Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

Take on a scenic 7 mile loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park, with rolling single and double track trails that showcase the park's best terrain. Enjoy chip timing, postrace pizza and beer, and a friendly community vibe at Jensen Lake.

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.

Tackle high alpine trails above 10,000 ft at the Silverheels Trail Runs in Como, Colorado, July 10 to 11, 2026. Choose distances from the 100 Mile ultra to shorter options and run single track, fire roads and scenic historic mining country.

Hardrock Hundred is a legendary 100 mile ultramarathon through the high San Juan Mountains near Silverton, Ouray and Telluride. Rugged trails, 4WD roads and high alpine terrain deliver a brutal yet breathtaking test of mountain endurance.

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.

Run the shaded trails around Timothy Lake at the Mt. Hood Trail Runs July 11 and 12, 2026, with 25K, 50K and 50 mile options on scenic, occasionally technical forest routes along the Pacific Crest Trail. Limited fields; registration opens J..

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.

Tackle scenic, technical trails at Sawnee Mountain Preserve on July 11, 2026, choosing between 3.1 miles or 4.0 miles. Limited to 325 runners, this fast, friendly trail run features challenging climbs, rocky singletrack, a water station mid..

Enjoy the Waugoshance Trail with 50K, marathon, and half marathon courses across mostly single track through Lake Michigan bluffs and forests. The race finishes at Mackinaw City School with bused starts and aid stations.

Tackle the Devil's Backbone near Bozeman on exposed alpine ridgelines and technical high country with serious elevation gain. 25 mile and 50 mile options support local trail charities by donation.