Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join this free no-frills 5K race through the scenic Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. Experience a community event along the Little Lehigh Creek featuring a casual post-race atmosphere with snacks provided by the organizers.

A trail run and burro race in Burney, CA with 5K and 10K courses along the Historic Great Shasta Rail Trail; burro racers must bring their own donkey and follow specific gear and welfare rules.

A day of road trail racing on the Sammamish River Trail offering a half marathon, marathon and 50K out and back from Bothell Landing Park. The route passes Wilmot Gateway Park and turns at Dr Call's Bench.

Conquer the iconic sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge State Park in this unique 2-mile run/walk. Your effort supports the preservation of the park. All finishers earn a medal and can celebrate at the post-race party.

Experience the diverse terrain of Wrangell Island in this grassroots Alaskan ultra marathon. Run 40 miles of boardwalks and forest trails as a solo participant or part of a relay team.

Multiple mountain races on Whiteface Mountain near Wilmington, NY featuring very steep climbs and heavy descents; options include Mountain Race, Sky Race, Vertical K, Vert Junky, and Kids Ascent.

Celebrate the holiday in Yacolt with the Bigfoot Fun Run featuring 5K and 10K courses for runners and walkers. This annual tradition offers a community focused race experience as part of an active holiday weekend.

Finger Lakes 50s on July 4, 2026 features 50 mile, 50K and 25K trail races on a 16.5 mile loop in Finger Lakes National Forest near Hector, NY. The course mixes single track, pastures and roads and has four aid stations.

Experience the scenic beauty of Afton State Park in Minnesota with the Afton Trail Run. Participants can choose between 25 km and 50 km distances featuring river views, prairie loops, and challenging single-track climbs.

A community run on gravel paths and wooded trails offering distances from 2 miles to a half marathon, held with July Fourth festivities and donating 20% of fees to NAMI Vermont for suicide prevention.

Celebrate the 4th of July at Oak Mountain State Park with an 8.2 mile run through Central Alabama. Join the Birmingham Track Club for this long standing holiday tradition and enjoy beautiful park scenery.

Experience world class ridgeline running at the Wildflower Run with four trail distances ranging from a kids 1K to a 50K ultra through fields of mountain wildflowers.

Celebrate Independence Day with a 10K, 5K, or 1K trail run through scenic north Bozeman. Support adults with developmental disabilities while enjoying mountain views and a mostly flat, hard-packed course.

Celebrate Independence Day with a festive 5k along Pueblo's Arkansas River Trail. This family-friendly event features costume prizes, finisher medals, and post-race activities. Proceeds support the local running community and charitable cau..

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with the certified Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event features a greenway course, finisher medals, and post-race home-baked food. Early registration includes a technical tank top.

An Independence Day event in Madisonville, TN featuring run and ruck options over 17.76 and 7.4 miles, a five hour course cutoff, a virtual option from July 2 to July 8, and patriotic bibs, awards, and a post-event cookout.

Multi-distance trail event at Kennesaw Mountain offering 100M, 50M, and timed events with staffed aid stations, lap timing, and proceeds that benefit homeless assistance.

Kick off Independence Day with a 5k run/walk in Winter Park, Colorado. The scenic route travels along the Fraser River Trail and finishes at the Rendezvous Event Center for a post-race party.

Mark America's 250th birthday at the Freedom Run in Springfield's Centennial Park. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or a 1-mile fun run/walk on a course that starts atop a hill. Every finisher gets a commemorative shirt and medal.

Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4 mile trail run through White Tank Regional Park. Experience mountain views and climb toward the top of the park to earn a finisher medal and T-shirt at this cup-less green event.