Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

Celebrate the classic vibes of San Francisco with a themed navigation run starting at Ghirardelli Square. Use a custom map to find checkpoints as an individual or in a team of five.

Experience a point to point trail race on the Bangtail Divide Trail near Bozeman Montana. This 38 km event takes runners from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek through mountain landscapes with a field limited to 150 participants.

This cross country run on July 4th in Williams Bay offers a 5K on grass trails through the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. A kids' quarter-mile event is also available. Registration is online only, with awards for top age-group finishers.

A July 4 5K in downtown Leadville held above 10,000 feet, with adult and youth entries and proceeds supporting local youth athletics and recreation.

The Rochester 5K Trail Run/Walk is a 4th of July event on marked forest trails. It starts and finishes at River Brook Park, following a loop with single-track sections and rolling hills.

This July 4th event in Tofte features a muddy 10k trail run and walk, plus a free one mile race. The 10k route climbs toward the Superior Hiking Trail before descending on a snowmobile path. Participants must be 11 or older, and dogs are no..

A family oriented 5k fun run in Tamworth, New Hampshire centered on historic Ordination Rock during July 4 celebrations. Organized by the Tamworth Outing Club, registration includes a bandana, ice cream, and a bib raffle entry.

Mount Marathon is a historic Alaskan mountain race in Seward. The event involves a demanding 1.5 mile climb and descent. Registration is managed through a priority and lottery system across several divisions.

Experience the hills north of Laurel in the Chief Joseph Uphill Run. Choose between 2, 4, or 8 mile routes starting and ending at the scenic Thomson Park.

Test your discipline in a 6 hour trail challenge where you must complete a 5k every hour to stay in the race. Pacing and grit are key to finishing all six laps at Mt. Pisgah.