Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Celebrate patriotism and fitness at the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon in Houston with in person and virtual options for all ages. Choose from a kids dash to the half marathon and enjoy a shirt, medal and post race refreshments.

A trail running event at Burton Creek State Park near Tahoe City on June 28, 2026. Options include 6K, 12K and a half marathon on single track through pine forest and Sierra meadows.

Take on the Big Chief 50K, a scenic trail run from Tahoe City on single track and fire roads with big climbs and Lake Tahoe views. Aid stations, medical support and a finisher medal make for a rewarding mountain day.

Buckeye Trail on June 28, 2026 features trail races of 50k and 25k between Pine Lane and Oak Grove in Brecksville, Ohio. The event includes race swag, age-group awards, and supports the Crooked River Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association..

A 10K trail race in Nolde Forest with age graded wave starts that level competition across ages and sexes. The course is scenic with two water stops, handcrafted awards for top overall finishers, and age group and team prizes.

Get muddy and fast at MCRRC XC on the Farm, a fun 5k cross country at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood on June 28, 2026. Open to all ages with affordable registration and a relaxed club atmosphere.

Join East Bayside Trail Fest in Portland for a timed Trail to Ale 10K, 15 and 30 mile group rides, or a family friendly 2 mile. Finish on Diamond Street with music, food trucks and local brews while benefiting local trail and bike groups.

Magnolia Hill Trail Run in Navasota on June 28, 2026 features three trail race distances : 21K, 11K and 6K with listed entry fees and a venue at 18135 FM 362, Navasota TX 77868.

Mountain Magic is a trail running event at Mt Spokane State Park offering 5k, 10k, 25k and a new 35k Grand Tour. The course uses Nordic ski trails, finishes at Selkirk Lodge, and includes a post-race meal.

A 15 miles mountain trail race in Juneau with about 5000 feet of total elevation gain, a summit at Mt. Juneau and a three-mile ridge traverse. Checkpoints offer limited supplies and runners must carry mandatory safety gear.

Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.

Enjoy a free LVRR Summer Series 5K at Lehigh Parkway on July 1, a friendly, mostly flat cinder trail run for all paces. Part of a five race first Wednesday series May through September, open to ages 10 and up.

Intermountain Endurance stages trail and ultrarunning races in Burney, California, from the June Burney Mountain 100 to summer 10k and 50k races and a playful burro race. Community focused and nonprofit supportive, they welcome runners of a..

A day of road trail racing on the Sammamish River Trail offering a half marathon, marathon and 50K out and back from Bothell Landing Park. The route passes Wilmot Gateway Park and turns at Dr Call's Bench.

Mountain races at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort on July 4, 2026 featuring one- and two-loop alpine courses, a steep Vertical K, and a short Kids Klymber, all on utility roads and alpine slopes with on-course aid stations.

A community 5K and 10K run or walk in Yacolt, WA on July 4, 2026, held as part of a race weekend that includes the Hellz Bellz Ultra. Online registration is closed and day of registration plus packet pickup is available.

Looped ultramarathon in Finger Lakes National Forest offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile distances with mostly single track, four aid stations, on-site camping and a barbecue and awards at the finish.

Two trail races, 25 km and 50 km, take place on park trails at Afton State Park in Minnesota on July 4, 2026. The event is hosted by ultrarunners and includes course maps, results and volunteer information.

A July 4th trail and gravel-path run from Prouty Beach in Newport, VT offering distances from 2 miles to a Half Marathon, with 20% of adult fees supporting NAMI Vermont and post-run refreshments.

A long-running Fourth of July event at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, hosted by the Birmingham Track Club. The 2026 event features an 8.2 mile run, a race shirt for registrants, and is part of the BTC Race Series.