Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience Cherokee Forest on rugged ridgelines, river views and historic trails for an ultramarathon near Tellico Plains. Choose 130K, 70K or Waucheesi, enjoy lantern lit night stations, on course aid and a finish festival with live tracki..

Take on the moonlit trails of the Green Swamp at the Skunk Ape Night Run, a 30K on July 18, 2026 in Dade City, Florida. Expect varied terrain, hearty aid stations, camping and a post race potluck for extra fun.

High country trail races in Silverton, Colorado on July 18, 2026, offering 50K, marathon and 8 mile options through alpine jeep roads and historic mining towns. Expect big altitude, stunning views and well stocked aid stations.

Big Butts invites trail runners to shaded single track loops around Choctaw Trails near Jackson, Mississippi on July 18. Choose from 100K, 100K relay, 50K or 25K fun run for a challenging looped trail with aid stations and supportive crew.

Run the Harding Hustle in Cleveland National Forest near Modjeska Canyon on July 18, 2026. Choose 15K, 30K or challenging 50K along scenic truck and forest roads with aid stations and a cupless, low support wilderness vibe.

Event overview Tough Mugu is a trail running event held at La Jolla Group Campground in Point Mugu State Park, 1 mile north of 9000 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265. The event includes the following race distances: 10k 25k The event..

Choose a 15K or 30K on scenic trails near Elliston, Montana, starting at Kading Campground. Both out and back routes cross wooden bridges and meadows, with the 30K climbing to the Continental Divide for stunning views before returning to th..

Rise in the Pines offers a scenic 10K loop through pine forest trails with small hills, and distances from 10K to 200K plus relays. Full aid, chip timing, custom medals and free photos welcome runners of all levels.

Join the Roaring Run Race to the Moon, a lively night 5k walk or run in Apollo, PA. Enjoy a flat out and back trail under the stars, just bring a light and celebrate a fun community evening.

Run the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville SC, featuring scenic paved loops and timed laps from 5 mile to 50k. Proceeds benefit Upstate Running Club youth and finishers get medals, music and snack..

Hit the scenic Seeley Lake trails at the Bob Marshall Trail Race on July 18, 2026, with marathon, half, 10K and 5K options for every level. Expect rugged forest views, solid aid station support, race swag and a fun community finish.

Hit the scenic B&A Trail in Severna Park for a marathon or half marathon on March 29, 2026. Enjoy wooded waterfront trails and a lively finish at Severna Park High School hosted by the Annapolis Striders.

Hot to Trot at Griffith Park Crystal Springs in Los Angeles offers 5k, 10k, 15k and half marathon looped courses for runners and walkers, with stroller friendly routes and support for pacers and crews. Finishers get a custom medal, free pho..

Run under the stars in Capt'n Karl's Trail Series at scenic Colorado Bend State Park, featuring cliffs, caves, springs and waterfalls. Choose distances from 5K to 60K plus youth, ruck and virtual options for all levels.

Take on the Summer Hill league at Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre in West Baldwin on Sat 18 Jul 2026, a testing 4.5 km trail with 150 m of climb. Pre entry is required and junior entries welcome for a fun, competitive summer race.

Take on Casper Mountain with the Skunk Hollow Sneaker Chase and Backyard Ultra on a scenic 4.17 mile loop with 450 feet of climb per lap. Run an 8 mile two lap race or test your grit in the backyard ultra as runners repeat the loop each hou..

Take on the Barr Trail Mountain Race in Manitou Springs, Colorado, a rugged 12.6 miles up to Barr Camp on Pikes Peak terrain and back to the trailhead. Part of the Garden to Peak Challenge, this summer favorite fills fast so register early.

Run a three day stage race across the Continental Divide from Hope Pass to Red Cliff in the Colorado Rockies. Fully supported camps with live bands, mobile showers and on site massage, plus a capped field of 500, make this a high alpine adv..

Tackle a rugged 10K through High Cliff State Park's single track trails of rocks, roots and steep climbs for an unforgettable challenge. Finishers receive a Cliff Runner shirt and medal and proceeds support the Purdy Nature Preserve.

Test your legs on the historic Kendall Mountain Run in Silverton with 12 mile and 11 kilometer options that climb into alpine terrain and summit near 13,060 feet. Expect steep climbs, sweeping views, and a true high altitude challenge.