Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience a 5K trail run or walk through the scenic landscape of Wellsboro. This annual event supports local pregnancy and parenting services in Tioga County through a community focused athletic challenge.

Join the PRHS XC Alumni Race in Minot for a 5K trail run and kids fun run. This community event features friendly competition between alumni and current students followed by a barbecue and kickball.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

Desolate Peaks is a self-navigated peak bagging event in Desolation Wilderness near South Lake Tahoe. Runners choose 11, 17 or 21 peak circuits on unmarked off trail terrain requiring route finding, scrambling and creek crossings.

Trail races at Palo Duro Canyon State Park offering a half marathon and a 4 mile loop over single track, sand, and rock with canyon scenery and a cupless aid station on the half.

A remote point-to-point trail event on Kachess Ridge in the Cascades, offering 50K and 50-mile options, alpine ridgeline views, a summit lookout, remote aid stations, and camping at the Salmon La Sac SnoPark finish.

A six hour trail challenge in Oklahoma City where runners complete a 5K each hour for up to six laps. Finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and compete for local and national prizes including cash awards.

A memorial 5K trail run at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD, with a 5K, 1-mile walk, kids dash, team entries, and an In Spirit donation option. Proceeds support a scholarship fund and a post-race festival offers food an..

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

A 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.

A trail running event at Turpin Meadow Ranch in Jackson Hole on August 22, 2026, featuring 30K, half marathon and 8K courses with Grand Teton views. The run benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and includes finisher items and podium pr..

Loop based trail event at Cliff Cave Park on a marked 3.1-mile (5K) loop with a stocked aid station and varied terrain by the Mississippi River. Distances range from 5K to 50K and athletes may stop after any completed loop.

A continuous loop trail race at Cliff Cave Park on a 3.1 mile (5K) loop with fully stocked aid each lap. Distances are 40 miles and 50 miles with a 12 hour time limit.

A trail ultramarathon at Prospect Acres Ranch where runners complete repeated 2.2 mile laps in 2, 4, or 8 hour formats. Field camping is available Friday evening and registration is $40 with proceeds supporting future events.

A loop style endurance event in Paul Smiths NY with time based options of 6 hours, 3 hours, and 1 hour on an approximately 4 mile course. The course mixes singletrack and wide former logging roads and includes live music and food.

An Alice in Wonderland themed night event at Echo Canyon State Park featuring a 1.8 mile reservoir loop and multiple unusual race formats from timed loops to dice-based team runs.

An off road sunrise trail race near Kirksville, MO offering 10K and 5k routes with sunrise views over Forest Lake. The event is a fundraiser for FLATS, has limited parking so carpooling is encouraged.

Two events at The Farm in Carney, Michigan on August 22, 2026. A woodland 5K and a Mail Pouch Beer Mile run as four 0.25 mile laps with a 21 plus age requirement for the beer mile.

A community 5k run and walk in Lakeside on 08/22/2026 along the Turkey Track loop to Walnut Creek, with lunch at the Woodland Lake Park East side pavilion. Proceeds support local community centers LGBTQ+ programs.

A 5k fitness race in Owosso that alternates running segments with functional fitness tests, offered in a prescribed competitive division and a flexible Good Time division. Heats are small and awards and event tanks are provided.