Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a fast downhill race through the scenic Little Belt Mountains to historic Harlowton. This charity event features a smooth gravel course with multiple distances and a finish line celebration at a local brewery.

Celebrate Labor Day at William Heritage Winery with a scenic 5K trail run or a 1 Mile walk. Enjoy live music and vineyard views while participating in chip timed races for all ages in Mullica Hill.

Experience a scenic run through the woods and around the Howard Eaton Reservoir on a mix of gravel roads and single track trails. Choose between 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances to support local youth programs.

A community running event at Thousand Hills Ranch featuring a Kids Mile, 5K and 10K across mixed ranch terrain. Proceeds support Central Coast Athletics Foundation and 17 Strong and the day includes a victory lap, awards, and a festival.

A 10 mile trail race in Fredericksburg, VA that follows the Rappahannock River, moves through rolling hills, and finishes with a sustained climb. Top three men and top three women receive gift certificates.

A multi-distance running event in McCall with 30K, 14K and 5K courses around Payette Lake, on-course aid stations, bus transport to start areas, packet pickup the day before, and post-race refreshments and awards.

A half marathon and a 10K at Lums Pond State Park on 09/06/2026 using Little Jersey and Swamp Forest trails. Routes include single track and wider trails and have a relatively flat elevation profile.

A 6.45 miles trail race in Annadel State Park organized by the Empire Runners Club, held in early September with staggered age and gender starts, limited to 100 runners and awards for the top 13 finishers.

A five race Sunday series in MidCities, Texas featuring six hour loop races on roughly one mile courses with both hilly and mostly flat rounds. Series registration includes a shirt and a discount code while individual races are also availab..

A four-race cross country series in Spokane from Sept 6 to Oct 24, 2026, featuring 5K and 12K off-road races at Audubon Park, Qualchan Bluff, 7-Mile Airpark, and Mead HS. Team scoring and a $5 per-race discount for registering for all four..

Trail races at Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg TN offer a Half Marathon and a 50K on repeated ridge loops with substantial elevation gain, limited aid, and a capped field size.

The 61st Mt Baldy Run to the Top on September 7, 2026 is a fundraising mountain trail race in the Angeles National Forest covering about 7 miles with 4,000 feet of ascent to the 10,064 foot summit, with proceeds aiding local services.

Experience a long standing Labor Day tradition at Tulsa's Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness. Runners navigate rugged trails under a thick forest canopy with a choice of two different race distances.

A Labor Day 5K cross country event at Brebeuf High School where each registrant joins a charity team and $15 of every entry supports the selected charity. Virtual participation and event jerseys are available.

Trail races on Bauxite Ridge in Collegedale, TN on September 7, 2026, featuring a 15K, 8K and 1K kids run with marked single track, stocked aid stations, cupless hydration policy, and awards for podium finishers.

A community 5K trail run and a 1 mile kids fun run at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon, Michigan. Proceeds support Sundrop School scholarships; post race refreshments and same day registration are available.

An evening 10K on the Mopac Trail in Elmwood, Nebraska, scheduled for September 2026 to coincide with a full Harvest Moon; multiple registration categories are offered, including virtual and charitable options.

A roughly 5K trail race at Dover Park in Billings, Montana, serving as the final race of the Free 3 series. The course runs on dirt trails, includes park views, and a potluck follows; the event is free for Yellowstone Rim Runners.

Snowbasin by UTMB links runnable alpine trails at Snowbasin Resort with the nearby city of Ogden, offering scenic mountain terrain and community-focused race weekends. Events include 59 km and 29 km races with substantial elevation gain.

Three trail races along the Superior Hiking Trail on Minnesota’s North Shore: 100 miles, 50 miles and a 26.2 mile marathon-style course, held in Lutsen on September 11 and 12, 2026, with maps, aid stations and race support.