Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A community run at Shedd Park on September 27, 2026, featuring a 5K run or walk, a 10K trail run, and a 1 mile kids fun run to support local conservation and education programs.

A trail running event at Teacup Ski Trail System on Sept. 27 with a new course and three distances, including youth and kids races. The route features lake views, varied terrain, one water station, and on-site parking and restrooms.

A fall trail event in Buena Vista, Colorado on September 27, 2026 offering a 14K trail race with over 500 feet of elevation gain and a 5K along the Arkansas River. Both races start and finish at Vendor Village near the Eddyline Beer Garden.

Trail running in Whitneyville, Maine on 27 September 2026 with an 8 mile race and a 2.5 mile run or walk through the Machias River Preserve. Courses feature singletrack and riverside sections plus post race awards and a potluck.

Trail races on Paine Mountain near Northfield VT featuring a 7 mile plus summit race, a 6k Anchor Challenge with a 4 person team option, youth races and awards.

A point to point event near Jim Thorpe featuring a 10k run and a 5k walk. The route follows streets and former railroad trail sections and finishes at Mauch Chunk Lake Park with medical support on site.

A 5K at Wickham Park in Melbourne with in-person and virtual options, finisher medals, age-group and team awards, and proceeds benefiting Florida Wildlife Hospital.

A scored 5K cross country race at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on September 27, 2026, part of NYRR's fall series; includes free youth races for ages 2 to 18 and awards for top finishers across divisions.

Trail races of 20 km, 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km kids race take place at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center near Bozeman on September 27, 2026. The Bobcat 5 km directs proceeds to the Montana State University Nordic Ski Team.

The 4th annual Greenland Open Space Pack Burro Race in Larkspur, Colorado offers 8 Mile and 3 Mile pack burro divisions. Teams must register a burro partner, follow animal welfare rules, and the field is limited to 75 participants.

AUSA Southern Virginia Chapter hosts a timed 3rd Annual 5K and 10K on the Virginia Capital Trail in Charles City, with race timing, a finisher medal, event SWAG, and proceeds supporting the Charles City High School JROTC Scholarship Fund.

The Lake Tahoe Trail Festival will take place in Zephyr Cove on Monday 28 September 2026. You can run between 15 and 100 kilometers.

A five-event trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with weekly themed Tuesday evening races from late September through October. Distances are 3 to 5 miles and the final event at Camp Butler is dog friendly.

A three day trail running festival from Kanab, Utah to Bryce, Zion, and Antelope Canyon offering timed races, on site camping, daily meals, shuttles, afternoon activities, and nightly awards.

A low-key evening trail running series in Forest Park, organized as three Series of five races with courses around 4 to 7 miles. The Series includes standings, a post-Series awards gathering, and benefits the Forest Park Conservancy.

Experience a massive endurance test at Mohawk Mountain Ski Area. This ultra trail event features a 152 mile course with over 72,000 feet of elevation gain to be completed within 84 hours.

Test your limits on a flat one mile loop at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Choose from 6 to 72 hour timed races or certified marathon and 50K distances with full kitchen and shower access.

A monthlong October event with a virtual 99 kilometer challenge and in-person 2K, 5K and 10K trail races at SnowKraft Nordic, honoring lives lost to domestic violence and supporting survivors and local services.

A memorial 5K in New Bern, NC with in-person and virtual options in early October. The race uses the Dragonfly trail at Martin Marietta Park and offers T-shirts, awards by age group, one water station, and light refreshments.

Yuba Gold is a self guided *50K* point to point in Nevada City, CA held October 1 to 31, 2026. Runners complete the original South Yuba Campground to Bear Valley course, submit an activity link for ranking, and receive a finisher award.