Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.

Trail races on the Umatilla Rim near Tollgate, OR offer four marked distances from 4.5 to 22.8 miles on mostly single track, scenic forest and ridge views, with aid stations and proceeds supporting local youth sports.

Ultrapalooza in Osawatomie KS takes place on the Flint Hills Trail and offers out and back races from 5K to 100 miles. The flat crushed gravel course has staffed aid stations and defined time limits.

Trail races in Big Rapids, Michigan on September 26, 2026 offering 50-mile, 45K and 15-mile courses through the Manistee National Forest with marked trails and aid stations; entry fees range from $103.43 to $131.30.

Fast Track Trail Race on September 26, 2026 at George Wyth State Park in Waterloo, Iowa offers runnable single track with 13K and 25K options. The event provides limited aid, race photos, event swag, awards, and post-race food.

Rogue XC in Talent, Oregon features a 5K cross country course over wood chip trail, grass and a small hill. A free elementary mile for runners 12 and under is included and the event supports Talent Middle School Cross Country.

Sky Island in Fort Davis Texas on 26 September 2026 features trail races on single track West Texas trails. Distances include 31 miles, 17 miles and 9.5 miles, with lodging options at Prude Ranch and Indian Lodge.

A backyard ultra on private trails in Eads, TN where runners repeat a *4.167 mile* loop each hour until one runner remains. The event includes basic on site provisions, primitive camping the night before, and a single champion award.

A community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. It features a certified half marathon, a timed 5K, a 1 mile community run, a short bike ride, pop up classes, vendors, and door prizes.

A 30K trail race in Cincinnati run as three laps of a 10K loop, featuring meadows, wooded trails and notable elevation gain. Finishers receive a medal and 30K entrants receive a finisher t-shirt; walkers are welcome.

A clothing optional 5K at Oaklake Trails in Depew, OK, with park entry, pre-race refreshments, and a keepsake magnet; first-time or long-time-away visitors must complete a background check before arrival.

The Birkie Trail Run on September 26, 2026 at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI offers multiple trail distances including a marathon, half marathon, new 10K, 5K and an 8.5 mile Nordic Trek.

An in-person event on September 26, 2026 in Brunswick, MD featuring a trail-based 5K and timed 3-hour and 6-hour challenges on a 5 mile loop. Proceeds support Brunswick High School Track and Field equipment.

A community 5K, 10K and one-mile run/walk on the Emerald Trail in Jacksonville supporting Groundwork Jacksonville. Courses use the LaVilla Link and S-Line Rail Trail and include chip timing, custom shirts and finisher medals.

Experience the extensive single track trails of the Boise Foothills in this premier trail event. Runners can choose between 50 mile, 50K, and 27K distances starting from Fort Boise.

A 5K trail run at Goddard Park in Warwick, RI on September 26, 2026, with a bayside course and start and finish near the golf course clubhouse. Open to all ages, with published entry fee tiers and on site parking and facilities.

A two-day trail and bike event in Estes Park featuring 31-mile bike and run options, a 15-mile heavy half, and a 62-mile duathlon, with rugged trails, significant climbs, and aid stations supporting competitors.

A grassroots looped ultramarathon in Dixon, IL with a roughly 7.85 mile loop and distances to 100 miles. The course mixes singletrack, meadow and gravel, features two aid stations, allows crew and pacers, and awards finishers.

A trail ultramarathon at Mt. Wilson in the Angeles National Forest offering 25K and 50K courses on technical single track. Courses feature significant elevation gain, marked trails and fully stocked aid stations.

A high altitude trail half marathon near Telluride on September 26, 2026, covering about 13 miles of mostly singletrack through aspen woods, finishing in town with stocked aid stations and required alpine gear.