Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Trail and bike events at Sherando Park on September 26, 2026 offering a 4 mile trail race, a one mile untimed fun run, and a 5.3 mile mountain bike time trial. Proceeds benefit the I'm Just Me Movement.

A scenic half marathon from Fanny Hill in Snowmass along the Government Trail through Aspen groves to Koch Lumber Park in downtown Aspen, presented by ACG and hosted by the Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen each late September.

A September community fundraiser at UNM Lobo Football Stadium in Albuquerque offering bike rides, a 5K run/walk, a stadium stair challenge, a children's fun run and a virtual option to raise funds for the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Run On The Rocks in Point Of Rocks, MD on September 26, 2026 features 10 mile, half marathon and 20 mile events. The race is chip timed and includes participant shirts, finisher medals and age group awards.

A community ultramarathon and hike at Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa, CA, featuring a 3.3-mile loop repeated up to ten times in an hourly format to raise funds for the Pheo Para Alliance.

Experience the Bloomingdale Trail Run in Chicago featuring a timed 5K and short dashes for youth. This annual event offers a variety of distances on an urban trail for a family friendly day of running.

A community running event in San Marcos on September 26, 2026 offering a 10K competitive race, a 5K fun run and a free kids trot, with race shirts, wooden medals and an on-site expo.

Trail ultramarathon in Milford, PA offering 50K and 25K courses along the McDade Trail beside the Delaware River. The mostly flat, non technical route has three aid stations and is a cupless event.

Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer on September 26, 2026 at Milliken Arboretum features a 5K and a 1 mile fun run to raise funds for children with cancer. The event includes race shirts, team competitions, and age group awards.

A 7.1 mile mountain trail race at Jay Peak, Vermont with about 3,044 ft of vertical and a technical summit ridge. The field is capped at 500 runners and the course is clearly flagged with a strict summit cutoff.

A timed 5 mile trail race at Lincoln Parish Park in Ruston, LA, featuring part of the lake loop and about four miles of trail on the day of a park festival. Overall male and female winners receive special awards.

A point to point trail race from Vail to Minturn with 26K and 14K courses across Vail Mountain. Both routes feature alpine singletrack, scenic views of Mt. Holy Cross, staffed aid stations and a post race lunch voucher.

Experience a timed multi surface race along the Santiam River in Stayton. Choose from 10K, 5K, or 3K distances and celebrate your finish with a commemorative pint glass at a local brewery.

A 3.1 mile obstacle run with 22 symbolic obstacles representing the journey from captivity to liberation. Held in Happy Valley, OR on September 26, 2026, all proceeds support organizations that fight human trafficking and survivor rehabilit..

Trail races through prairie, woods, and a bluff in Big Sioux Recreation Area near Brandon, SD on September 26, 2026. Distances include 5 miles, 2 miles, and a free kids race, with chip timing and series points awarded.

The Race for the Bays will take place in Rosemary Beach on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

An urban multi-loop running event in Tulsa on September 26, 2026, featuring marathon through 100 mile options. The unmarked 25 mile loop requires map navigation, uses QuikTrip aid stops, and has a 34 hour finish cutoff.

Community fundraiser in Macon with in-person 5K options, a 1 mile family run, and a virtual 5K window; proceeds support United in Pink's survivor assistance across Central Georgia.

A multi distance running event in Tampa with a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, kids dash and virtual option. Features include chip timing, designer shirts and finisher medals, with youth pricing for ages 12 and under.

Experience the rugged terrain of Claude Texas at the Conquer the Canyon Trail Race. With distances ranging from 5k to 100k plus a youth run there is a trail course for every distance preference.