Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Run the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic at Waters Farm in Sutton, a spike friendly 5K cross country loop and USATF New England Grand Prix stop. Perfect for teams and individual racers, with finish line snacks and a nearby after party.

Enjoy a scenic trail 5k or 10k through Leopold's Preserve in Broad Run, Virginia on Aug 23, 2026, with chip timing, medals and a tech shirt. Walkers and virtual participants are welcome and races earn points toward year long series.

Run a 50 kilometer ultramarathon amid the art and dust of Burning Man at Pink Lightning Camp. This volunteer run event is free with a Burning Man ticket and offers a lively community vibe and an unforgettable desert challenge.

The Lory Summer Trail Series will take place in Bellvue on Tuesday 25 August 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Join Goats In The Dark for a nighttime 5k on Mount Helena, weaving switchbacks and singletrack with sunset views before full darkness. Take to the trails in Helena MT on August 28, 2026; headlamps required.

Run the rolling grounds of Talon Winery at the eighth annual Cabernet Canter, with scenic 5K and 10K cross country courses. Enjoy finisher awards, a wine ticket and live music while celebrating among the vines.

Hit the forest trails at Dirt Farm Brewing on August 29, 2026 for the Inferno 5k and 10k. Tackle a scenic, technical loop, earn a finisher medal and a Dri FIT shirt, and toast with a glass of Dirt Farm beer. Virtual option available.

Experience rugged but runnable single track along Wilson Lake at the Hell Creek Half and 50k, with exposed trails, big climbs and sweeping views. Courses are well marked with staffed aid stations and distinctive swag for finishers.

Backcountry Rise brings scenic singletrack around Coldwater Lake on Mount St Helens with 50K, 20 mile and half marathon options. Base camp at the Science and Learning Center includes parking, camping, aid stations and chip timing.

Experience the Ice Age National Scenic Trail through lakes and forests in Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest at the intimate Midwest States 100, August 29 to 30 2026. Choose 100 mile, 100K or 50K, camp nearby and enjoy a lightly traveled t..

Take on the Baker Trail UltraChallenge, a scenic 50 mile point to point ultramarathon through western Pennsylvania that finishes in Brookville. Run solo or with a relay team of up to five and earn a commemorative medal piece for finishers.

Experience a spirited trail running weekend with 50 mile and 50K ultras plus marathon and half marathon options, famed for huge finisher medals and a lively post race party. Registration for 2026 is closed but a wait list will open soon.

Run a challenging 7.1 mile mountain course at Grand Targhee on August 29, 2026, climbing over 2,200 ft and topping out near 9,920 ft. Expect steep technical trails, spectacular views, aid stations, and a competitive field capped at 500.

Run technical trails through old growth forest, waterfalls and steep climbs at the Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Races. Choose 5K, 10K or a grueling 50K five loop challenge while supporting park trail conservation.

Tackle the Labor Day Slay at Queeny Park on August 29, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck or half marathon options on a marked trail loop that all start together. Expect chip timing, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Join Rock Hawk Trail Races on August 29, 2026 at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock for scenic rolling trail courses from 5K to 50K. Enjoy friendly aid stations, sweeping ridge views, and the chance to support local open spaces and trails..

Mindy Creek Trail Races in St. Croix Falls, WI showcase scenic yet technical trails with rolling hills, bridges and long stretches of single track. Marathon, half marathon and 10K options deliver a true trail challenge and all finishers get..

Swim roughly 30K through Pittsburgh's three rivers from Point State Park to the Point in a fully supported open water marathon that benefits Team Forever and families facing infant heart surgery. Limited water starts and strict time limits..

Take on the Black Bear Trail Races in Waterville Valley on August 29, 2026, with distances from a rugged 50K circling 4,000 foot peaks to a family friendly 1 mile fun run. Scenic trails, big climbs, and alpine views await runners of all lev..

Run through towering sunflowers on scenic dirt trails at the Sunflower Trail Run in Buhler, KS with 5K and 1 mile options plus a virtual 5K for remote racers. All finishers receive a t shirt, medal and Kansas Maze festival pass and can enjo..