Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A two day gravel run event in Lincoln Nebraska offering 50k, half marathon, 10k and 5k mostly on gravel and dirt roads. Races are self supported with aid stations and a hilly course averaging 4 to 5 percent grade.

A high-elevation, approximately 100-mile out-and-back ultramarathon in Leadville, Colorado, featuring Hope Pass and over 15,000 feet of climbing. The event uses an entry lottery and includes 11 aid stations, pacer allowance, and buckle awar..

Experience a unique trail race through the rolling hills and meadows of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Choose between several distances on a scenic loop course featuring a mix of dirt paths and single track trails.

Experience a high altitude trail run through the Rocky Mountains on 100 percent unpaved roads and trails. This dog friendly event in Fraser supports children facing cancer through the Shining Stars Foundation.

A first annual cross country meet at Muskegon Catholic Central with high school races and an open alumni and community 5K; proceeds benefit MCC cross country and track and field programs.

A trail race at Staunton State Park offering 26.3 mile and 13.1 mile courses over mostly singletrack with significant elevation gain, well marked trails, capped fields, and fully stocked aid stations.

A downtown Ruidoso trail race on August 22, 2026 with multiple distances, finisher medals and awards, proceeds supporting All-Season Adaptive Sports, and a same-day Trail Running Film Fest and post-race gathering.

Habanero Hundred is an August looped trail event at 7IL Ranch near Cat Spring, Texas, offering distances from 10K to 135 miles and relay options. The course uses a 10 km loop with aid stations, pacing for 100M and 100K, and finisher awards.

Multi-hour looped trail challenges at Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, WI, with individual and team relay options, plus a 1.7 mile fun run that highlights the course features and terrain.

A backyard ultra at CCC Camp in Winona State Forest near Mannsville, NY where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one remains. Crew support is allowed but pacers are not.

Trail races of **20** and **10** miles at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL, with mountain aid stations and a strict requirement to carry 15–20 oz of water or Tailwind.

A timed six hour ultramarathon on a 4.2 mile loop at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont, MA. The wooded course includes fields and an apple orchard and benefits the Louison House.

A technical mountain race above Telluride, Colorado, with five route options across mining roads, singletrack and alpine tundra. Courses climb to elevations above 13,000 ft and focus on the high-elevation trail experience.

Complete ten 5k runs every two and a half hours in this 24 hour challenge in Brandon. Enjoy hot meals and community activities between laps while striving to earn a custom finisher coffin.

A 5k mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio with 20+ obstacles and two difficulty lines on many obstacles. Registration includes a T-shirt, wristband, and medal, and 10% of proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

A community road race in Elburn, IL on August 22, 2026 with 1-mile, 4-mile and 7-mile courses that cross the Union Pacific West rail line. The event benefits the Elburn Parks Commission and guarantees a racerback or tank if registered by Au..

A high alpine trail run at Pajarito Mountain near Los Alamos, listed as a slightly short 10K with about 1,350 feet of ascent and a summit above 10,200 feet. The marked course uses singletrack and service roads and includes a summit aid stat..

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

A trail event at Briar Patch Hunting property featuring a 20K made from repeated 5K loops, relay and individual divisions, and Beer Mile races. Beer or chocolate milk is offered before laps and beer is available to those 21 and older.

A Boise trail event offering 5K and 12K courses at Fort Boise Park, fundraising for the Bogus Basin Nordic Team, with cash awards and a post-race raffle.