Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Test your endurance at this six hour trail challenge where runners must complete a 5K every hour to stay in the race. Finish all six rounds at Forest Park to earn your medal and a spot on the national leaderboard.

Experience the ridges and valleys of Pennsylvania with point to point and loop races through Blue Knob State Park. Choose between 50k, half marathon, or 10k distances on technical single track and mountain trails.

Experience a unique endurance event at Mount Tammany featuring repetitive loops with significant elevation gain. Participants face escalating weight challenges in a test of physical persistence where only one athlete claims the gold.

The Snake 10 Mile Trail Race is an annual trail run at Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas, winding through old growth forest and rugged trails, with a midway aid station and a post race watermelon feast.

A 3.8-mile ascent to the summit of Big Mountain with 2,200 ft of gain at Whitefish Mountain Resort on July 25, 2026. Awards include King and Queen of the Mountain, Top Dog, junior titles, and age-based recognitions; proceeds support the Gla..

Run a historic four mile out and back trail in Valdez Alaska. This exclusive event is limited to forty participants and follows the original 1898 route used by gold seekers and the US Army.

Trail running at Calero County Park with multiple distances across single track and dirt paths, significant climbs, aid stations and free parking at the park.

Trail runs of 5K and 10K through pine forest and creek ridges in Whitehall, Michigan on July 25, 2026. The event includes a free kids run, award categories, a discounted pancake breakfast and festival activities.

A trail ultramarathon near Mt Rainier offering 50M, 50K and 25K options on mostly single track with large climbs, aid stations, GPX maps and primitive camping at Ranger Creek Campground.

A 5K trail run and walk at Stowe Mountain Resort with in-person and virtual options, included food and beverage tickets, and proceeds supporting the EpicPromise nonprofit and local organizations.

An open 4.4 mile event along the Swan River in Bigfork, Montana, with start and finish at Lake Baked. Proceeds support a TFC campaign offering retreats and education in cold plunging and heat therapy for people with TBI and PTSD.

A third annual cross country event in Warwick, NY on July 25, 2026 featuring a 5k mass start race and a free 400 m kids dash where all youth finishers receive a ribbon.

Run For Dreams in Shelbyville offers 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour individual timed races plus a 6 hour team relay to benefit The Dream Factory. The course is a two mile cross country loop at Red Orchard Park and food will be available.

Trail races near Hisega, SD offering a 30K, a 12.37-mile half marathon, and a 10K out and back from Hisega Lodge. Courses include notable elevation gain; registration fees vary and Black Hills Runners Club members receive discounts.

A 10 mile trail race at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado on July 25, 2026. The event lists water refilling at start and finish, no on course aid stations, and vendor tents and refreshments for spectators.

IOP Beach Run 2026 in Isle of Palms features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk and youth fun runs on the hard-packed beach, with timed results, age-group awards and parking at Municipal Lot B.

A community trail event on July 25, 2026 at Locust Shade Park in Triangle VA offering 5K and 10K races plus virtual entries with medal or shirt options. Walkers are welcome and entry fees vary by registration period.

A community 5K run and walk at Riverbend Park in Findlay, open to all ages. Registration includes a T-shirt guarantee if completed by June 25 and tiered fees; timing is provided by Dave’s Running.

The 46th annual event is an 18K point to point trail through the Bridger-Teton National Forest from Snow King Resort to Game Creek. Chip timing, participant shirts and finisher medals are provided and a virtual option with mailed gear is av..

A loop-format trail event at John Bryan State Park featuring a 1.1 mile loop with options from a fun mile up to a 13.2 mile half marathon, with water stations and park restrooms on each loop.