Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

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.

The Leadville Trail 10K Run on August 16, 2026 is a 10 km out and back that uses the opening and closing sections of the LT100 Run course at high elevation, with one aid station at the turnaround and age group and overall awards.

Trail event at Red Lodge Mountain featuring multi-lap courses on singletrack, access road and bushwhack sections, with options from a 4.31 mile hot lap to a 26.2 mile marathon; dogs are permitted with good recall.

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.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Glencoe, Kentucky on August 16, 2026, featuring 18 plus obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and older. The event is non competitive and allows running, jogging, or walking.

A 7K trail race at the Woodstock Equestrian Center with a hilly course that circles fields and runs through wooded single track, presented as a 1969 throwback with 60s music and period attire encouraged.

A five kilometer trail run along the Lands End Trail in San Francisco with views of the Golden Gate and the Pacific Ocean. The event lists a $10 entry fee, awards finisher ribbons, and requests no headphones or pets on course.

A community fundraising race in Oakland that supports the Oakland Cubs youth running team and its scholarship programs. The event features a Kids Fun Run and 5K trail runs at 3594 Sanborn Dr on August 16, 2026.

A community 10K and a 1 mile kids race through the redwoods in Felton, California, starting and finishing at Roaring Camp Railroads. The event supports the local business and community association and includes a pancake breakfast.

Epiphany Cross Country in New Bern on August 17, 2026 features separate girls and boys 5K races. Entry has no fee and registration was recorded on December 7, 2025.

Experience a hilly 5k trail race through the scenic Lory State Park. Enjoy a low key atmosphere followed by pizza, beverages, and a vintage race shirt in this midweek summer series event.

A four‑race midweek trail series at Lory State Park in August 2026 offering 5k, 10k and 12k courses with varied elevation. Series and per-race registration, post-race food and drinks, and end-of-series awards for top points scorers.

A 5K cross country race at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby on August 18, 2026. The course mixes grass fields and crushed limestone trails, with separate races for male and female competitors and open entry for kids and adults.

Weekly trail races at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, VT, with 5 km, 2.5 km half lap, and a cubbies category for ages 5 and under. Events run rain or shine with a stated thunder and cancellation policy.

Explore the scenic trails of Monroe County during this four part mid week race series. Enjoy chip timed runs through various local parks along with post race cookouts and custom series participant awards.

A 60 hour endurance challenge at Snow Mountain Ranch where runners repeat a 10 mile trail loop to reach milestone distances. Entry includes lodging, meals, training and recovery services.

La Garita 200 is a 200 mile mountain loop that starts and finishes in South Fork on the banks of the Rio Grande. The route rises to just under 13,000 feet and passes through pine forest, alpine tundra and mountain parks.

GPS Too Hot to Trot is a four mile out and back race on the NCR Trail starting at the Paper Mill parking lot in Cockeysville, MD on August 19, presented as part of the Grand Prix Series.