Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A fantasy themed 5K walk and run at Magnuson Park with mixed trail surfaces, Villain Zones, and a Heroes Village; costumes encouraged and leashed dogs and strollers welcome.

Operation Obstacle is a timed 2 mile obstacle course on September 19, 2026 at Richland Community College that raises awareness and funds to address veteran suicide.

A trail event at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve on September 19, 2026, offering a 5K, a 2-mile walk and a kids 1K, followed by a beachside celebration with refreshments.

Trail runs at Long Ranch Park in Carson City on September 19, 2026, with 6K, 12K and 22K options. Aid stations offer water and snacks but runners must bring a bottle; there are no division awards.

A community road and trail event in Fresno on September 19, 2026 offering 10K, 5K, 2 mile, and kids quarter mile races beside the San Joaquin River while supporting Pediatric Trauma injury prevention at Valley Childrens Hospital.

An annual trail event at Pinecrest Academy offering a 5K trail run, a three-lap 1 Mile kids run, and a donation-only Ghost Runner option, with finisher medals for all and age-group awards.

The 51st Fitch Mountain Footrace in Healdsburg features 10K and 3K courses through downtown, neighborhoods and along the Russian River. The event raises funds for Corazón Healdsburg and a kids running team.

Trail run and walk at Huyck Preserve in Rensselaerville NY on Saturday September 19 2026. Routes of 2 5 and 8 miles pass Lake Myosotis and a historic racetrack while raising funds for local organizations.

Tick Tock Ultra on September 19, 2026 offers timed running formats including 12 hour, 6 hour, and a 12 hour five person relay, organized by Ultra Ultras.

A trail run at Eatons' Ranch near Sheridan, Wyoming on September 19, 2026, featuring rough single track, possible bear sightings, and three distances : proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns.

A self-navigated endurance event at Riverside State Park with a 30-mile loop and 9-mile out-and-back options, five semi-stocked aid stations, crew access, and GPX-based navigation support.

A community fundraiser in Pomfret Center with a trail 5K and a 0.5 mile kids run supporting the Pomfret Community School PTO. Early and later registration fees differ and awards plus finisher medals are given.

An obstacle trail event at Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa offering a 5K with 15+ obstacles and a 1 mile kids course. Competitive runners must complete all obstacles to qualify for top finisher medals and proceeds support local trails.

A Hawaiian themed 5K obstacle race at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall that raises funds for The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund and Lending Hearts. Teams carry a pineapple through the course and a luau follows with live m..

A community 5K in Jaffrey, NH offering a woods trail and a rail trail out and back. Proceeds support the volunteer Jaffrey Firefighters Company and equipment needs of the Jaffrey Fire Department.

Camp Susque's annual Trail Run during the Harvest Festival offers a timed 5k with 469 feet of elevation, a 10k repeating that course, and an approximately 1 mile fun run on flat grass. Entry for each distance is $30.

Trail races at Murrell Park on the east side of Northshore Trail with 5K, 15K and 13.1-mile courses, color-marked routes, and aid stations placed every 1.5 to 3 miles; participants must bring their own drinking vessel.

Heroes on the Hill is a patriotic endurance challenge at Buck Hill in Burnsville, MN on September 19, 2026. Participants climb a one mile loop repeatedly to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with proceeds directed to c..

An elimination-style running event on a 1.25-1.5 mile farm loop near Huntersville, NC, scheduled for September 2026. Runners complete timed laps until one remains while the event supports pollinator habitat and clothing and shoe recycling.

A scenic 5K cross-country race and a 2 mile fun run and walk at Crown Point State Historic Site. The event includes awards for 5K participants, on-site facilities and a waived registration fee for students 18 and under.