Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience the diverse terrain of Wrangell Island in this grassroots Alaskan ultra marathon. Run 40 miles of boardwalks and forest trails as a solo participant or part of a relay team.

Tackle steep slopes at the Whiteface Mountain Races on July 4. Choose from a brutal 10k mountain loop, a 20k SkyRace, or a direct Vertical K ascent. The event also features a family-friendly kids' climb and Sunday group runs.

Celebrate the holiday in Yacolt with the Bigfoot Fun Run featuring 5K and 10K courses for runners and walkers. This annual tradition offers a community focused race experience as part of an active holiday weekend.

The Finger Lakes 50s offers a scenic trail running challenge on a looped course through the Finger Lakes National Forest. Choose from 25K, 50K, or 50 mile distances, all finishing with a BBQ and community atmosphere. Camping is available fo..

Experience the scenic beauty of Afton State Park in Minnesota with the Afton Trail Run. Participants can choose between 25 km and 50 km distances featuring river views, prairie loops, and challenging single-track climbs.

A community run on gravel paths and wooded trails offering distances from 2 miles to a half marathon, held with July Fourth festivities and donating 20% of fees to NAMI Vermont for suicide prevention.

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.

A patriotic July 4 running event in Madisonville, TN offering 17.76, 7.4 and a ruck division on trails and the Kefauver loop, presented as an anniversary edition with event merchandise and sponsored awards.

The Underground Circus 100 The Underground Circus 100 is an ultramarathon event held on July 4, 2026, in Kennesaw, Georgia. The course uses the Kennesaw Mountain trail and surrounding areas, featuring mixed surfaces of trail, gravel road, a..

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.

Celebrate the Fourth of July by running or walking at 10,000 feet in North America's highest city. Enjoy a 5K through downtown Leadville followed by a raffle and the annual Independence Day parade.