Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

An overnight team relay across coastal Maine from Ellsworth to Eastport covering 102.7 miles. Teams of four to eight run legs ranging from just under 4 miles to just over 10 miles on trails and coastal roads.

At the Goodridge Veterans Freedom Festival, the Freedom Run pairs a community 5K with a Backyard Ultra endurance race. The Backyard Ultra uses an hourly 4.167 mile loop and awards runners who complete 24 hours.

The Webster Trail Classic is a scenic trail run through three distinct parks in Webster, NY. Runners can choose between a 10-mile or a 3.5-mile course, each offering varied terrain. A free kids fun run is also part of the event.

Trail ultraruns in the Pioneer Mountains of Central Idaho offering 100 mile, 60K and 30K distances over rugged terrain. The two day event is noted for scenic views, steep climbs and long descents.

A trail event in Downieville, California with 25K, 50K, and 100K options on mostly singletrack. Courses include multiple aid stations, substantial elevation gain, and specific equipment and pacer rules for the 100K.

A two-day trail running festival in Mendon Ponds on July 25 to 26 2026 offering solo races from 5 mile to 100 mile plus 99 mile and 50 mile relays, with camping, aid stations, volunteer requirements, and proceeds benefiting the Blue Foundat..

A backyard ultra in Concord, NC running a 4.167 mile loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event is open ended and records distance covered for all participants.

Pikes Peak Ultra in Colorado Springs features 20K, 30K, 50K and 50 mile trail courses from Bear Creek Regional Park with substantial elevation change, cupless aid stations, and published maps and GPX files for each distance.

Standhope 100 is a 100 mile trail race in Idaho's Pioneer Mountains on 25 and 26 July 2026. The route includes over 23,000 feet of climbing, remote stretches with 12 aid stations, and finishers receive a buckle and a race shirt.

Join an obstacle course event at Sunday River Resort in Newry Maine featuring a 5K course through ski trails and wooded mountain terrain.

Experience a unique desert night run under the Full Buck Moon on a scenic looped course. Choose between distances ranging from 9 miles to a 50k ultramarathon through manzanita groves and single track trails.

Experience a scenic trail journey through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, marathon, or relay distances in this historic Northeast Ohio endurance event.

Trail races on Grand Island in Lake Superior offering 50K, marathon and half marathon distances. The course follows the island perimeter and Tombolo with shoreline views, sandstone cliffs, hardwood forests and mixed trail surfaces.

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

Trail races in Red River, New Mexico on July 25, 2026 offering 7.6 mile, 14.7 mile and 26.5 mile courses through Carson National Forest and the Enchanted Forest ski area, with post-race food, music and local brews.

A memorial endurance event in Corinth, Vermont featuring Last Man Standing running, Last Rucker Standing with weighted packs, and an Honor Lap. Repeated 1 mile loops with significant climbing determine the last competitor standing.

A trail ultramarathon at Tickfaw State Park offering 50K and 50 mile options with aid stations, on site lodging, race day food, swag, and finishers medals. Natural habitat hazards such as snakes and alligators are noted along the river trai..

Trail runs from Baldface Farm in Chatham NH with 29 km and 14 km routes that cross the Baldfaces and include exposed ledges, scrambling and substantial elevation gain. Mandatory safety gear and prior mountain trail experience are required.

A mountain trail race at Alyeska Resort on July 25, 2026 covering 6.1 miles with 3,912 feet of climb. The route climbs from the DayLodge to alpine ridges and returns through forested single track with marked safety procedures.

A backyard ultra on the wooded Mt. Hovenberg trails where competitors run a 4.167 mile loop each hour; missing a start eliminates a runner. The event uses tiered entry fees and limits the field to 200 participants.