Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A five-race cross country series in Portland parks with separate men’s and women’s races, options for non-binary entrants, race distances of 5K 6K and 8K, and both series and individual registration fees.

A 30 minute run or walk up Mt. Hoy at Blackwell Forest Preserve on September 26, 2026. Entry fees support Bridge Communities to house a family for two years while they work toward self sufficiency.

Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on September 26, 2026, including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a 6-hours event. Entries include a custom bib, fueling supplies, a medal, and timed results.

Backyard Nonsense is a timed trail event at Richard Bong State Recreation Area on September 26, 2026, with 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour options including a Backyard 24 format on a 4.1 mile loop. Group campgrounds are reserved and a W..

A community run at Long Leaf Park offering a timed 5K and a non-timed 1.5 mile fun run, with in-person and virtual options supporting ovarian cancer awareness and research funding.

Teams of two alternate loops on a mostly trail three mile course at Pike County Stadium in Zebulon, GA. The relay offers six and twelve hour options and raises funds for local food programs.

A *3 mile* Reunion Run at Hereford High School as part of the Bull Run Cross Country invitational. The race is open to all ages and carries a $10 registration fee, with registration listed from August 24 to September 26.

Sundown Rundown Fifth Street Cross Edition is a lap based elimination race in Emmaus, PA on 09/26/2026. Runners repeat roughly 1.6 mile laps with tightening time cuts and self score on a public scoreboard.

A four-mile cross-country style trail race around Beaver Lake at Pocahontas State Park on September 26, 2026, featuring fire roads, single-track with short technical sections, cupless hydration, and a $25 registration fee.

Trail races in Kansas City on September 26, 2026 offering 50k, 25k and 12k on mostly single track loop trails. Registration includes shirt, aid, catered food and beer; 50k finishers receive a hat.

A team relay covering twenty six one mile loops at The Woodlands in Philadelphia on September 26, 2026. Teams of thirteen or as few as six share the marathon distance, invent their own batons, and finish with a champion carrying a non burni..

Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5K is a 3 miles running event on September 26, 2026 in Dingess, West Virginia that passes through the historic Dingess Tunnel built in 1892. Registration includes a free official Dingess Tunnel & Trail 5K T shirt wh..

A non timed 1 mile and 3 mile walk and run around Hickory Grove Lake at Snow Bunting Lodge. The event raises funds for Chase Away K9 Cancer in memory of a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog named Remy and welcomes pets.

Experience eight weekends of trail running across Ohio and Kentucky this fall. With distances ranging from 5K to 50K and unique 6 hour challenges, there is an event for every trail enthusiast.

The Red Devil 5K will take place in West Grove on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Two mile obstacle run at Alameda Park on September 26, 2026 featuring twenty two obstacles including a mud pit, foam run and car wash. Proceeds support local Butler Area School District programs.

Trail races in Burlington CT organized by the Burlington Land Trust as a fundraiser. Courses on the Tunxis Trail cover mixed terrain and visit landmarks such as the CT State Trout Hatchery, Nassahegan State Forest, and Devil’s Kitchen.

The Morgan Hill Trail Races will take place in Fabius on Sunday 27 September 2026.

A weekend of mountain bike and ultra running at Ascutney Outdoors near West Windsor offering 50 mile and 50 km races, relay options, and kids fun races. Proceeds benefit Vermont Adaptive and event information includes aid stations and campi..

A trail event on the Moosup Valley State Park Trail featuring 5K, 8K, 10K and a Kids Fun Run. Parking and the finish are at Weidele's Pizza with post-race food, awards and a medallion or shirt option.