Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A moonlight 5K in downtown Austin on June 4, 2026, benefiting The Trail Conservancy and the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, followed by a post-run fiesta with margaritas, Maudie’s Tex-Mex, and live music.

A four-week, 90-minute trail running series for runners comfortable with about 3 miles. Sessions cover warm-ups, guided runs, hill and footwork drills, gear and safety, and include trail socks and gifts.

Two community 5K trail races on June 4 and September 17 that start at the 27th Street Trailhead. Entry is available for individual races or the full series and proceeds support local trail building and maintenance.

A three-race summer trail series in Durango pairing professionally timed 5K to 10K trail races with local breweries and nonprofit partners. Each event includes post-race celebrations, awards, and a free beer for 21+ attendees.

A weekly Thursday evening trail run and mountain bike race series at Mt Van Hoevenberg, held June through August, with age divisions, set distances, weekly raffles and series awards.

A looped ultramarathon on the Jericho Horse Trail in Francis Marion National Forest offering distances from 10 km to 100 miles, hot swamp conditions in June, three aid stations, and specific pacer rules for longer distances.

Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing running event in Soldotna, Alaska on June 5, 2026, listed at 538 Arena Ave. The event listing notes a website and a Facebook event and shows registration closing on June 4.

A timed trail event in Fairbanks on June 5-6, 2026 offering 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats on a roughly 6 mile loop at the University of Alaska Fairbanks West Ridge with mixed trail surfaces.

Experience the diverse terrain of Morgan Monroe State Forest with a 100k ultra or 20 mile trail run. Enjoy single track trails and significant elevation gain within a scenic natural landscape in southern Indiana.

Experience a mountain running event in Idaho featuring distances from 23 miles to a 100 mile ultra. Navigate technical trails with significant vertical gain while supporting environmental conservation and community inclusivity.

A trail running event at Wolf Creek Trails in Fayetteville offering a 10 km run and a 5 km run or walk, with start and finish at Bridge Brew Works and packet pick-up and post-race gathering at the brewery.

Point-to-point trail events of 112 miles and 50 miles along the New England Trail in Connecticut. Self-navigation is required, crew support expected, and donations to the Connecticut Forest and Park Association are required for entry.

A mountain trail event in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 offering a 6.6 mile Red Loop and timed 6 hour and 24 hour ultras, with campground hub, on-site amenities, and 2026 as the final year at Snowmass.

Experience a timed 5K trail run or walk through the scenic woods and fields of the Van Vleck Farm and Nature Sanctuary. Enjoy live music and food trucks at this annual community event in Woodbury.

Trail races in Washburn, ND with a 4 mile coulee course and a 1.5 mile kids run for ages 10 and under. The course features grass, gravel, logs and muddy sections, and awards are given by overall and age divisions.

A team trail relay in Snowmass Village on June 5-6, 2026 covering 120 miles total, about 15 miles per runner, with substantial elevation gain, village camping and recreation center amenities. The event is closed.

A two day ultramarathon gathering at Sky Maple Farm in Hillsborough NC that combines looped running with moving meditation, sound baths, yoga, equine assisted meditation and a vegetarian farm to table dinner.

An evening 5K on Vail Mountain starting and finishing at Nature Valley Mountain Plaza, run as a single mass wave over varied mountain terrain with cupless aid and multiple age categories including nonbinary.

A multi-distance Spartan weekend at Perfect North Slopes near Cincinnati with muddy, hilly terrain and multiple obstacle races including Sprint, Super, Beast and Ultra. The festival area and onsite parking are located at the ski resort.

A multi-distance trail event in Abingdon, VA featuring *50 Mile*, *55K* and a *25K Pepsi Challenge*. The course includes long downhill sections, crew access, cupless rules and shuttle service, and is part of a multi-race series.