Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Experience the Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon on scenic gravel and dirt trails through barley fields and fireweed with mountain views. Walkers are welcome and a festive finish with shirts and post race food awaits.

Run for the Elk in Emporium PA on July 26 features marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 5K plus 10K combo on scenic West Creek Industrial Trail. The full marathon is a Boston qualifier and all finishers get a shirt, medal and free photos.

Join the 9th Annual Jazz Blueberry Trail Run and Walk at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on Sunday, July 26 for scenic trails and 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run options. Expect farm views, family fun and blueberry swag.

Celebrate summer and patriotism in Waco with the Red, White and Blue Half Marathon on July 26, 2026. Choose distances from a kids dash to a chip timed half marathon and enjoy festive aid stations, medals and shirts at the finish.

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork Lake State Park in Bethel OH, with 5.6 and 10.8 mile options. Tackle the scenic, densely wooded Backpack Trail, enjoy friendly competition, and pick a Trekker option for a more relaxed finish.

Tackle Soapstone Assault, a rugged 5.5 mile trail race up Soapstone Mountain in Somers CT on July 26, 2026, featuring six steep climbs and about 1,500 feet of climbing. Expect rocky, technical terrain and stunning summit views.

Run scenic single track in the American River Canyon at Blood, Sweat and Beers Trail Run in Auburn on July 26. Choose 10.5 or 5.9 miles, tackle Cardiac and Last Gasp, then enjoy a finisher medal, food and a beer for age 21 or older.

Experience a packed 3.6 mile course of Nordic paths, switchback singletrack and varied footing at the Kingman Farm Trail Race. Day of event entry is available and proceeds support the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.

Run the legendary Badwater 135, a 135 mile nonstop ultramarathon from Death Valley to Whitney Portal, July 27 to 29, 2026. Limited to invited athletes and requiring a support crew, this iconic race tests endurance across scorching desert fl..

Summit 200 is a single loop 200 mile mountain ultramarathon from Frisco, Colorado, with sections above 12,700 feet and about 40,000 ft of elevation gain. Expect remote single track, limited aid, a 110 hour cutoff and a 75 runner cap requiri..

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.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary Ragged 75 around Lake Sunapee, a three stage trail challenge of about 75 miles with 15,500 ft of climbing, or tackle the one day 50k of roughly 33 miles. Camp by the lake, race rugged trails and push your limi..

Run the scenic Lean Horse Ultra through the Black Hills from Custer on the gentle rails to trails George S. Mickelson Trail. Distances span 20 miles to a sanctioned 100 mile race with relay and team options on limestone.

Experience the Wild West Relay, a scenic point to point 200 mile run from Fort Collins to Steamboat Springs. Solo runners and teams of every size are welcome, with live GPS tracking and a mountain finish at Steamboat Springs Ski Resort.

Join the SoCal Summer evening 6K or 12K at Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena on July 31 2026 and celebrate after with tacos and drinks. Scenic park routes and friendly vibes make this a perfect summer night run.

Take on high alpine trails above 10,600 feet in Fairplay, Colorado at the Sheep Mountain Trail Runs, with Half Marathon, 50k and 50 Mile distances. Enjoy technical singletrack, sweeping mountain views and a finisher award.

Hood Hundred is a challenging 100 mile mountain trail race on Mt Hood with roughly 17,300 ft of ascent and descent across a scenic lollipop loop. It is a Western States qualifier with a 34 hour cutoff and rewards finishers with a custom met..

Experience Mt St Helens up close at Volcanic, a rugged trail race from Marble Mountain Sno Park on August 1 and 2, 2026 with 50K and 25K options. Tackle lava and boulder fields, steep climbs and lush forest for a memorable mountain adventur..

Run the Kennebec Mountain Run on Aug 1, 2026: a rugged 15 mile trail in the La Plata Mountains with 3,100 feet of gain up to about 12,200 feet. Limited to 150 racers, this nonprofit supports La Plata County Search and Rescue.

Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest in Blue Hill, ME offers scenic trail races from 5k to 50k with summit climbs, wildflower fields, technical forest trails and coastal views. Proceeds benefit Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Wabanaki Alliance.