Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run through the night on the flat Bonneville Salt Flats in this unique dusk to dawn event. Compete as an individual or in a relay team to cover as many miles as possible under the stars.

A lap-based ultrafestival on a 3.1 mile loop at Kearin Family Farm in Bonney Lake Washington over Labor Day weekend 2026, offering race distances from 6-hour to 200-mile with central aid and free on-site camping.

Opening Night 2026 at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA opens the cross country season with races for middle and high school divisions, a spectator friendly course, music and food. Course updates and awards info will be announced in May 2026.

Run through the scenic gravel roads of Jump off Joe Mountain near Kennewick. Choose from marathon, half marathon, or 10k distances and enjoy summit views in this low key community event.

A looped ultramarathon weekend at Sand Ridge State Forest offering 200K, 50K and a 10K, with on-course drop options, distance-specific awards, and camping at the start/finish.

A technical trail event at Franklin Creek State Natural Area in Franklin Grove, IL, offering 5K and 10K courses with multiple creek crossings and about 100 ft elevation gain per mile. Runners, walkers, and ruckers take part and proceeds sup..

A trail event at the private Six-O Ranch in Cleburne, Texas, with routes from 6 miles to a 50K, varied single track and ranch roads, notable elevation, cupless aid stations, and on-site camping and parking fees.

A 40 mile point to point mountain ultramarathon from Crested Butte to Aspen across the Elk Mountains with over 6,000 feet of climb, organized as a fundraiser for Crested Butte Nordic and requiring specific backcountry gear.

A mountain trail race at Arapahoe Basin on September 5, 2026 covering 9.4 miles and 2,211 ft of vertical. The marked course uses established trails in White River National Forest and finishes in Mountain Goat Plaza with live music and food.

Test your endurance at Pineland Farms in Maine with this backyard ultra trail race. Run a 4.2 mile loop through pristine wooded trails and see how many laps you can complete in this last person standing format.

High-country trail races in Taos Ski Valley offering a full marathon, two half marathons and a new 10K with climbs to Kachina Peak and Fraser Peak and extensive single-track alpine scenery.

Experience a scenic 3.3 mile trail run or hike through the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. Support local land conservation while enjoying a timed course around Clark Pond followed by an awards ceremony with refreshments.

Trail Animals Running Club hosts a multi distance trail event at Great Brook Farm State Park on September 5, 2026. Looped 10K and 10 mile courses cover distances from 10K to 50 miles, plus a youth fun run and a Yeti Mischief Mile.

The The Sneffels Round will take place in Ouray on Saturday 5 September 2026.

Trail races in Pine Valley, California on September 5, 2026 offering 50 kilometer and 15 kilometer options. Both races have fixed cutoffs, marked trails with frequent ribbons, staffed aid stations, and specific rules for pacers, crews, and..

An ultramarathon on a mostly trail 25 mile loop at Camp Tuscazoar offering 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile options with day and night starts, cupless aid stations, drop bag support, pacer rules for the longest distances, and awards for all finisher..

A timed 4 hour and 8 hour trail endurance event on a 3.15 mile loop at Cedar Bend Park near Waverly, Iowa on September 5, 2026. Laps count only within the time limits and a main aid station serves the start and finish.

A six hour timed night trail event at Franke Park in Fort Wayne where participants complete as many full laps as possible on a loop of paved path, gravel and single track. Lap counts are recorded on a whiteboard and electronically.

A Backyard Ultra at Sedgwick County Park with a 4.167 mile loop repeated each hour until one runner remains. One hundred dollars from every registration supports Family Promise of Greater Wichita.

Experience an off road adventure at Panther Creek State Park featuring half marathon and 10K trail distances. Run through wooded loops and scenic lakeside paths in this established Tennessee trail series event.