Trail Running Calendar United States 2026-2027

Join the PRHS XC Alumni Race in Minot for a 5K trail run and kids fun run. This community event features friendly competition between alumni and current students followed by a barbecue and kickball.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

A navigation-focused peak-bagging event in Desolation Wilderness offering 11, 17, or 21 peak circuits. Routes are mostly off trail with unmarked navigation, talus and scrambling, and only minimal event support.

Trail races at Palo Duro Canyon offering a half marathon and a 4 mile loop over varied single track, sand, and rock. The half has one aid station and the event is cupless so runners must carry their own hydration.

A remote point-to-point trail event on Kachess Ridge in the Cascades, offering 50K and 50-mile options, alpine ridgeline views, a summit lookout, remote aid stations, and camping at the Salmon La Sac SnoPark finish.

A six hour trail challenge in Oklahoma City where runners complete a 5K each hour for up to six laps. Finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and compete for local and national prizes including cash awards.

A memorial 5K trail run at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD, with a 5K, 1-mile walk, kids dash, team entries, and an In Spirit donation option. Proceeds support a scholarship fund and a post-race festival offers food an..

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

A 5K trail fun run through the hills of Butternut Valley in Garrattsville, NY on August 22, 2026, presented by Butternut Valley Alliance as part of the Butternut Valley Days celebration; registration fee is $35.

Trail races at Turpin Meadow Ranch in Jackson Hole on August 22, 2026 support the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. Distances include 30K, Half Marathon and 8K with packet pickup at Red Cliffs Lodge and shuttle service to the start.

A looped trail event at Cliff Cave Park featuring scenic river views and varied terrain. Runners complete 3.1 mile loops and may stack laps to reach distances from 5K up to 50K.

Continuous 40 or 50 mile loop racing on a 3.1 mile trail at Cliff Cave Park with a fully stocked aid station each lap and a 12 hour cutoff. The course features wooded hillsides, limestone bluffs and Mississippi River overlooks.

A trail ultramarathon at Prospect Acres Ranch where runners complete repeated 2.2 mile laps in 2, 4, or 8 hour formats. Field camping is available Friday evening and registration is $40 with proceeds supporting future events.

Timed loop event in Paul Smiths, NY with six hour, three hour, and one hour options on an approximately 4 mile natural surface loop. The festival includes live music and food alongside the race.

An Alice in Wonderland themed night event at Echo Canyon State Park featuring a 1.8 mile reservoir loop and multiple unusual race formats from timed loops to dice-based team runs.

An off road sunrise trail race near Kirksville, MO offering 10K and 5k routes with sunrise views over Forest Lake. The event is a fundraiser for FLATS, has limited parking so carpooling is encouraged.

Two events at The Farm in Carney, Michigan on August 22, 2026. A woodland 5K and a Mail Pouch Beer Mile run as four 0.25 mile laps with a 21 plus age requirement for the beer mile.

A community 5k run and walk in Lakeside on 08/22/2026 along the Turkey Track loop to Walnut Creek, with lunch at the Woodland Lake Park East side pavilion. Proceeds support local community centers LGBTQ+ programs.

Leopold’s Preserve 5k & 10k in Broad Run, VA on August 23, 2026 features 5 km and 10 km distances, welcomes walkers, and offers virtual entry options with medal and shirt choices.

A trail running festival at Thacher State Park on August 23, 2026, offering **10K**, **13.1M**, **26.2M** and **50K** courses that share the same first 10K loop. The cupless event has multiple aid stations, post-race food, and medals for ma..