Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Test your trail skills at the Spaulding Woods 50K, a challenging multi lap race on rocky singletrack and scenic footbridges around Northfield, New Hampshire. Well supported and community focused, the event benefits Spaulding Academy & Famil..

Run Akron on July 11, 2026 with marathon, half and 10K routes along the scenic Towpath Trail through Summit Metro Parks, past waterfalls and historic locks. Finishers get medals and shirts and aid stations are provided.

Take on the Mt. Baldy 5000, a scenic, mostly uphill mountain 5K at Mt Baldy Resort that tests your legs and rewards you with great views. Celebrate at the Top of the Notch with BBQ, live music and a relaxing chairlift ride back.

Take on the Spartan Trail Poconos 10K at Blue Mountain on July 12, 2026 in Palmerton PA, with hilly singletrack that rewards adventurous runners. Stay for a Spartan weekend of obstacle races, team entries, and service member discounts.

Tackle a rugged 10K on winding singletrack at Snowbasin Resort during the Utah Trail Experience Spartan Trail race. Expect steep climbs, high elevation scenery, and a challenging mountain course that rewards grit and great views.

Run scenic trails at Harbison State Forest in Columbia SC with the Koala Bottle Harbison Half Marathon and 5K, an eco friendly race celebrating sustainable running. Enjoy a tee, finisher medal and a welcoming race day atmosphere.

Beat the summer heat at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Toledo on July 12, 2026, offering distances for all abilities from kids dashes to a half marathon and relay. Enjoy race swag, medals, chip timing, post race treats, and a virtual option.

Enjoy a scenic 4.4 mile beach run at Kailua Beach Park on July 12, 2026, where shoes are optional and a novelty shark gets a head start. Stick around for a relaxed potluck and awards celebration with fellow runners.

Run iconic trails at Crystal Mountain July 17 to 18, 2026 with downhill and uphill distances that thread forested ridgelines and alpine meadows. Registration includes an all day scenic gondola pass for participants.

Cascade Crest is an epic 100 mile trail race near Easton, Washington with about 23,000 feet of climbing, miles on the Pacific Crest Trail and a run through the iconic Snoqualmie Tunnel. Tackle rugged, technical forest trails on July 17, 202..

Tackle the Ouray 100 Mile Endurance Run, a rugged 100 mile mountain trail in Colorado featuring massive elevation gain and 14 big climbs. Live tracking keeps fans connected as runners race toward a 52 hour cutoff.

High Lonesome 100 is a rugged 100 mile mountain loop in Colorado, crossing five alpine passes and sections of the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail. Mid July racing delivers big climbs, sweeping alpine views, and a true endurance test.

Run the 1st Annual Sundown Showdown 5K cross country in Carterville IL on July 17, 2026. Team or individual runners will tackle a grassy course and compete for awards for top finishers and male, female, and mixed teams.

Storm the Farm at Briggs Outdoors in Winona on July 18, 2026, offers 5k to 43k courses through bluffs, prairies, single track and Cedar Creek crossings. Run by nonprofit Storm Sporting Events, the race raises funds for youth mental health.

Run the Tahoe Rim Trail around Lake Tahoe with four distances from 23K to 100 mile, featuring scenic single track and big climbs plus a demanding 100 mile with 20,000 feet of gain. Live GPS tracking for 100 mile, 100K and 50K.

Take on the Crow Pass Crossing, a rugged 23 mile mountain route between Girdwood and the Eagle River Nature Center with glacier views and a frigid river crossing. This iconic Alaska challenge attracts adventurous runners and supports Health..

Experience Cherokee Forest on rugged ridgelines, river views and historic trails for an ultramarathon near Tellico Plains. Choose 130K, 70K or Waucheesi, enjoy lantern lit night stations, on course aid and a finish festival with live tracki..

Take on the moonlit trails of the Green Swamp at the Skunk Ape Night Run, a 30K on July 18, 2026 in Dade City, Florida. Expect varied terrain, hearty aid stations, camping and a post race potluck for extra fun.

High country trail races in Silverton, Colorado on July 18, 2026, offering 50K, marathon and 8 mile options through alpine jeep roads and historic mining towns. Expect big altitude, stunning views and well stocked aid stations.

Big Butts invites trail runners to shaded single track loops around Choctaw Trails near Jackson, Mississippi on July 18. Choose from 100K, 100K relay, 50K or 25K fun run for a challenging looped trail with aid stations and supportive crew.