Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Grand Targhee Wildflower Run takes place July 4 and 5, 2026 with trail races from a 1K kids loop to a 50K mountain course. The event features marked aid stations, a cupless policy, finisher awards and cash prizes for top 50K finishers.

Celebrate July 4 in Bozeman with Reach Inc Race for Independence, a trail run supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Choose 1K, 5K or 10K in person or virtual and enjoy scenic trails, mountain views, and community spirit.

Celebrate July 4 with Pueblo's Firecracker 5K along the scenic Arkansas River Trail starting at City Park Pavilion. Family friendly fun with medals, outfit contests, Kona Ice and proceeds supporting Southern Colorado Runners Club.

Celebrate July 4 in Huntsville with the Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run along the scenic Aldridge Creek Greenway. Finishers get medals and home baked treats in a family friendly atmosphere with childcare available.

A patriotic running event in Madisonville, TN on July 4, 2026 offering 17.76 Merica and 7.4 Merica distances, a ruck division with specified weight rules, and a virtual option July 2 to July 8, with a lakeside greenway and bike trail course..

Celebrate Independence Day with Run to the Beach, a scenic trail run from North Tahoe Regional Park to Tahoe Vista Recreation Area Beach in Lake Tahoe offering 5K and 10K courses. Finish on the sand with swimming, paddle rentals, music and..

A multi-distance ultrarunning event at Kennesaw Mountain Trail offering 100- and 50-mile options plus timed 24, 12, and 6 hour events. Mixed trail and asphalt loops are supported by staffed aid stations and volunteers, with proceeds helping..

Celebrate July 4th with the Rendezvous Run for Independence, a community 5K run or walk in Winter Park, CO. Enjoy scenic Fraser River Trail views and finish at the Rendezvous Event Center for postrace refreshments, awards and prizes.

Celebrate Independence Day at Freedom Run 2026 in Centennial Park, Springfield, with a 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile fun run. Chip timed courses start atop Centennial Hill, wind through scenic trails, and finish with breakfast, a shirt, and a medal.

A 4-mile climb at White Tank Regional Park on July 4, 2026, running from the park entrance to the top through mountain terrain, with aid stations, shuttle service, finisher medal and T-shirt.

The Bay 2 Bankers 10K will take place in Crissy Field East Beach on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A point-to-point 38K trail race on July 4, 2026, along the Bangtail Divide from Stone Creek to Brackett Creek. Entry is limited to 150 runners, the race is cupless, and a shuttle between Crosscut Mountain Sports Center and the course is req..

A cross-country event in Williams Bay featuring a 5K run/walk and a children's quarter mile walk/run. The course follows grass trails through hills, woods and prairie, with parking and restrooms provided.

A Fourth of July 5K in downtown Leadville, CO on July 4, 2026; youth entry is free and proceeds support local youth athletics.

A trail event in Yacolt, Washington offering a 50 mile ultra, a 50K and a 26-mile trail marathon with technical climbs, multiple aid stations, camping included and a field cap of 120.

Trail racing at Red Wing Recreation Area with 15K, 30K, and 60K options on a 15k loop featuring varied terrain, aid stations, lap support for 60K runners, and post race food and drinks.

A free Forrest Gump themed fun run on Lakeside Loop in Owings Mills offering a full 4.4 mile loop or a 1 mile out-and-back option, meeting at New Town Village Center with themed attire suggested.

An 8 mile out-and-back hill climb to Hahns Peak lookout with 2,200 feet of gain, marked talus sections, aid stations below the summit, and awards plus a raffle; proceeds support local high school track and cross country programs.

The XC Summer Series will take place in Parsippany-Troy Hills on Tuesday 7 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A 7 mile single loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan Minnesota on July 8, 2026. The chip timed course has about 430 ft of elevation gain and a staffed water stop near 5 km.