Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Take on scenic, technical trails at the Mines of Spain Trail Races in Dubuque, IA on August 8, 2026, with 4 mile, 7 mile and half marathon options. Enjoy bluff views of the Mississippi, challenging climbs and a family friendly kids mini rac..

Join the Sweltering Summer Ultra, an 8 hour track challenge at Clapp Park in Pittsfield where runners and walkers lap a cinder loop and hit a marathon split. Chip timing, live leaderboard, refreshments and awards support the AYJ Fund.

Join teams of six for the Elkhorn Relay near La Grande, Oregon, an 81 mile relay that winds from river corridors into backcountry roads and finishes with a mountain trail at Anthony Lakes. Expect about 6,000 feet of climbing and stunning al..

Experience the 4th Annual Swift Bear Trail Run in Hays Montana with scenic mountain courses and options from a 10 mile or 20 mile up to a new 50K. Varied trail terrain, friendly competition, and prizes for top finishers await.

Run the scenic Third Winchester Battlefield on Aug 8, 2026 with 5k, 10k or half marathon options on mostly gravel trail. Chip timed event with finisher medal, tech shirt and virtual option, supporting Operation Enduring Warrior.

Run Capt'n Karl's at Reveille Peak Ranch near Burnet, Texas on August 8 and 9, 2026 for a rugged, scenic weekend across rock domes, single track and wooded hills. Distances span 1 mile youth to 60K on technical terrain with steep climbs.

Join the SAR Wild Run at scenic Shaver Lake to support Fresno County Search And Rescue. Pick a half marathon, 10k, 5k, 2 mile hike or virtual entry and tackle trails through meadows, forests and streams before a festive postrace BBQ and awa..

Thunder Chicken Squatch invites trail runners and hikers to tackle technical rock and root trails at Stokes State Forest in Branchville NJ on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Choose 5K, 10K with a ruck division, or a 17 mile loop with aid stations a..

Run The Purple Heart at Creekside Trail in Kilgore, Texas on Sunday, August 9, 2026 with distances from a free Kid's Dash to a half marathon and a virtual option. Participants receive event shirts and finisher medals while proceeds support..

Run the Tunnel Vision Marathon or Half on August 9, 2026 between Snoqualmie Pass and North Bend, WA. Scenic point to point net downhill course with a run through Snoqualmie Tunnel and strong Boston qualifier potential.

Experience the Stonington Cross Country 5K at Stonington High School, a scenic route from the track through campus streets and wooded trails to a field finish. Family friendly with a kids half mile for ages 10 and under.

Experience the Buckeye Ultra, a rugged 203 mile out and back road run from Lake Erie beach through rolling hills, small towns and Amish country. Opt for the 100 mile finish or tackle the full course for a distinctive buckle and epic challen..

Join the Flag Rock 5K Trail Run in Norton VA on August 13, 2026 for a scenic run through the Flag Rock Recreation Area trails. Part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest, this community event benefits the festival and celebrates outdoor adventure.

The Bigfoot 200 is a nonstop 207.9 mile endurance race through volcanic terrain around Mount St. Helens. Runners are timed start to finish so any sleep counts toward your time, with aid and sleep stations on course.

Run the Bigfoot 20 Mile on August 14, 2026, from Marble Mountain Sno Park near Cougar Washington along the southwestern slopes of Mount St. Helens. Enjoy single track trails through lava fields, stream crossings and old growth forest with a..

Run the Jigger Johnson Ultras in Waterville Valley, NH, across rugged White Mountain trails and exposed ridgelines for an epic mountain challenge. Multiple distances demand GPX navigation and mandatory gear for remote and night sections.

Summit North Trail Runs at Spirit Mountain in Duluth on August 14 and 15, 2026 offer technical singletrack, steep climbs and rocky descents, including the Ely's Tunnel scramble. Races range from a 5K to a heavy half marathon.

Thanks Sandy is a 9 mile trail run through Kohler Andrae State Park, blending beach stretches, pine and prairie trails with a memorable cordwalk. Presented by TYDISH Running, this second annual event serves coastal views, varied terrain, an..

Marquette Trail 50 is a scenic ultramarathon weekend in Marquette, Michigan offering 50 mile, 50K and kids mile on Noquemanon trails. Tackle technical single track, four big climbs and Lake Superior views with well stocked aid.

Run looped trails at the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race in Grandview to support Flying Pigs Sanctuary and animals in rural Tennessee. Timed events from 1 hour to 24 hour on 1 or 3 mile loops, plus free tent camping and a glamping auction.