Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Kick off the cross country season at Epiphany Cross Country #1 on Monday August 17 2026 at The Epiphany School in New Bern. Separate 5K races for girls and boys, professionally timed for fast competition and community fun.

Run the 58th Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, with a flat 5 km trail course around Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion in Helena. Proceeds support local high school cross country teams and the event welcomes runners of all levels.

Habanero Hundred at 7IL Ranch in Cat Spring Texas offers distances from 10K to a new 135 mile lottery ultra. Run solo or on a relay team with chip timing, a race shirt and free photos, and chase belt buckles for 100 mile and 100K.

Challenge high elevation trails above historic Telluride with 13, 24 or 40 mile courses across alpine tundra, exposed ridgelines and mountain passes. Big climbs, epic views and true mountain running in the San Juan Mountains.

Run the Shawnee Hills Trail Races at Camp Ondessonk in the Shawnee National Forest, with distances from half marathon to 100 miles. Tackle technical single track through sandstone canyons and waterfalls and relax with on site camping.

Tackle the scenic Post Canyon Half Marathon in Hood River, Oregon, a challenging trail with roughly 2,300 ft of climbing, sweeping mountain views and creekside waterfalls. Cup free event with aid stations and finisher prize bags.

Firebird Trail Races in Windham, Maine on Aug 22, 2026 offer 50K, marathon and 13 mile courses on technical 10 mile loops through Lowell Preserve and nearby woods. Grassroots fundraiser for local trails with a wood carved medal for finisher..

Rugged 100K through Bristol Hills Branch near Naples NY, mostly single track and very technical, with a 20 hour cutoff. Finishers earn UTMB 4 points and sub 20 hour runners qualify for Western States.

Tackle rugged, scenic single track trails at Hyner Run State Park near North Bend, Pennsylvania with the Hyner Half offering a challenging 14 mile race plus a 7K. Field is limited to 225 qualified entrants, so expect big climbs, aid station..

Gravel Worlds Run Series brings a multi distance trail weekend to Lincoln, Nebraska with 5k up to 50k on scenic gravel and dirt roads. Expect hilly sustained climbs, self supported racing with aid stations and double and relay options.

Take on the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on August 22, 2026, with marathon, half marathon or 10k options across scenic looped trails and rolling climbs. Rustic camping, one stocked aid station and a friendly festival v..

Run mountain trails in Fraser, Colorado on August 22, 2026 with a scenic high elevation half marathon or a friendly 5K along dirt roads. All proceeds benefit the Shining Stars Foundation and dogs on leash are welcome.

Run the inaugural Crusader Cross Country Classic in Muskegon on Aug 22, 2026 a fun community 5k with a stadium finish. Open to high school teams, alumni and locals, the race has chip timing and supports MCC running programs.

Staunton Rocks! Marathon and Half deliver high altitude singletrack through Staunton State Park, offering sweeping mountain views, alpine wildlife, and serious vertical gain. With just 150 spots per distance, this rugged trail run fills fas..

Run scenic mountain trails in downtown Ruidoso and support All Season Adaptive Sports at the annual Grindstone Trail Runs. Multiple distances, swag, pro photos and a lively post race party make this a fun day for every runner.

Push your limits at Run The Hawk Trail Run in Middleton, WI, a timed challenge at Blackhawk Ski Club. Solo or team multi hour races and a fun run on a rugged loop with steep climbs, pines, a spring pool and a ski jump backdrop.

Run scenic trails at Oak Mountain State Park with Ridge to Blazing Ridge in Pelham, offering 20 Miler and 10 Miler distances. Expect technical singletrack, stocked aid stations, and big trail vibes for all levels.

Run the Jug End Loop Ultra on August 22, 2026 at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont MA, a six hour timed event on a scenic, hilly 4.2 mile loop through woods and an apple orchard. Rack up laps, earn a handmade mug and support local chari..

Test your grit at Death by 5k Brandon, a 24 hour challenge of ten 5k legs run every 2.5 hours from RunStrong Training Center in Brandon, Mississippi. Enjoy meals, games and camaraderie, earn swag and a custom finisher coffin if you finish.

Run the Triple Dam 10K in Perkinsville VT on a scenic loop of grassy trails, dirt roads and a shallow river crossing. Open to runners and walkers, this fundraiser for Springfield XC finishes by a swimming hole with post race treats.