Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A free Forrest Gump themed fun run on Lakeside Loop in Owings Mills offering a full 4.4 mile loop or a 1 mile out-and-back option, meeting at New Town Village Center with themed attire suggested.

Experience a mountain run to the summit of an 10,839 foot former volcano. This 8 mile out and back course features 2200 feet of climbing and panoramic views from a historic fire lookout tower.

A mountain trail race on July 5, 2026 in Vail, Colorado covering 12.2 km with about 2,128 feet of climb, starting at Vail’s Mountain Haus and finishing at Mid-Vail. Aid stations, race shirts, awards and postrace refreshments are provided.

The 46th Narbona Pass Classic features 5K and 10K races in the Chuska Mountains at about 9,000 feet, with forested courses, online only registration, capped fields, finisher medals and post race awards.

Ruff Race at Snowshoe Mountain is a pet friendly 5k on July 5, 2026, taking place through the woods and the Village of Snowshoe. Participants may complete the course at any pace with their dogs.

A weekly cross country series offering thirteen 5K races on Tuesday nights from April to July. The event takes place at Central Park in Parsippany and is open to all ages and abilities. Participants can register for the full series or pay f..

Run through an old growth forest on the Lake Washington peninsula at Seward Park. This Tuesday evening event features technical trail loops, a post race grill, and distances of 4.2 miles and 10 km.

Join this weekly trail running series at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center featuring distances from 5k to 10k. There are special categories for children and water stations available on site for all runners.

A 7 mile single loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan Minnesota on July 8, 2026. The chip timed course has about 430 ft of elevation gain and a staffed water stop near 5 km.

A self-reliant 314-mile road race from a Mississippi River ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, run across highways and backroads in July. No aid stations or crew vehicles; optional pre-race bus and hotel logistics are available.

Experience high altitude trail running through historic Colorado ghost towns and mines at over 10000 feet. Choose from distances ranging from 10 miles to 100 miles in the scenic South Park Valley.

The Hardrock 100 is a 100 mile loop trail run around Silverton, Colorado, covering 66,394 feet of elevation change with an average elevation above 11,000 feet. The route uses 4WD roads, dirt trails and cross country sections in the San Juan..

A multi-distance trail running festival near Ashland, Oregon featuring THE BRINK 100 with over 23,000 feet of climbing, plus 100K, 50K, 15K and 8K courses that use the Pacific Crest Trail and local ridgelines.

Notchview Ultra runs July 10-13, 2026 at Notchview in Windsor, MA using a 1.9 mile loop with an aid station and bathrooms. Multiple timed and distance formats are offered, with campsite options and beneficiaries including local conservation..

Multi-hour timed running on a certified 0.9951 mile paved loop at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. The event features one aid station, direction changes every six hours, on site camping, and multiple timed formats.

Run through the night on a 3-mile forest loop at Henry Horton State Park. Choose from 3, 6, 12, or 24 hour timed events under the stars. It's a grassroots race where every step supports a nonprofit providing school supplies for kids.

Gather your team for a two day relay through the scenic Vermont countryside. Run flowy single track trails and camp under the stars at the Ascutney Outdoor Center for an unforgettable weekend of adventure.

Experience flowing singletrack and deep ravines at Black Partridge Park in Metamora. This five mile trail race features creek crossings and steep climbs through mature Illinois forests.

A point to point 5K in East Hampton that starts at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue and finishes at the Old Home Days grounds. Shuttle buses serve the start, pre registration includes a 2026 T shirt and walkers are welcome.

A three day team relay through Montana's Big Belt and Little Belt Mountains covering about 215 miles on dirt roads and single track. Teams of 6 to 12 share running duties and use support vehicles with overnight stays in Townsend and White S..