Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

A scenic trail 5K on Wanakee’s 227 acre site in the White Mountains and Lakes Region of New Hampshire, held during Wanakee Homecoming. Proceeds support a camp scholarship fund and facility improvements.

A 4.4 mile run and walk through the woods, trails, and back-roads of Brimson Minnesota with a virtual option. All proceeds support the Brimson Area Volunteer Fire Department, Minnesota's 2025 Fire Department of the Year.

A community event combining a timed 3.2 mile trail run and a one mile Walk in Heels to support Sexual Assault Services. Medals are awarded by age group, with a T shirt purchase option and family friendly activities.

An 8 hour timed trail event at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, Florida, featuring a 6.5 mile berm loop through longleaf pine, oak hammocks and dry prairies. Self crewing and nearby campground facilities are available.

An evening three hour loop event at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, PA featuring a 1.5 mile loop with 600 feet of elevation gain and a separate kids race of about one mile. Pogs are awarded per lap and top finishers receive slammers..

A community cross country style event at Lussier Stadium in Madison featuring a 5 km run and a 1 mile walk; established as a memorial and serving as a fundraiser for LaFollette High School middle school feeder schools.

Loop format trail event at Busse Woods in Ned Brown Forest Preserve on August 15, 2026. Runners complete 3.1 mile loops on crushed limestone and packed gravel with a centralized aid station and distances from 5K to 50K.

A loop trail ultramarathon at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village Illinois on August 15 2026. It offers 40 mile and 50 mile options, with registration closing August 14 2026.

A timed 5k and 10k on a 100% trail course in Rincon, GA, open to runners and walkers. Each participant receives a shirt and a die cut finisher medal.

A day of timed endurance challenges on a wooded 2.62 mile loop at Tilden Hill Farm in Verona NY. Events finish with an optional pond plunge and a post event celebration with medals and awards.

A USA Track & Field Mountain Ultra Trail sanctioned uphill race at Arizona Snowbowl, roughly 11 miles of ascent with limited entry for 150 runners on August 15, 2026. The course features high elevation, aid stations, and a summit finish.

A cross country season opener in Carrollton featuring middle school and high school races plus a Community Open 3K, team entry options, early bird registration, and awards including a Beat Your Kid challenge prize.

A mountain trail event at Belleayre Resort on August 16, 2026 offering 25K and 8K courses open to runners and hikers, organized as a zero carbon event and raising funds and shoe donations for The Catskill Center.

A multi distance running event at O. P. Schnabel Park in San Antonio with chip timing for longer races, aid stations, awards, finish line rally, volunteer options, and a virtual half marathon.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

A 10 km out and back in Leadville on August 16, 2026 that uses the opening and closing sections of the LT100 Run course. Aid at the turnaround and liquids on the Courthouse lawn, minimum age 12, general registration open.

A multi-lap trail event at Red Lodge Mountain on August 16, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, relay and a 4.31 mile Hot Lap. The course mixes singletrack, access road and bushwhacking with about 900 to 1200 ft gain per lap.

A mountain running event in Stowe, VT of about 11 miles and roughly 5,000 feet of climbing. The route climbs Mozo via Haselton Trail, traverses rugged spur trails, and returns via Sunset Ridge and Rimrock.

Participate in a free USATF sanctioned 5K trail run or walk at The Heron Farm and Events Center. This family friendly event features live music and various awards for finishers and age group winners.

Trail runs in Iroquois Park with 7 mile and 4 mile options as part of the Kentucky Cryptid Series. Complete three of four races in-person or virtually to earn a Cryptid Series survivor medal and shirt.