route has limited aid, wave starts, and entry requires qualifying standards.

A trail 6 Miler in Fairview, Tennessee, featuring single and double track, gradual inclines, and pine straw surfaces. Pre race and race day packet pickup are available and top finishers receive HOKA prizes.

An invitational 135 miles ultramarathon from Badwater Basin in Death Valley to Whitney Portal near Mt. Whitney. The route includes three mountain ascents, about 14,600 feet of ascent, enforced time cut offs, and mandatory crew support.

A single 200 mile loop around Summit County, Colorado, running above 9,000 feet with roughly 40,000 feet of climbing. Field capped at 75 runners, live GPS tracking provided, and a multi tier deferral policy with no refunds.

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

A weekly trail race series at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston offering 5 km and 2.5 km options for adults and youth, with rain or shine operation, a specific thunder policy, and bib pickup and safety check-in procedures.

Three Wednesday evening 5K trail runs at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills, MI, with chip timing, light post-run refreshments on two dates, a series finisher medal, and a post-series cookout. Single race and full series entry options are avai..

A rolling five mile trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings, Minnesota, run as two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track with about 310 ft elevation gain. Field limit 425 and registration opens Jan 1, 2026.

A 5 km trail race on the Riverside High School trails in Chattaroy, WA, organized by the Riverside High School Cross Country team and Ram Nation Boosters to raise funds for team travel and equipment, with marked course and awards.

Part of an eight-week trail series in Flower Mound, this chip timed event features marked singletrack 5K and 10K races with weekly podium awards, rain-date rescheduling, and no-refund registration with transfers allowed.

A low-key evening trail race series in Forest Park with three five-race Series from April to October. Races cover 4 to 7 miles, score into Series standings after four finishes, and benefit the Forest Park Conservancy.

Trail races at Brighton Resort on July 29 and August 26 offer two measured routes through alpine trails, lakes, and ridgelines. Short and long courses include single track sections and a final run to the Great Western lift.

A *5K* trail race on White Cloud High School’s cross country course, routed through woods and fields with both flat and hilly sections. The event is held at the elementary school behind the high school in White Cloud, Michigan.